2003 Ford F-550 SD service bulletins & manufacturer communications
94 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford F-550 SD. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 94
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and …SSM 51909 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 7, 2023
- This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect thr…RFI20210210_624- · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 10, 2021
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be …DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2020
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be …DOR-C2C6H-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2020
- Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative doo…SSM 48157 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 2, 2019
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-…ASI-44534 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2014
- Ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module insta…ASI-44408 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electroni…ASI-44404 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2014
- 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08. *nj08-2-11 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2008
- 1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4. *nj20052 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007
- 6.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles. *nj07219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Dtc's p006a or p132b - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06e17. *kb06246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Exhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if pcm is reprogrammed - service tip. *tt19090 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2006
- P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT19099 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 28, 2006
- Voluntary emission recall 06e17 supplement #1: control module recalibration. Corrosion may exist at the electrode surface on the exhaust pressure (ep) sensor; fuel delivery timing …0617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2006
- White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l. *tt06213 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 13, 2006
- Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start. *tt052625 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on. *tt06310 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l. *tt052623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse. *tt051511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp. *tt04194 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode. *tt05174 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt051713 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Service kit available for wiper motor wiring. *tt05188 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Drive away shudder or vibration. *eh04227 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford f-53. *tt18822 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt18735 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip. *tt18694 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2005
- Buck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, mil on, and diagnostic trouble codes p2263, p0299, or p0401. *tt18525 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299. *tt18397 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt05249 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Diesel exhaust smell in cab-6.0l engine. *sc05139 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt18376 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with egr related diagnostic trouble codes (p0401, p0402, p0403, p0404, p0405, or p0406). *tt18362 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt0471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0756, p0761 or p0771 after overhaul or installation of 2005 torqshift transmission. *tt042516 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Memontary return to idle during aggressive acceleration - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0123. *tt042411 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt17406 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2004
- Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt18069 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Dtc u1262 (scp communication bus fault) stored in the instrument cluster (ic). *tt17956 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Koeo injector self test issues when performing retests or multiple self tests using any diagnostic scan tool. *tt17944 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Low/oscillating line pressure or low/no pto torque due to incomplete pto wiring installation. *tt17917 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2004
- No start or constant engine misfire - fuel injection control module (ficm) diagnosis - 6.0l diesel. *tt04115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263 after turbocharger replacement. *tt17885 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Air induction system appears to be warped and/or not sealing. *tt17869 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (esof) transfer case. *tt17829 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- Manual transmission fluid leak. *tt17822 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- Door ajar light working improperly after vehicle security module replacement. *tt17784 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Clunk or pop on initial engagement from reverse to drive at approximately 2-3 mph. Various modles including 2004 econoline. *tt17727 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- BELT NOISE. *TT17716 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Driveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes p2614 and p2617. *tt17704 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263. *tt17701 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Engine oil leaks at lower crankcase. *tt17683 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt032150 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 8, 2004
- Climate control defaults to defrost. *tt17669 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Oil leak from front or rear of engine. *tt17667 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Harsh/slipping engagements, upshifts and/or downshifts on vehicles with torqshift - adaptive shift strategy. *tt17643 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Transmission gear ratio error - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0730 on vehicles with torqshift transmission. *tt17618 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Driveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p2614 (camshaft position output circuit open) and p2617 (crankshaft position output circuit open). *tt17613 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement. *tt17603 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Various electrical concerns. Inoperative turn signals (in the mirror only), parking lights, running lights, cab lights, fog lights, or dash lights, with fuse 2.17 open. *tt17580 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes p0603 (powertrain control module keep alive memory error) or p0605 ( powertrain control module read only memory er…17571 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- No crank/no start with low tr-p voltage. *tt17569 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Normal egr (exhaust gas recirculation) operation - service tip. *tt17568 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Pcm (powertrain control module)/ficm/tcm reprogramming errors. *tt17567 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Turbo moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 rpm. *tt17566 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Oil/dust film at cac connections. *mj17554 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Low charging system voltage while snow plowing. *mj17553 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Harsh engagement or shift issues with pulsating cooler lines and erratic line pressure. *mj17537 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0103 - air induction system water/snow deflector kit. *mj17535 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Water in fuel light on, which does not turn off after water has been drained from the horizontal fuel conditioning module (hfcm). *mj17534 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking. *tt04185 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 rpm. *tt17530 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Crank no start, runs rough, engine misses, bucks/jerks or lacks power condition - wiring harness chafing. *tt17522 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- False diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's set during use of active commands with wds. *tt17508 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Rear axle pinion seal leak. *tt17486 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- White/gray smoke and various driveability concerns after cold start - torqshift harsh downshift and buck/jerk. *tt17437 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Emissions recall 03e03 - powertrain control module and fuel injector control module re-calibration. *tt03E03 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Harsh disengagement when shifting from reverse to park. *tt17351 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt17320 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Rough idle and/or hesitation when acclerating on certain super duty vehicles equipped with a 5.4l or 6.8l engine. *tt03911 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 12, 2003
- Injection control pressure (icp) sensor replacement - customer satisfaction program 03b05. *tt03B05 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Cold operation calibration product enhancement for reduced cold weather engine performance and rough idle due to powertrain calibration concerns. Customer satisfaction program. *tt03B06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Ramp-rate from base engine idle (625 rpm) to 1200 rpm target is higher than prior 7.3l diesel engine. This may be too rapid for smooth engagement of transmission-mounted pto servin…0310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj02227 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- 6.0l diesel engine power module (depm) fuel injector control module monitor trailer tow wiring is not reimbursable. *mj16411 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. *mj16403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Hard start, hesitation with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) light on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340/p0344 - contact request. *tt16343 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Equipped with 100i dual media radio - speed adjust volume function not supported. *mj owner guide update. *tt16185 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a repeat starter failure condition. *tt16136 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2002