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 51536
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
SSM 47009
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
44863
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
TSB-12-6-15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: TRANSMISSION IN VEHICLE MAY HAVE BURNT FLUID AND FAILURE OF DIRECT CLUTCH ALONG WITH NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR AND A FLARE UPSHIFT OF 2-3 OR 2-4. *PE UPDATED 3/10/14. *PE
ASI-44296
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: THE REMOVAL OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH DO NOT HAVE THE DELETE OPTION, WILL ILLUMINATE AIRBAG DISABLE INDICATOR AND SRS WARNING LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL 2010-2013 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE
TSB-13-9-2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: WHERE LAMP AND SOCKET CONTACT ON FRONT TURN SIGNAL, THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS, DAMAGE, OR DISTORTION TO LAMP SOCKET, CAUSING TURN SIGNAL TO BE INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2010-2013 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE
TSB-12-11-13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: LAMP SOCKET, WHERE LAMP AND SOCKET CONTACT FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL, MAY EXHIBIT LOOSENESS, OR DISTORTION, OR DAMAGE. MODELS 2010-2012 TRANSIT CONNECT. *PE
TSB-12-7-12
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: FRONT TURN SIGNAL MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO DAMAGE, LOOSENESS, OR DISTORTION TO BULB SOCKET WHERE BULB AND SOCKET COME IN CONTACT. *PE
TSB-12-1-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE NO COLD AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER OR VEHICLE OVERHEATING DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE, MAKING ELECTRIC COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE.
TSB-12-1-3
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: ON SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES AT THE OIL FILTER SEAL, MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK OR THE FILTER HOUSING FOR THE OIL MAY BE DISTORTED. *PE
TSB-11-11-19
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH OR LACK OF POWER UPON ACCELERATION. *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
SB-21320
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SHORT TO GROUND ON CIRCUIT 15-KA28 THAT FEEDS THE REAR WIPER MOTORS. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: FRONT WIPERS ON CONTINUOUSLY (UNLESS FUSE 146 IS REMOVED), DTCS B2114 OR B1439 IN THE GEM AND A BLOWN FUSE 180. *PE
TSB-09-19-18
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: REAR CARGO DOOR RATTLE. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM REAR CARGO DOORS. THIS MAY BE DUE TO METAL ON METAL CONTACT BETWEEN ONE OR MORE OF THE REAR CARGO DOOR(S) LATCHES AND STRIKERS-LEFT HAND (LH) UPPER LATCH, RIGHT HAND (RH) UPPER LATCH OR LH LOWER LATCH. *PE
TSB-09-19-6
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: HEATER BLOWER FAN SWITCH CONTINUOUS OPERATION/INOPERATIVE ON ONE SPEED. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HEATER BLOWER FAN MOTOR CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING, OR INOPERATIVE ON ONE SPEED SETTING. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A WIRE CHAFE IN THE 14401 HARNESS, BEHIND THE CENTER CONSOLE. *PE
TSB-09-20-8
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: PASSENGER WIPER ARM INTERFERES WITH DRIVER ARM IN PARK POSITION. SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/12/09 MAY EXHIBIT A TOUCH CONDITION, DRIVER WIPER BLADE TO PASSENGER WIPER ARM CONTACT, WHEN LIFTING THE DRIVER ARM UP OFF THE WINDSHIELD, WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. *PE