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2004 Ford Focus Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

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
08/03/06 NHTSA ID: 10020173
TSB ID: 06116

Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
03/13/06 NHTSA ID: 10019375
TSB ID: 0627

Manifold or catalytic converter heat shields loose/missing.
02/10/06 NHTSA ID: 10019081
TSB ID: 19026

Mirfire diagnostic trouble codes p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304 - service tip.
02/10/06 NHTSA ID: 10019076
TSB ID: 19016

Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip.
12/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10017934
TSB ID: 05105

Rear brake squeal.
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04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014082
TSB ID: 042410

Engine vibration at idle.
04/18/05 NHTSA ID: 10013384
TSB ID: 042113

Stall after cold start in extreme low ambient temperature. *eh
04/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10012962
TSB ID: 18425

No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator lamp on. *eh
01/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10011162
TSB ID: 031404

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.
09/24/04 NHTSA ID: 10009337
TSB ID: 17920

Front wheel bearing replacement procedure. service tip.
08/04/04 NHTSA ID: 10008553
TSB ID: 17778

Loss of power, hesitation and/or misfire after cold start.
07/22/04 NHTSA ID: 10008108
TSB ID: 17536

Belt squeal. *mj
06/17/04 NHTSA ID: 10007388
TSB ID: 17591

Diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires.
06/17/04 NHTSA ID: 10007390
TSB ID: 17593

Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2195 and/or stall at idle after a cold start.
06/14/04 NHTSA ID: 10007338
TSB ID: 17505

Runs rough and/or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p402 and/or p0403 (egr flow excessive detected/egr control circuit) in wet weather or in a car wash.
01/21/04 NHTSA ID: 10004943
TSB ID: 17302

Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (abs) may have the red brake light and amber abs light on after hybrid electronc cluster (hec - instrument cluster) replacement.
01/14/04 NHTSA ID: 10004885
TSB ID: 03202

Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and/or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at slow speeds and/or while turning. *mj
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04/05/05 Engine NHTSA ID: 10012971
TSB ID: 18413

Unable to remove ignition key - service tip.
05/17/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10019947
TSB ID: 0645

Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
01/25/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10018945
TSB ID: 05256

Mtx-75 premature clutch failure.
12/07/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017922
TSB ID: 0581

Difficult or unable to shift into 5th gear.
05/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014656
TSB ID: 18463

Vent leak. *eh
05/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014667
TSB ID: 18477

Harsh transmission engagement and or dtc p0705. *eh
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05/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014596
TSB ID: 18321

Harsh transmission engagement and or dtc p0705. *eh
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/18/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013391
TSB ID: 042119

Transaxle noise at idle in neutral with clutch pedal released premature clutch. *eh
04/15/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013367
TSB ID: 04215

Difficulty changing gears - unable to engage gears.
08/05/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008565
TSB ID: 17804

Grinding when shifting into third gear.
07/23/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008257
TSB ID: 17842

2nd or 4th gear missed when shifting and/or intermittent neutraling when shifting into 4th gear.
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07/23/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008250
TSB ID: 0481

Clunking or rattle noise in the transaxle, mainly at idle in neutral, with clutch pedal released.
07/23/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008213
TSB ID: 17697

Gear rattle or gear rollover noise from the transaxle at idle, in neutral, with the clutch pedal up (engaged).
06/22/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10007417
TSB ID: 17652

2nd or 4th gear missed when shifting and/or intermittent neutraling when shifting into 4th gear.
06/14/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10007340
TSB ID: 17507

Clunking for rattling noise in the transmission.
01/20/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004910
TSB ID: 17256

Premature clutch wear.
02/10/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019073
TSB ID: 19009

Dtc p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303 and/or p0304 - service tip.
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12/06/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017884
TSB ID: 18581

Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip.
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
04/18/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013416
TSB ID: 18273

A/c condenastion leak. *eh
04/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013318
TSB ID: 18379

Brake and anti-lock brake system lights on after hec (hybrid electronic cluster) replacement.
04/08/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013116
TSB ID: 04174

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series.
04/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012969
TSB ID: 18411

Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195.
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01/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011159
TSB ID: 041514

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
11/01/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009872
TSB ID: 04B16

Update supplement announcement - customer satisfaction program 04b16. the front seat heater element pads are not adequately bonded to the foam cushions. this may result in shifting or folding up overtime, resulting in uneven heating of th
09/24/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009335
TSB ID: 17918

Inoperative speed control system.
09/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009321
TSB ID: 031501

Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
08/05/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008562
TSB ID: 17800

Intermittent no crank condition. there may also be no powertrain control module communication and/or the odometer may display all dashes.
07/22/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008175
TSB ID: 17341

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1310 (power door unlock circuit failure) in the gem module.
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06/14/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007344
TSB ID: 17512

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 an improperly installed remote start system.
01/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004926
TSB ID: 17282

Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0705 (tr circuit failure).
07/31/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058100
TSB ID: TSB-14-0163

Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm (lca) can separate from forward attachment of subframe. model 2001-04 escape.
07/31/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10058099
TSB ID: TSB-14-0162

Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of pawl into catch, when operated in areas causing high corrosion. model 2000-05 focus.
01/22/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10056643
TSB ID: TSB-14-0148

Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05s27 was issued, where rear door latches experience corrosion in pawl pivot area preventing proper engagement of pawl into catch. model 2000-0
01/25/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10018934
TSB ID: 05252

Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
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04/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012954
TSB ID: 05310

Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
01/04/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10011148
TSB ID: 04152

Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park function.
07/22/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008135
TSB ID: 17572

Delayed disabling of the rear liftgate external opening switch after locking the doors - service tips.

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Ford Focus TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.