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Service bulletin 04251

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10014165
Published by NHTSA2005-04-29
Manufacturer's number04251
Manufacturer's date2004-12-27
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA's summary

ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Body and frame

Vehicles listed
FORD CROWN VICTORIA2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
FORD EXPEDITION2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
FORD EXPLORER2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
FORD F-1502000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
FORD RANGER2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
FORD TAURUS2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
LINCOLN LS2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
LINCOLN TOWN CAR2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
MERCURY MOUNTAINEER2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
MERCURY SABLE2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
04V4420002004-09-13. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
04V3310002004-07-14. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
03V0940002003-03-07. STRUCTURE
20010452001-03-01. Structure
20010022001-01-12. Structure
00V3940002000-11-28. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
20000792000-03-20. Structure

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SSM 515362023-05-04. Service bulletin. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
TSB 20-22332020-08-06. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
TSB 19-20262019-04-08. Service bulletin. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
TSB 19-20262019-04-01. Service bulletin. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
05312005-12-15. Service bulletin. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT OFFERING. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT UPDATED SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT
021622005-12-08. Service bulletin. WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TT
0516102005-12-08. Service bulletin. CLUNK/GRIND/THUMP NOISE - FRAME REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
0426162005-04-29. Service bulletin. WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT
042552005-04-29. Service bulletin. RATTLING NOISE - RIGHT FRONT FENDER WHILE DRIVING. *TT
182782005-04-18. Service bulletin. PAINT BUBBLING ON PASSENGER SIDE OF PICKUP BED. *EH