2004 Ford Ranger TSBs

55 manufacturer communications for the 2004 Ford Ranger sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2004 Ranger problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

55Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine17 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain10 bulletins
Electrical8 bulletins
Airbags4 bulletins
Wheels & tires3 bulletins
Seat belts2 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 55 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Airbags 22B05 S1 July 27, 2023

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 • Updated Ranger Technical Information to…

Airbags 22B05 March 28, 2022

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 that some vehicles claimed by dealers as…

Engine SSM 46085 September 21, 2016

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. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot…

Airbags 14B04 October 22, 2014

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.

Engine 06166 February 27, 2007

POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT.

Service bulletin 05252 January 1, 2006

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS.

Transmission & drivetrain 0645 January 1, 2006

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS.

Engine 06116 January 1, 2006

POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP.

Seat belts 042421 June 7, 2005

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

Transmission & drivetrain 05101 June 7, 2005

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

Transmission & drivetrain 04B22 May 27, 2005

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. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3.

Electrical 05619 April 1, 2005

BRAKE LAMP CONCERNS.

Transmission & drivetrain 030508 April 1, 2005

FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD.

Airbags 05616 April 1, 2005

SQUEAK OR RATTLE FROM THE PASSENGER AIR BAG.

Transmission & drivetrain 05611 April 1, 2005

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

Speed control 0558 March 21, 2005

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

Electrical 0559 March 21, 2005

SPARK KNOCK DURING ACCELERATION - 4.0L ENGINE.

Transmission & drivetrain 05510 March 21, 2005

HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS OR IN NEUTRAL - 4.0L ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Engine 0533 February 21, 2005

HARD START OR FLOODING DURING COLD START ON 2.3L ENGINE.

Seat belts 05310 February 21, 2005

SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.