Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
SSM 51909
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
SSM 49495
Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet
DOR-Z2E6B-08
These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and Trailer Brake Controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. This will cause the part to be replaced, due to repetitive dashboard warning light, even though it sends signals to the trailer brakes properly.
SSM 48494
Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet
DOR-C2C6H-02
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
DOR-U2J7Y-02
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
SSM 48157
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. To ensure the VSM is configured correctly, use the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool and select the blue ball and socket icon in the upper left corner. Select the utility knife in the bottom left corner. Select Update/Special Function and enter 53061 in the blue box then press the tick mark. The screen will go back to the system utilities page. Navigate to the toolbox tab and run the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the VSM. The procedure will prompt you to manually enter the as-built into the VSM. Obtain the as-built data from PTS > OASIS > As-Built.
SSM 47979
Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet
SSM 46345
SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE. THE KIT IS DESIGNED FOR SEVERE DUTY AND IS NON WARRANTABLE. THE KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT GC3Z-54024A38-A INCLUDES AN INSTRUCTION SHEET.
ASI-44534
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE
ASI-44404
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY, 2004-2010 E SERIES, 2003-2005 EXCURSION.
TSB-08-9-9
FORD: 6.0L DIESEL HARD START/LONG CRANK/NO START DU TO LOW INJECTOR CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). IPE
07M08
FORD LINCOLN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08: CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPEDITION, AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 5.4L 3V ENGINES-EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE ON FUEL INJECTORS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 5/20/09. *PE
20232
2005-08 F250-550 SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *NJ
08-2-11
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ
07312
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ
20052
1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ
07219
6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ
19989
2005-2008 F-SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION- CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *NJ
19728
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
0727
6.0L - REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE - HIGH ALTITUDE. *KB
19614
AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB
19621
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19521
LACK OF POWER OR LACK OF PERFORMANCE CONDITION WHEN OPERATED ABOVE 5,000 FEET OF ALTITUDE. *KB
19529
MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB
19537
MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB
19375
WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
19245
REPEAT TURBOCHARGER OR VGT REPLACEMENT. *TT
19247
OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB
04194
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP. *TT
051511
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR TRAILER TOW LIGHTS OR NO POWER DUE TO OPEN FUSE. *TT
052317
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. *TT
05254
EXHAUST SMOKE AND/OR SMELL, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS -- 6.0L. *TT
052614
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE -- LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION -- 6.8L 3V. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2006 F-53 MOTORHOME. *TT
052615
MIL ON WITH DTC P0460 -- 6.0L. *TT
052625
MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT
05B32
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B32 - DE-GAS BOTTLE FILL LEVEL LABEL AND FLUID LEVEL ADJUSTMENT.
05B35
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B35 - THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULES MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED TO THE LATEST SOFTWARE LEVELS, ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF THE ENGINE. *TT
06311
BUCK/JERK STEADY THROTTLE OR SLIGHT TIP IN - 6.0L. *TT
0646
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - 6.0L FOR A HARD START/LONG CRANK OR NO START CONDITION DUE TO LOW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). *TT
06510
6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P0460. *TT
18999
BEARING & SENSOR ASSEMBLY - ABS SENSOR IS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE - BASE PART NUMBER 2C204. *TT
19015
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
42601
STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION (BACK AND FORTH MOTION), IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL IMPACTS (PAVEMENT JOINTS, FROST HEAVES, ROUGH ROADS, ETC). *TT
05215
BUCK/JERK OR SURGE - 6.0L VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/22/2005. *TT
04227
DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH
051713
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
05174
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
05182
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2106, HARSH DRIVE ENGAGEMENTS, TRANSMISSION SHUDDER - 5.4L 3V ENGINE. *TT
05188
SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT
18877
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER APPLICATIONS. *TT
18884
HARD START, NO START AND/OR OTHER SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY A HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM LEAK - SERVICE TIP. *TT
05L26
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 05L26 - VEHICLE NOISE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL INSTALLATION. *TT
05197
NEW FUEL VAPOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH GAS ENGINES AND STANDARD DUTY CARRIERS. JERR-DAN TECHNICAL BULLETIN. *TT
18822
TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK. MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT
18735
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
18749
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK AT AN INJECTOR. A HARD START, OR NO START CONDITION WITH LOW OR NO INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) - SERVICE TIP. *TT
051018
STEERING GEAR NOISE. MOAN/GRUNT NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY DURING LEFT TURNS. VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/24/2004 - 5.4L AND 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
18694
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18593
FRONT SEAL OIL LEAK - MISDIAGNOSED AS OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR OIL LEAK. *TT
18609
FLUID LEAK FROM THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM - REPAIRS/SERVICE TIP. *TT
18635
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP O-RING AVAILABLE FOR CONCERN RELATED TO A HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OIL LEAK. *TT
05613
STEERING GEAR NOISE - 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/24/2004. *TT
18525
BUCK/JERK, LACKS POWER, BLACK SMOKE, ROLLING IDLE, SURGE, MIL ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263, P0299, OR P0401. *TT
18537
THE NORMAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM THE FORD TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 3/23/05 HAS CHANGED. *TT
0557
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - SNOW PLOW EQUIPPED VEHICLES - 6.0L DIESEL WITH SINGLE GENERATOR. *TT
0544
6.0 ENGINE OVERHEATING WITH A SNOW PLOW INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FACTORY INSTALLED SNOW PLOW PACKAGE. *TT
04B25
FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES WITH LIGHTER THAN INTENDED FRONT SPRINGS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B25. *TT
0512
TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HOT. *TT
04266
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
051112
ABS LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE DTCS C1175, C1236, P0500, P0503. *SC
05114
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS-CALIBRATION UPDATE RELEASE-6.0 DIESEL ENGINE. *SC
05121
ENGINE QUITS UPON DRIVE OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENT, OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP-TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *SC
05124
REAR AXLE LEAK-DANA S-110 REAR AXLE. *SC
05132
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340 AND OR P0344-5.4 3V ENGINE. *SC
05134
HARD START/LONG CRANK, ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE IDLE MISFIRE-MIL-DTCS P0300 THROUGH P0308, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0316, P2195, P2196, P2197, P2198. *SC
05139
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC
05148
LOW POWER-COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED-OIL LEAK AT CAC CONNECTIONS-6.0L-VEHICLES BUILT 4/1/2004 THROUGH 2/15/2005. *SC
05149
LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING COOLING - CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTION NOT WORKING. *TT
05249
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
052624
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
17467
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
18367
MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER READING TRAILER FAULT. *TT
18370
PASSENGER SEAT SLIGHTLY TILTED. *TT
18371
REVERSE SHUDDER, LOSS OF REVERSE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE (ALL GAS MODELS, AND 6.0L DIESELS BUILT BEFORE 12/13/2004). *TT
18376
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
18387
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCE, CRUISE CONTROL DROP OUT, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0500, AND/OR UNCOMMANDED WIPER ACTIVATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18393
FRONT END BOTTOMS OUT - HITS JOUNCE BUMPERS. *TT
04261
STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION (BACK AND FORTH MOTION) AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. *TT
042616
WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT
042518
CRANK NO START, HARD START, RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE - 6.0L ENGINE. *TT *SC
04239
WATER LEAK - ROOF FLANGE AREA - WATER ACCUMULATION IN HEADLINER AND/OR LEAK AT THE CAB FLOOR PAN AREA. *TT
18020
STEERING SYSTEM NOISE. MOAN/GRUNT NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT 2005 MODEL ADDED. *TT
18306
OIL LEAK AT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER/OIL FILTER HOUSING - O-RING AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT
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.
02219
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
06129
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - NOISE. *TT UPDATED ON 02-27-07. *KB
06152
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS - 5.4 3V. *KB
061612
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE - LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION - 6.8L. *KB
06171
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS - LACK OF POWER, WHITE OR BLACK SMOKE, SURGE, P0238, P0299, P0404, P2262, AND/OR P2263. *KB
06176
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - 6.0L ENGINES. *KB
06177
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB
061811
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE - LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION - 6.8L. *KB UPDATED 07-25-07. *KB
061912
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB
06213
WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L. *TT
062211
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT JUMPER LINE TO HYDROBOOST CONNECTION. *KB
06226
BUCK/JERK STEADY THROTTLE OR SLIGHT TIP IN 6.0L. *KB
06229
6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P2138, P2139, AND P2140. *KB
06239
HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH, OR SURGE EITHER ON ACCELERATION OR DURING IDLE IN GEAR AND OCCURS RIGHT AFTER INITIAL COLD ENGINE START UP. *KB
062401
6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
07112
STUCK OR JUMPING/BOUNCING/ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR TACHOMETER. *NJ
0714
LACK OF COOLING FAN OPERATION. *KB
07515
6.0L OIL SEEP OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
0754
COLD START DRIVEABILITY - WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS, ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB
0769
BUCK/JERK WHEN PULLING LARGE HEAVY GOOSENECK TRAILERS. DIESEL ENGINES. REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION MIGHT SOLVE THE ISSUE. *KB
0772
REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH/LOW -5TH WHEEL AND GOOSE NECK APPLICATIONS. *KB
0798
ABS LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE C1175, C1236, P0500,P0503. *KB
19062
18 INCH CONTI TR ALL-TERRAIN TIRES. *TT
19082
LACK OF POWER OR MIL ON - TURBOCHARGER STICKING - REVISED DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
19099
P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.