Ford F-150 Service Bulletins (2019)

332 manufacturer communications on file.

February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171864
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 20-2046
Date Added:
March 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant on 17-Jul-2017 and through 4-Aug-2019 or Kansas City Assembly Plant on 14-Aug-2017 and through 6-Aug-2019 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 3675 mm (145 in) wheelbase, XL/STX trim package, and max trailer tow package (towing pack 1) may exhibit a stability control, traction control and/or Advance TracÃÂ¹ warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0051:54 and/or C0051:64 stored in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module. This maybe due to one or more software parameters in the ABS module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the ABS module.
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February 20, 2020•Document ID: 10171964
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48573
Date Added:
March 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0172, P0173, P0174 and/or P0175. This may be due to incorrect flex fuel learning, which is often caused by customer refueling habits or a stuck open evaporative emissions purge valve. Refer to pinpoint test H in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual for diagnostics and Flex Fuel GSB for additional flex fuel system information and diagnostic tips.
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February 19, 2020•Document ID: 10172021
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48563
Date Added:
March 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
SSM 48563 - 2017-2020 F-150 - No Crank/No Start, Multiple Illuminated Warning Indicators And/Or DTCs Some 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start, auto start stop inoperative, illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction indicator lamp, transmission shift concerns, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P061A, U0140, U0401, U0101, U0074 and/or U0037 being set in the powertrain control module (PCM), transmission control module (TCM), instrument panel cluster (IPC), front controls interface module (FCIM), anti-lock braking system (ABS) module and/or power steering control module (PSCM). This may be due to the 15525 transmission wire harness not being properly secured. Visually inspect the harness for possible damage and proper routing at the rear of the engine down to the transmission. Repair as necessary. If no concerns are found, proceed with normal diagnosis.
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February 18, 2020•Document ID: 10172019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48558
Date Added:
March 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
LINCOLN
Summary
SSM 48558 - 2017-2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Various FordPass/LincolnWay Mobile App Concerns Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct this condition prior to programming, remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall. Delete all previous session files for the vehicle. Verify that the electronic serial number (ESN) is now displayed. Start a new IDS/FDRS session. Program the TCU to the latest IDS/FDRS version level. Make sure you are connected to the internet before retesting. If the concern is still present, follow normal diagnostics in Workshop Manual(WSM), Section 415-00. Refer to PTS OASIS home page for TCU version identification. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
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February 11, 2020•Document ID: 10171953
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48539
Date Added:
March 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
SSM 48539 - 2017-2020 F-Super Duty/2018-2020 F-150 - 6.7L/3.0L - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P208E - Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Injector Testing Some 2017-2020 F-Super Duty/2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 6.7L or 3.0L engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTC P208E in the powertrain control module (PCM). When performing pinpoint test RK, the results of the selective catalyst reductant (SCR) dosing measurement test (RK7) may be zero or below the specified 40-50mL requirement due to urea crystals plugging the DEF injector nozzle. If the measurement is below this specified amount, perform pinpoint test step RK7 two additional times. If the specified amount is met, reinstall the reductant injector. If after three attempts the dosing measurement remains below the specified amount, the DEF injector should be replaced. The DEF pump should not be replaced for DTC P208E.
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February 7, 2020•Document ID: 10172885
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
DOR-N3Z7B-03
Date Added:
March 30, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that it prevents installation of the OE dipstick.
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February 5, 2020•Document ID: 10171861
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 20-2034
Date Added:
March 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2015-2019 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L, 3.5L Duratec, 3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0L engine and equipped with a block heater built on or before 1-Jan-2019 may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system when operating the vehicle consistently in temperatures that are below -20ÃÂÃ¢ÂÂC (4ÃÂÃ¢ÂÂF). This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core. To correct the condition, flush the cooling system and replace the heater core.
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January 29, 2020•Document ID: 10170931
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHEELS
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48493
Date Added:
February 5, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2019 F-150 vehicles built on 1-Mar-2019 and through 31-Oct-2019 with rear axle tag code S-971-M may exhibit a clicking/ticking noise from the left rear of the vehicle while driving at low speeds. The click/ticking noise from the left rear axle wheel end may be caused by a wheel bearing bore surface that is not machined. If no metal contamination is present in the fluid, inspect the left side rear axle bearing bore for an unmachined surface in the 12:00 oclock to 3:00 oclock position. If an unmachined surface is found, replace the rear axle housing.
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January 28, 2020•Document ID: 10170985
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48490
Date Added:
February 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2015-2020 F-150 and 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a rear defroster may have factory installed or service replacement rear glass that uses rear defroster electrical terminals with a plastic overmolded cover. The rear glass defroster terminals are not serviceable and should not be removed or detached from the glass during diagnosis or repairs. If the rear glass defroster terminals are separated from the glass, the rear glass assembly must be replaced.
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January 9, 2020•Document ID: 10170920
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48439
Date Added:
February 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2020 F-150 and 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The regulatory monitor for DTC P04DB is sensitive to crankcase system pressure concerns such as oil level indicator o-ring seal, incorrectly installed oil level indicator, crankcase hose, vacuum hose disconnects and oil fill cap o-rings. If root cause is unidentified after inspecting for loose or incorrectly installed crankcase pressure system components, perform Pinpoint Test HG in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual.
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December 23, 2019•Document ID: 10169899
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 19-2394
Date Added:
January 7, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant on 17-Jul-2017 and through 26-Jul-2019 or Kansas City Assembly Plant on 14-Aug-2017 and through 28-Jul-2019 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 3675 mm (145 in) wheelbase, XL/STX trim package, and max trailer tow package (towing pack 1) may exhibit a stability control, traction control and/or Advance TracÃ¹ warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0051:54 and/or C0051:64 stored in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module. This maybe due to one or more software parameters in the ABS module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the ABS module.
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December 20, 2019•Document ID: 10169986
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48423
Date Added:
January 8, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement of the VCT solenoid, refer to Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) pinpoint test HK11 to cycle the affected VCT solenoid 10 times to attempt to clear the debris. For claiming, use causal part 6M280 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
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December 20, 2019•Document ID: 10169898
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 19-2390
Date Added:
January 7, 2020
Manufacturer:
LINCOLN
Summary
Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2015-2020 Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2020 Aviator/Corsair and 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats may exhibit intermittent multi-contour seat operation and/or massage and lumbar adjust inoperative from the seat switch or SYNC screen with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1471, U024B, and/or U024C. This may be due to terminal fretting at the connector for the driver multi-contour seat module (SCMG) and passenger multi-contour seat module (SCMH). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the connectors and reroute the harness.
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December 16, 2019•Document ID: 10169942
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48404
Date Added:
January 8, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 5.0L engine, 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, and an externally controlled variable displacement compressor (EVDC) may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the engine compartment after the engine is shut off. This condition may be due to the air conditioning (A/C) low side system pressure exceeding the high side pressure resulting in equalization of A/C system pressures through the EVDC A/C compressor. This noise is not detrimental to system operation or durability. Do not attempt diagnosis or repairs for this condition at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.
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December 16, 2019•Document ID: 10169880
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB19-2374
Date Added:
January 7, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a rattle and/or squeak noise from the vista roof opening panel while driving with the roof opening panel closed. This may be due to dirt and/or debris build up between the vista roof opening panel seal and the body. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to clean and lubricate the vista roof opening panel seal.
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December 6, 2019•Document ID: 10169811
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 19-2365
Date Added:
January 7, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit excessive oil consumption of greater than 1L (1 quart) in 4,800 km (3,000 mi) with no visible oil leaks. This may be due to high intake manifold vacuum during some deceleration fuel shut off (DFSO) events resulting in oil being pulled into the combustion chamber from the crankcase, valve guides, and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM), install a new engine oil level indicator and change the engine oil and oil filter. The revised PCM calibration reduces engine vacuum during some DFSO events.
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December 4, 2019•Document ID: 10169808
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 19-2358
Date Added:
January 7, 2020
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 12-Feb-2019 may exhibit a metallic grinding/rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area under various operating conditions. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine to transmission spacer plate. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the engine to transmission spacer plate with a new engine to transmission spacer plate that includes a bend for additional clearance.
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November 21, 2019•Document ID: 10168762
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 19-2345
Date Added:
December 4, 2019
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2018-2020 F-150/Expedition/Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a water leak on the right front floor during or after the air conditioning (A/C) is used. This may be due to condensation from the evaporator drain tube entering the vehicle through the drain tube seal. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to install an elbow on the evaporator drain tube to direct condensation away from the seal.
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November 20, 2019•Document ID: 10168797
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 48336
Date Added:
December 5, 2019
Manufacturer:
LINCOLN
Summary
Some 2019 F150, Ranger, Continental, Edge, Nautilus, Mustang, Fusion or MKZ may experience voice prompts that skip, hiccup or have short pauses while directions are being provided. No repairs should be made to attempt to correct this condition. Engineering is currently investigating the concern. Monitor Oasis for updates.
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November 18, 2019•Document ID: 10168756
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 19-2341
Date Added:
December 4, 2019
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 19-2285 to update the vehicle model years affected and Service Procedure. Some 2015-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a glove compartment door that is difficult to latch on one or both sides or appears misaligned along the storage tray or right side instrument panel when closed. This may be due to the position of the glove compartment storage tray rubber mat or the seating of the glove compartment door strikers or glove compartment door hinge pins. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reposition or adjust the affected component.
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