2015 FORD F-150 Recalls (10)
- Campaign:
- 15V251000 on 04/27/2015
- Component:
- Structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Manufactured:
- 01/29/2015 - 01/30/2015
- Affected:
- 73
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford f-150 vehicles manufactured january 30, 2015, to january 31, 2015. the affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.
- Consequence:
- A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s12.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 15V279000 on 05/11/2015
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 03/18/2015 - 03/29/2015
- Affected:
- 8,963
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford f-150 trucks manufactured march 19, 2015, to march 30, 2015. the affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
- Consequence:
- If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s17.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 15V614000 on 09/29/2015
- Component:
- Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
- Manufactured:
- 03/17/2014 - 08/05/2015
- Affected:
- 33,481
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford f-150 trucks manufactured march 18, 2014, to august 6, 2015 and equipped with adaptive cruise control (acc). while using the adaptive cruise control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
- Consequence:
- A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated acc radar software, free of charge. the recall began on october 25, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s29.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 15V867000 on 12/21/2015
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 01/21/2015 - 03/16/2015
- Affected:
- 2,590
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford f-150 supercrew trucks manufactured january 22, 2015, to march 17, 2015. the affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. as a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies" and 210, " seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence:
- An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. the recall began on february 12, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c17.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V331000 on 05/21/2017
- Component:
- Structure:body:door
- Manufactured:
- 03/17/2014 - 03/31/2017
- Affected:
- 14,410
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 f-150, and 2017 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a ford dealer. these accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Consequence:
- If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. the recall began july 13, 2017. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for the recall is 17c09.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V331000 on 05/21/2017
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 03/17/2014 - 03/31/2017
- Affected:
- 14,410
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 f-150, and 2017 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a ford dealer. these accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. as such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Consequence:
- If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. the recall began july 13, 2017. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for the recall is 17c09.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V526000 on 08/28/2017
- Component:
- Seat belts:rear
- Manufactured:
- 07/19/2015 - 06/15/2017
- Affected:
- 117,423
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 f-150, and 2017 f-250 and f-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence:
- If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed october 18, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17c12.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V652000 on 10/16/2017
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2014 - 12/30/2016
- Affected:
- 1,101,107
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ford f-150, and 2017 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty trucks. the doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
- Consequence:
- A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s33.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V568000 on 08/30/2018
- Component:
- Structure:body:roof and pillars
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2014 - 08/22/2018
- Affected:
- 1,619,112
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford f-150 regular cab and supercrew cab vehicles. if a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the b-pillar area.
- Consequence:
- A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the b-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. the recall began september 28, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s27.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V568000 on 08/30/2018
- Component:
- Seat belts:pretensioner
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2014 - 08/22/2018
- Affected:
- 1,619,112
- Defect:
- Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford f-150 regular cab and supercrew cab vehicles. if a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the b-pillar area.
- Consequence:
- A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the b-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. the recall began september 28, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18s27.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2015 FORD F-150 TSBs (107)
- Bulletin:
- 44847
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Ford: certain f-150 trucks and mustangs equipped with 3.5l pfi and 5.0l pfi engines may display diagnostic code p062b (internal control module fuel injector control performance). *ta
- Bulletin:
- 44854
- Component:
- 251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
- Summary:
- Ford: some 2015 ford f-150 trucks restraint control module on demand self test are not available on ids (interactive driving system). *ta
- Bulletin:
- 44863
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- 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 sunroo
- Bulletin:
- 44869
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Ford: some 2015 ford f-150 vehicles may experience intermittent blower motor problems because of a faulty cell in the battery. *ta
- Bulletin:
- 15-0071
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Ford 2011-2015 f150, 2015 expedition, transit, 2015 lincoln navigator: certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 l gasoline turbocharged direct injected engine built on 2/28/2015 may have diagnostic codes or driveability symptoms. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-0072
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 f150: bulletin information involving certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 l ecoboost engine built before 4/14/2015 may illuminated mil with one or more of the diagnostic trouble codes: p0060,0161, p0157,0054,0137 or p0141. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-0073
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 f-150, mustang: bulletin information involving certain ford vehicles equipped with a 5.0l dual overhead camshaft engine may experience having coolant leak caused by a heater outlet hose which have become disconnected at the heat
- Bulletin:
- 15-0076
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 f-150: bulletin information involving f-150 vehicles equipped with an original ford accessory tailgate liner may exhibit a warped tailgate liner. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-0080
- Component:
- 152000 seat belts:rear
- Summary:
- Ford f-150 2015: bulletin information involving f150 supercrew vehicles built before 4/27/2015 equipped with a rear seat center armrest may exhibit a concern where the armrest does not stow flush with the rear seat back. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-0081
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Ford f-150 2015: bulletin information involving vehicles built before 1/13/2015 may exhibit a water leak at the a-pillars of the windshield seal. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 15-0083
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford f-150 super duty 2015: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit a mil with dtc p24c6 stored in powertrain control module memory. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 45018
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Ford f-150 2011-2015: bulletin information involving vehicles with uncommanded blower motor speed change or recirculation door movemant. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 45007
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 expedition, navigator, f-150 w/myford touch or my lincoln touch: information bulletin involving climate controlled seat buttons. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 45004
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- 2015 f150 ford - service bulletin information involving safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from stowed position. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 44996
- Component:
- 063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
- Summary:
- Ford 2013-2015 f-150 expedition, navigator, and transit - service information regarding 3.5l gtdi popping sound on cold startup. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 44980
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 f-150: service information involving the factory mode enable feature using ids which may display on the instrument cluster. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 44976
- Component:
- 118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 f-150: service information involving information of false indication of trailer battery charging circuit concern with trailer brake simulator. *lj
- Bulletin:
- 44964
- Component:
- 021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Summary:
- Ford 2009-2014 f150: service information regarding , damaged 4x4 front pinion bearing damage is noted during the repair of the front axle on 2009-2014 f150 vehicles units operated in severe cold climates. *lj
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45090
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: on some vehicles, after module programming procedure or other routine service has been performed, the malfunction indicator lamp would illuminate due to various resets of modules. model 2013-16 fusion, mkz, 2013-15 c-max, 20
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45093
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Ford: on some trucks, pc/ed for clarification is being updated for pin point test hn9 on turbo charger component wastegate regulating valve solenoid (tcwrvs) 21-25 ohms and bypass (tcby) 8-ohms. model 2013-15 f-150. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45100
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Ford: tailgate, on some trucks, fail to open on its own, without assistance of key fobs or handle, when pulling gently on it to open. model 2015 f-150. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45120
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Ford: some trucks have lost power due to possible intake tube at throttle body not properly retention and positioning. model 2015 f-150. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB45274
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Ford: lack of cooling from backrests of front seat in vehicles with climate control seats *cn
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45203
- Component:
- 263000 forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
- Summary:
- Ford: cruise control module (ccm) needs reprogramming with updated calibration due to activation of forward collision warning with adaptive cruise control (acc) on, reduction in speed, going under bridges or passing semitrailers. model 20
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45211
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel fails to operate properly and passes network test but fails on demand self test. model 2011-15 fusion f-150, explorer, taurus, super du
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45221
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Ford: doors on some trucks have difficult closing, excessive isolated wind noise in door area, door panel margins and issues of flushness gap fitment. model 2015 f-150. *pe
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45224
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles will experience, between intake valve and throttle body, and air leak in engine. model 2015 f-150, edge, mkx. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB45288
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford f-150: heated steering wheel model have programmable parameter available in heated steering wheel module maximum setting of temperature *cn
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45236
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Ford: on some trucks, a incorrect message would be displayed indicating a trailer disconnected, or trailer connected or battery for trailer is not charging when there is no trailer is being used. model 2015 f-150. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB45300
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford escape: cleaning tip for chrome appearance physical vapor disposition. use of certain off-the-shelf cleaner/or polishing products may cause harm to wheels *cn
- Bulletin:
- SB-45307
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ford 2015 f-150: updated manual with improved tailgate step adjustment procedure for tailgates that pops up while driving, release button that sticks and/or binds while extending *cn
- Bulletin:
- SB-45310
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- 2012-2015 f150, expedition and navigator: all require integrated wheel end (iwe) replacement. service kit has all parts required for replacement *cn
- Bulletin:
- TSB15-0131
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Ford: 2011-2015 f-150 trucks will experience a ticking or tapping or rattling type of noise from engine's top front cover area when starting up *cn
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45212
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming inoperative and on demand test failure. model 2014-15 fusion, 2011-15 mkx, 2013-15 super duty, explorer, taurus, mks, mkt, 2015 f-150, m
- Bulletin:
- 15-0152
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- 15-0158
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- ASI-45175
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-16-0082
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles built on or before 5/1/2016, may exhibit inoperative windshield washer jets when the ambient temperature is below 0 °c (32 °f).
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45803
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Trailer disconnected and/or trailer battery not charging displayed in the message center - built on or before 02/02/2016
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45804
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 24 hour clock display resets to 12 hour display
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45812
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Vehicles instrument cluster information screen defaults to trailer tow set up screen at every key cycle with no trailer attached
- Bulletin:
- SSM-45821
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- Bulletin:
- TSB 16-0139
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0l, 2.5l, 3.5l or 3.7l gasoline engine and built on
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46118
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. if the ig
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46139
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles may experience intermittent loss of throttle pedal response, illuminated wrench, hill descent, airbag, anti lock brake system(abs) and/or advanced trac warning indicators and/or p2122, p2123, p2124, p2125, p212
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46150
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may exhibit poor heater performance caused by restricted heater cores. extensive use of the block heater may increase cooling system deposits which contribute to heater core restrictions. it is recommended to p
- Bulletin:
- 16B32-S1
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor utility, taurus, and transit vehicles - electronic throttle bo
- Bulletin:
- SSM 45888
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- 2015-2016 f-150 - exterior door handle inoperative and/or power door unlock inoperative
- Bulletin:
- SSM 45995
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a fl3z-16c900-a (smoke) or fl3z-16c900-b (chrome), genuine ford authorized accessory (gfaa) hood/bug deflector kit, may exhibit a rattle noise, vibration, or looseness at the deflector. a new hard
- Bulletin:
- SSM 45996
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles built on or before 9/24/2015 may exhibit a drift, pull, and/or wander concern. to address the concern, reprogram the power steering control module (pscm) to the latest level using ids version 101.04 or higher a
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46007
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control may exhibit a collision warning malfunction and/or adaptive cruise malfunction message in the instrument cluster message center with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b142e:78
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46022
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. if the ig
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46253
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 edge with 2.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi), 2015-2016 mustang and f-150 with 5.0l engine and 2016 explorer equipped with 2.3l gtdi engine may exhibit oil leak at engine oil pressure (eop) sensor threads. it
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46260
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 supercab vehicles may exhibit inoperative rear door lower latches during freezing temperatures. the rear door lower latches have been revised to include a water shield and the parts catalog has been updated to show the
- Bulletin:
- TSB 17-0008
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a hard start, crank no start, runs rough and/or black exhaust smoke concern associated with block heater operation in cold ambient temperatures below -18 celsius (0 fahre
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46292
- Component:
- 173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles built on or before 28-nov-2016 equipped with a mechanical tailgate handle and remote control tailgate lock may exhibit a tailgate that will not open during freezing temperatures due to a frozen tailgate latch c
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46295
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46341
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- When servicing a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engine, if the crankshaft pulley is removed, correct reassembly is critical to prevent potential engine failure. this includes installing a new crankshaft pulley bolt and accurately performing each sta
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46342
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 2015-2017 f-150 xl vehicles are built with front seat bracket shields and bolt caps on the front and rear of the inboard seat brackets only. the outboard seat brackets do not have shields or bolt caps installed from the factory. installing
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46344
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Some 2015 edge,mustang and f150 vehicles with a 4" display may exhibit a 24 hour clock display that resets itself to a 12 hour display after cycling the ignition key. to correct the concern, reflash the front control display interface modul
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46346
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 supercrew vehicles equipped with the vista roof opening panel may exhibit a water leak from the roof opening panel area. refer to workshop manual (wsm) section 501-17 for water leak diagnosis. if test results lead to re
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46350
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150, 2017 f-super duty vehicles may have concerns where the instrument cluster defaults back to the trailer tow setup screen every key cycle with no trailer attached. refer to the information display section of the owners
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46365
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission may experience an intermittent loss of reverse engagement or a neutral state when performing a specific shift pattern. this may occur after shifting from manual 1 or manual 2 t
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46409
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 supercab vehicles built on or before 01-jan-2017 may exhibit inoperative rear door lower latches during freezing temperatures. the rear door lower latches have been revised to include a water shield and the parts catalo
- Bulletin:
- TSB 16-0155
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative latches on front doors and/or supercrew rear doors during freezing temperatures. follow the tsb service procedure steps to correct the condition.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46172
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150, 2016 mkx, 2015 edge, 2017 fusion, mkz and continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l/3.0l engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. refer to the owners guide, maintenance,
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46210
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. the workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. when diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46451
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 307-01 for main control valve body (7a100) overhaul procedures.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46494
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine and built on 15-april-2015 and through 15-july-2015 may exhibit a 6-3 and or 5-3 downshift squawk noise on hard acceleration. this may be caused by the overdrive clutch plate material. a
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46507
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150, 2017 f-super duty vehicles may have concerns where the instrument cluster defaults back to the trailer tow setup screen every key cycle with no trailer attached. refer to the information display section of the owners
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46075
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles may exhibit a vibration on acceleration or cruise that is originating from the driveshaft and/or rear axle. during preliminary inspection look for visible driveshaft damage, alignment of the axle pinion flange
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46085
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46102
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
- Bulletin:
- 16B32
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor utility, taurus, and transit vehicles - electronic throttle bo
- Bulletin:
- TSB17-2124
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 explorer and 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles, equipped with 3.5l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engines may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2195, p2197, p2626, and/or p2629 stored in p
- Bulletin:
- TSB17-2133
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5l duratec or 5.0l engine may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) system when the vehicle is operated in temperatures that are consistently
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46829
- Component:
- 118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may experience intermittent loss of throttle pedal response, illuminated wrench, hill descent, airbag, anti lock brake system(abs) and/or advanced trac warning indicators and/or p2122, p2123, p2124, p2125, p212
- Bulletin:
- 17-2234
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2016 f-super duty pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7l engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with dtcs p2201, p2459, p2463 and/or p246c. reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) to the latest cali
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46899
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150 vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. the roof opening panel glass bracket is available for service. both brackets must be replaced. r
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46900
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46902
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may exhibit intermittent and/or inoperative a/c, radio, and/or power window switch control with multiple illuminated warning indicators and/or diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u0140, u0155, u0253, u0401, and/or
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46906
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f150/edge, 2016-2018 mkx and 2017-2018 fusion, continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l engine may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and/or wrench lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): p0116, p0117, p0118, p
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46946
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150, 2017-2018 f-super duty, 2018 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. the roof opening panel glass brackets are ava
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47067
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150, 2017-2018 f-super duty, 2018 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. the roof opening panel glass brackets are ava
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47070
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- When connecting the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) or ford diagnosis and repair system (fdrs) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47075
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150 vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit the mirror housing vibrating while driving, moving freely or not moving to the desired position after the mirror is manually folded. refer to the owner's manual f
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47080
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47141
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2018 f-150/expedition/navigator 4x4 vehicles may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise coming from the right front or left front wheel area while accelerating in 2wd mode. refer to the workshop manual (wsm), section 308-07, diagn
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47201
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
- Bulletin:
- TSB18-2106
- Component:
- 210000 trailer hitches
- Summary:
- Some 2018 expedition/navigator vehicles built on or before 24-feb-2018, 2017-2018 f-super duty built on or before 26-feb-2018 and transit vehicles built on or before 26-feb-2018 and 2015-2018 f-150 vehicles built on or before 3-mar-2018 may
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47265
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engines may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan rtv seal. replace the oil pan by performing the published workshop manual (wsm) service procedures. after removing
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47270
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150 may exhibit a dash panel distortion at the defrost duct area. engineering is investigating the condition. do not attempt repair at this time.
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47009
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- 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 a
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47012
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150, mustang and transit vehicles built on or before 01-dec-2017 may have a concern of no airflow from the climate control vents. this may be caused by a seized or sticking a/c clutch. this can be repaired by replacing only
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47014
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150, 2017-2018 f-super duty, 2018 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. the roof opening panel glass brackets are ava
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47009
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 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 a
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47012
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150, mustang and transit vehicles built on or before 01-dec-2017 may have a concern of no airflow from the climate control vents. this may be caused by a seized or sticking a/c clutch. this can be repaired by replacing only
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47014
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150, 2017-2018 f-super duty, 2018 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. the roof opening panel glass brackets are ava
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47343
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150 and 2017-2018 f-super duty vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating ventilation air conditioning (hvac) system due to a low refrigerant charge. using an ultraviolet (uv) leak detection light, inspect the
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47360
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2018 f-150 and 2017-2018 expedition/navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise coming from the right or left iwe area in 2wd mode. this may be caused by an intermittent leak in the check valve. before completing
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47376
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2018 f-150, 2015-2018 transit/expedition, and 2015-2017 navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5l ecoboost engine with greater than 20,000 miles may exhibit a tick type noise from the cylinder block area. this noise may be caused by
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47394
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some 2013-2018 f-150, 2015-2018 transit/expedition, and 2015-2017 navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5l ecoboost engine with greater than 20,000 miles may exhibit a tick type noise from the cylinder block area. this noise may be caused by
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47395
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150, 2017-2018 f-super duty, 2018 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a concern with the glass panel brackets. the brackets may crack and/or break apart resulting in symptoms t
- Bulletin:
- TSB 18-2244
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3l, 3.5l duratec, 3.5l ecoboost and 5.0l engine without a block heater may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) system when operating the veh
- Bulletin:
- TSB 18-2250
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some 2015-2018 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3l/3.5l duratec, 3.5l ecoboost and 5.0l engine and equipped with a block heater may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) system when operatin
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47446
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan rtv seal. replace the oil pan following the procedure in workshop manual (wsm) section, 303-01. after removing the o
- Bulletin:
- SSM 47489
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- When connecting the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) or ford diagnosis and repair system (fdrs) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition
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