Ford F-450 Service Bulletins (2023)
287 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 2, 2026•Document ID: 11028794Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54546
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023-2026 F-Super Duty and 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles were not produced with a factory wired keyless entry keypad. If the customer desires to install a Ford Accessory wireless keyless entry keypad, the radio transceiver module (RTM) in these vehicles operates on a different frequency than previous models. The correct part number for the keyless entry keypad is SK4Z-14A626-A. A wired keyless entry keypad cannot be added to a 2025-2026 F-Super Duty/F-150 vehicle that was not originally produced with it. Refer to Professional Technician System (PTS) > Workshop > Accessories > Installation > Electrical for further instruction.
Associated Products (19)Associated Documents - January 30, 2026•Document ID: 11028170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54534
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off. This may be due to software in the TRM.<br /><br /> Verify the TRM software part number in the vehicle using Ford diagnosis and repair system (FDRS) to be PC3T-19J297-BF, PC3T-19J297-FF, ML3T-19J297-CD or ML3T-19J297-GD. To confirm a vehicle is equipped with a certain software level, review the software information by hovering over the "Diagnostics" tab in Professional Technician System (PTS) and selecting "Vehicle Software". If one of the listed software part numbers is present, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM. For vehicles with any other software part number in the TRM, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01 to continue with normal diagnostics outside of this article. For claiming use causal part 19H332 and labor operation 2006D and 2006D45 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Man
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54515
- Date Added:
- January 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2023-2024 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2023-2025 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a Dana rear axle and built on or after 01-Jul-2022 may have orange/red RTV sealant used as the gasket on the differential housing cover. This does not indicate any previous repairs as it is used by Dana during assembly.
Associated Products (20)2025 Ford E-3502025 Ford E-4502025 Ford F-6502025 Ford F-7502024 Ford E-3502024 Ford E-4502024 Ford F-2502024 Ford F-3502024 Ford F-4502024 Ford F-5502024 Ford F-6502024 Ford F-7502023 Ford E-3502023 Ford E-4502023 Ford F-2502023 Ford F-3502023 Ford F-4502023 Ford F-5502023 Ford F-6502023 Ford F-750Associated Documents - January 17, 2026•Document ID: 11027712Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54503
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2026 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off. This may be due to software in the TRM.<br /><br />Verify the TRM software part number in the vehicle using Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to be PC3T-19J297-BF, PC3T-19J297-FF, ML3T-19J297-CD or ML3T-19J297-GD. To confirm a vehicle is equipped with a certain software level, review the software information by hovering over the "Diagnostics" tab in Professional Technician System (PTS) and selecting "Vehicle Software". If one of the listed software part numbers is present, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM. For vehicles with any other software part number in the TRM, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01 to continue with normal diagnostics outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 19H332 and labor operation 12651D and 12651D4 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Man
Associated Products (31)2026 Ford F-2502026 Ford F-3502026 Ford F-4502026 Ford F-5502025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-3502025 Ford F-4502025 Ford F-5502025 Ford Ranger2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford F-2502024 Ford F-3502024 Ford F-4502024 Ford F-5502024 Ford Ranger2024 Lincoln Navigator+ 11 moreAssociated Documents - January 9, 2026•Document ID: 11028154Over The AirELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- ECG2-25.2.8.5 SuperDuty
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced FordPass connectivity"
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 7, 2026•Document ID: 11027603Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2545
- Date Added:
- January 13, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023-2025 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 14-Jun-2025 may require the replacement of the ambient air temperature (AAT) sensor for various concerns. DTCs P0071, P0072, and/or P0073 may be present in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - December 16, 2025•Document ID: 11027144Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54448
- Date Added:
- January 6, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake applications may assist to resolve the pull/drift condition. The Workshop Manual, Section 206-00 Symptom Chart for vehicle pulls or drifts during braking has been updated to reflect this information.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54420
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 01-Oct-2025 may exhibit a "Hill Start Assist Unavailable" and/or "Parking Brake Limited Function" message at vehicle start-up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0151, U023A, U0159 and/or U0146 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. These DTCs and/or U0415 may also be present in various other modules related to "invalid data received from the ABS control module". This may be due to the software in the ABS module. To correct the condition, reprogram the ABS module using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 2C219 and labor operations 2219D and 2219D44.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - December 2, 2025•Document ID: 11026928OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25L02
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySpecial Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2572
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 25-2322 to update the Service Procedure, Labor Operations and Parts List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. Customers may also report experiencing rough engine performance, engine misfire, or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0301-P0308 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to camshaft and/or valve tappet having excess wear within the engine assembly.
Associated Products (44)2025 Ford E-3502025 Ford E-4502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-3502025 Ford F-4502025 Ford F-5502025 Ford F-6502025 Ford F-7502024 Ford E-3502024 Ford E-4502024 Ford F-2502024 Ford F-3502024 Ford F-4502024 Ford F-5502024 Ford F-6502024 Ford F-7502023 Ford E-3502023 Ford E-4502023 Ford F-2502023 Ford F-350+ 24 moreAssociated Documents - November 10, 2025•Document ID: 11025526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54363
- Date Added:
- November 13, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and 303-06 > Starting System has been updated to address this condition. Additionally, WSM, Section 303-01 > Removal and Installation > Engine to Transmission Spacer Plate has been added to address this condition. Refer to the revised WSM sections for normal diagnosis.
Associated Products (63)2026 Ford E-3502026 Ford E-4502025 Ford E-3502025 Ford E-4502025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-3502025 Ford F-4502025 Ford F-5502025 Ford F-6502025 Ford F-7502025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford E-3502024 Ford E-4502024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford F-2502024 Ford F-350+ 43 moreAssociated Documents - October 29, 2025•Document ID: 11024900Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54338
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running. This may be due to the starter motor drive gear not retracting after starting. To correct this condition, inspect the starter motor drive gear and shaft. If the starter motor drive gear slides back and forth by hand and/or shows signs of scoring or damage, replace the starter motor following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06 Starting System > Removal and Installation > Starter.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54333
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023-2025 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start or intermittent no crank/no start with multiple warning indicators and DTC U0100 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS), audio front control module (ACM) and power steering control module (PSCM). This may be due to an incorrectly tightened ground 113 (G113). Inspect G113 for proper connection and tighten to 12 Nm (8.9 ft-lb). If the condition remains after tightening G113, perform normal diagnostics outside of this article. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-06 Starting System. For claiming, use causal part 12A581 and labor operations 12650D and 12650D45WR of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - October 27, 2025•Document ID: 11024523Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2515
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated MIL with DTC P0384 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the calibration in the PCM. This condition does not affect vehicle drivability or durability.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - October 24, 2025•Document ID: 11024532Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54326
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the tailgate step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the revised Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-04.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54311
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may be equipped from the factory with a power steering system filled with Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC or XL-22 high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. Both fluids are interchangeable in the power steering system when service is required. Workshop Manual, Section 211-02 > Power Steering > Specifications has been updated to provide the correct power steering fluid usage.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - October 21, 2025•Document ID: 11024530Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54317
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer module (TRM) while the vehicle is off. This may be due to software in the TRM.<br /><br />Verify the TRM software part number in the vehicle using Ford diagnosis and repair system (FDRS) to be PC3T-19J297-BF, PC3T-19J297-FF, ML3T-19J297-CD or ML3T-19J297-GD. To confirm a vehicle is equipped with a certain software level, review the software information by hovering over the "Diagnostics" tab in Professional Technician System (PTS) and selecting "Vehicle Software". If one of the listed software part numbers is present, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM. For vehicles with any other software part number in the TRM, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01 to continue with normal diagnostics outside of this article. For claiming use causal part 19H332 and labor operation 12651D and 12651D4 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS)
Associated Products (27)2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-3502025 Ford F-4502025 Ford F-5502025 Ford Ranger2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford F-2502024 Ford F-3502024 Ford F-4502024 Ford F-5502024 Ford Ranger2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford F-2502023 Ford F-350+ 7 moreAssociated Documents - October 21, 2025•Document ID: 11024526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54313
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54269
- Date Added:
- October 8, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine System - General Information > Diagnosis and Testing and 303-06 > Starting System has been updated. Additionally, WSM, Section 303-01 > Removal and Installation > Engine to Transmission Spacer Plate has been added to address this condition. Refer to the revised WSM sections for normal diagnosis.
Associated Products (51)2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-3502025 Ford F-4502025 Ford F-5502025 Ford F-6502025 Ford F-7502025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford F-2502024 Ford F-3502024 Ford F-4502024 Ford F-5502024 Ford F-6502024 Ford F-7502024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Navigator+ 31 moreAssociated Documents - October 1, 2025•Document ID: 11024199Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2466
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
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