2004 Ford Thunderbird service bulletins & manufacturer communications
32 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 32
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after …TSB-12-8-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2012
- Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 2003-2005 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9l engine with extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies an…CSP 07M07 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 20, 2008
- Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. Sample consumer letter attached. *kb0708 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 19, 2007
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt0295 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt02162 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135. *tt04219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. Customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid addit…04B22 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 2005
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt18615 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004. *tt05612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Moisture in storage compartment. *eh18515 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2005
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking. *eh18320 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1145 and/or c1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module. *tt042213 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 15, 2004
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes. *tt17258 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 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
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Abs warning indicator on with diagnostic trouble code c1145 and/or c1155. *tt17946 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Key-in-ignition warning chime sound whenever the driver's door is open (even with no key in the ignition), the easy exit feature inoperative when the key is removed from the igniti…17942 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, e displayed for gear position, harsh shifts, and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0705 and p1702 after powertrain control module (pcm) reprogra…17852 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Steering gear squeak when turning the steering wheel, especially during low speed parking maneuvers. *tt04101 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 31, 2004
- STEERING GEAR NOISE. *TT17756 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Electtronic throttle control warning message or lamp on - malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 - possible driveability symptoms. *tt17740 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u0300 (internal control module software incompatibility) stored in the pcm with no other dtc's present. *tt17666 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- An intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0462 (fuel level sensor a circuit low) or p2067 (fuel level sensor b circuit low) caused by …17512 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with ignition coil related diagnostic trouble codes (p035x). *tt17479 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300-p0308 or p0350-p0358. *tt17382 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 stored in the pcm (powertrain control module). *tt17338 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003