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 54601
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
SSM 52476
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
SSM 46345
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
16-0061
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2006-2015 F-Super Duty 650/750 vehicles equipped with exterior tubular stainless steel west coast style mirrors may have a loose mounting bracket due to poor rivet retention.
TSB160061
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Exterior mirror - tubular stainless steel west coast style mirror - loose mounting bracket
TSB160057
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
TSB150164
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket
ASI-45219
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: DIESEL ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE KNOCKING, HARD START, CRANK BUT NO START DUE TO HEIGHT OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL THAT CAUSES EXHAUST OR INTAKE VALVES BE HUNG OPEN. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-49219
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: AFTER ROCKER PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT, SOME DIESEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING ENGINE, ROUGH RUNS, HARD START, CRANK NO START BECAUSE OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL HEIGHT CAUSING TO HANG OPEN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
44997
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD 2009-2013 F650,F750: SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: U041:68 AND U0401:82 IN THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MODULE. *LJ
ASI-44716
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: DUE TO RESTRICTIONS FROM COOLING SYSTEM CONTAMINATION, DIESEL ENGINE OIL COOLERS PRIMARILY ARE BEING REPLACED BECAUSE OF OTHER COMPONENTS IN COOLING SYSTEM. MODEL 2008-10 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44664
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: THERE ARE EXHAUST LEAKS, CAUSED BY WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXPERIENCE BY DIESEL ENGINE. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44534
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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-44202
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) HAS A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) THAT IS INVALID FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WHEN PULLING CODES OR AFTER CONFIGURING NEW GEM DUE TO HYDROMAX NO LONGER USES C1268 (HYDROMAX MOTOR RELAY #1 CIRCUIT FAILURE) AND CURRENTLY NO METHOD TO CONFIGURE GEM. MODEL 2009-2013 F-650, F-750. *PE
TSB-13-6-7
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: WHEN TURNING, THERE IS A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS HEARD OR FELT, UNDER FLOOR PAN, IN SOME VEHICLES AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. MODEL 2008-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-12-6-8
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE WILL LACK POWER WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P246C AND P2463 WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE
12-3-15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME 2009- 2011 E-SERIES, F-SUPER DUTY-F-53 MOTORHOME AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT MIL WITH DTCS P0751, P0730 AND/OR P2700. *JS
ASI-22277
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A SITUATION WITH DIESEL ENGINE SUCH AS ENGINE KNOCKING, LOW POWER, EXHAUST SMOKE, LONG OR NO CRANK START AND RUNS ROUGH. *PE
SIS-21841
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
CSP-11B23
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CRANKCASE, COOLANT LOSS, AND ENGINE NOISE. *RM
AS-21769
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21532
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE SURGE/ HESITATION WHILE DRIVING. THE PCM COULD BE GETTING SIGNALS FROM THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE BRAKES OVERRIDE TO ACTIVATE. *RM
SB-21434
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SUPPLY/RETURN LINES INSTALLATION AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP-REVISED WASHER FOR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L ENGINES. WHEN INSTALLING SUPPLY OR RETURN LINES AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP ON DIESEL ENGINES, DO NOT USE THE BONDED STYLE WASHER (W302870), USE ONLY THE HYBRID STYLE WASHER (W303659). *PE
SB-21066
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD TRUCKS: ON SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES, MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0404 AND/OR P1335. THIS MAY BE DUE TO WELD SLAG/DEBRIS, FROM TURBO UP-PIPE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, BEING STUCK IN THE EGR VALVE AND PREVENTING IT FROM SEATING PROPERLY. MODELS F SUPER DUTY-F250-F550. *PE
TSB-08-24-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT CHAFFING OF THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE ON THE FRAME BOLTS. *PE
TSB-08-25-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO HYDRAULIC FULL POWER BRAKE SYSTEM EXHIBIT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND/OR THE ABS LIGHT ON. *PE