F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2004)
Transmission Mount: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine/Engine Controls - Rough Idle Condition
TSB 05-23-18
11/28/05
ROUGH IDLE - 5.4L 3V 4X2 SUPERCAB AND SUPERCREW
FORD:
2004 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 05-19-2 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2004 F-150 4x2 SuperCab and SuperCrew vehicles equipped with a 5.4L 3-valve engine may exhibit a rough idle, with normal engine operation
and no other symptoms.
ACTION
Replace the engine support insulators (engine mounts), neutralize the engine, transmission and exhaust system, then reprogram the powertrain control
module to the latest calibration available using WDS release B39.3 or higher. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
READ ENTIRE PROCEDURE BEFORE PROCEEDING. SOME RETAINERS SHOULD NOT BE TIGHTENED UNTIL AFTER THE
NEUTRALIZATION PROCEDURE IS COMPLETED.
REMOVAL
1.
With the vehicle in Neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 100-00.
2.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to WSM Section 414-00.
3.
Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to WSM Section 303-04B.
4.
Remove the three (3) fluid reservoir bolts and position reservoir aside.
5.
Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise and detach the drive belt from the generator pulley.
6.
Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
7.
Remove the bolts and position the cooling fan shroud away from the radiator.
8.
Remove the bolts and the generator support bracket.
9.
Remove the bolts and position the generator aside.
10.
Install Special Tool 303-F073 (3 Bar Engine Support).
11.
Remove the four (4) exhaust manifold to catalytic converter nuts.
12.
Remove the exhaust system support bracket bolts from the cross member.
13.
Loosen the transmission mount nuts.
14.
Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to WSM Section 303-04B.
15.
Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to WSM Section 303-01B.
16.
Remove the right hand (RH) engine support insulator nuts and washer.
17.
Remove the left hand (LH) engine support insulator bolt.
18.
Raise the engine.
