Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 Ranger are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #17254

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004908

      CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #17777

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008552

      REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #041610

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011169

      GRABBING CONDITION FROM REAR DRUM BRAKES. *AR *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • TSB #17132

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004049

      ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1233 AND C1234 REVERSED IN ABS MODULE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #18346

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014616

      HARD START OR FLOODING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *EH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #06116

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020173

      POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0533

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012949

      HARD START OR FLOODING DURING COLD START ON 2.3L ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18364

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013308

      HARD START OR FLOODING WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18375

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013315

      HIGH IDLE AT COLD START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05263

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018950

      MIL ON WITH VARIOUS MISFIRE RELATED DTC'S P0300-P0306 AND P0316 - 3.0L-2V VULCAN ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #041910

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010719

      OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0486

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008547

      BOOM/VIBRATION AT 1800-2200 RPM, ROUGH IDLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17771

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008550

      ENGINE SURGE AT A STEADY THROTTLE DURING THE FIRST 5 MINUTES AFTER A COLD START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0415

      Date Announced:
      JAN 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007358

      LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17484

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007328

      HIGHER THAN EXPECTED IDLE ON COLD START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17234

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004089

      ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FILTER AREA ON VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17235

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004090

      STALL OR ROUGH IDLE CONDITION ON 4.0L SOHC BUILT BEFORE 9/22/2003. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06166

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021051

      POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #17227

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004083

      ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE ON 3.0L VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/18/2003. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #03L17

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008284

      DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L17. REVISED SMOG EMISSIONS INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #0645

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019947

      NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05611

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017899

      NO 3RD GEAR, DTC P0733 (3RD GEAR INCORRECT RATIO) AND FLASHING TCIL - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/23/2004. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #05510

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014693

      HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS OR IN NEUTRAL - 4.0L ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #04B22

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013306

      IMPROPERLY FORMULATED TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT, OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE DELAYED/HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B22. 5R55S/E & 5R44E TRANSMISSION FLUID ADDITIVE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04217

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013369

      GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #04237

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013414

      DRIVESHAFT THUMP CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #03048

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008280

      THUMP/CLUNK ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP ON CERTAIN 4X4 SUPER CAB EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND STEEL DRIVESHAFT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #05101

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017936

      LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #030508

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017891

      FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #0559

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014692

      SPARK KNOCK DURING ACCELERATION - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18347

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014618

      ABS DTC C1233 AND C1234 REVERSED IN ABS MODULE. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0311

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006305

      RECOMMENDED 12V SWITCHED ACCESSORY SOURCES. THIS IS A FISHER SERVICE BULLETIN. *MR Read More »

    • TSB #17265

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004916

      VARIOUS POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND/OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    VISIBILITY

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #042122

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013385

      WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NO PARK WHEN SWITCHED OFF - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 3/31/2004. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #22B05 S1

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240415

      Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT ... Read More »

    • TSB #22B05

      Date Announced:
      MAR 28, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209374

      Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined ... Read More »

    • TSB #05616

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017894

      SQUEAK OR RATTLE FROM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • TSB #14B04

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057596

      FORD: 2005-2006 FORD GT, 2005-2008 MUSTANG, AND 2004-2005 RANGER VEHICLES OPERATED IN FLORIDA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO, OR THE U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS ARE IN NEED OF AN AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. 06/11/15 *TA. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #05310

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012954

      SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #04251

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014165

      ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03235

      Date Announced:
      NOV 24, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008154

      BED EXTENDER COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #0558

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014691

      SURGING SENSATION DURING CRUISE AT STEADY SPEEDS OF 35-50 MPH (56-80 KM/H) - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #052624

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018938

      VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17490

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007331

      EXCESSIVE FRONT TIRE HEAL AND TOE WEAR AT LOW MILEAGE. ON GOODYEAR P245/75R16 TIRES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17429

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008295

      UNEVEN TIRE WEAR ON 4X4S EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR P245/75R15 TIRES. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #052624

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018938

      VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT Read More »

    TRAILER HITCHES

    • TSB #05252

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018934

      NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #03L14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004491

      SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L14 FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L ENGINES - VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL REPLACEMENT. VECI LABELS INCLUDE AN INCORRECT VACUUM SCHEMATIC. Read More »