Ford F-150 Service Bulletins (2020)

247 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 13, 2025•Document ID: 11018521

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53764

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the radiator assembly to perform a radiator flush.

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• May 10, 2025•Document ID: 11019259

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24B47 S1

  Date Added:

  June 5, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  CERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE

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• April 1, 2025•Document ID: 11016931

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 25-2126

  Date Added:

  April 9, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM).

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• March 15, 2025•Document ID: 11015680

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53495

  Date Added:

  March 18, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0630 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to aftermarket modifications to the body control module (BCM), such as changes to the tire size or axle ratio in the BCM.

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• February 11, 2025•Document ID: 11014141

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 25-2018

  Date Added:

  February 11, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  "Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed shift • Illuminated MIL with DTCs P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the PCM or TCM."

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• February 5, 2025•Document ID: 11014884

  Emissions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24E12

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emission Recall 24E12 Certain 2018-2020 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming

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• January 17, 2025•Document ID: 11013132

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53305

  Date Added:

  January 27, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving.

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• December 4, 2024•Document ID: 11012217

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24B47 S1

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software

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• November 27, 2024•Document ID: 11010950

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53174

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs.

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• October 24, 2024•Document ID: 11009445

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 24-2331

  Date Added:

  October 29, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2018-2024 F150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.

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• October 22, 2024•Document ID: 11009827

  Emissions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24E12

  Date Added:

  November 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  The affected vehicles have a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration that could, over time, reduce the effectiveness of the emissions control system and the monitoring accuracy of the catalytic converter’s efficiency. As a result, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may illuminate for low catalyst efficiency even though a catalytic converter repair may not be necessary.

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• October 10, 2024•Document ID: 11008948

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53040

  Date Added:

  October 16, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.

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• September 4, 2024•Document ID: 11007943

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52852

  Date Added:

  September 23, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  018-2024 F-150/F-Super Duty - Tailgate Step Binds/Will Not Open Or Opens/Pops Up While Driving

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• August 7, 2024•Document ID: 11006476

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52787

  Date Added:

  August 16, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2017-2020 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may not successfully complete the Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN procedure using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool. This may be due to the IDS not being at the latest software level

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• August 2, 2024•Document ID: 11006443

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52772

  Date Added:

  August 16, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2020-2024 F-150, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to a stuck internal component of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit.

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• July 24, 2024•Document ID: 11005305

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 24-2188

  Date Added:

  July 29, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to remove and cap the vacuum supply line or to reprogram the transfer case control module (TCCM) and replace any worn vacuum and/or IWE components.

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• July 23, 2024•Document ID: 11006036

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24B47

  Date Added:

  August 7, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software In all the affected vehicles, due to an error in the SYNC software, you may experience SYNC system instability concerns and/or a failure to preserve certain settings across ignition cycles. This may result in a black infotainment screen that does not affect rear view camera, incorrect language setting, erased or unsaved radio presets, and potential inability to perform software updates.

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• July 16, 2024•Document ID: 11005746

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52722

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt (pop-up) on the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through FordPass/LincolnWay, incorrect location/global positioning system (GPS) reported through FordPass/LincolnWay, problems with remote commands being performed through FordPass/LincolnWay, incorrect data/information reported on FordPass/LincolnWay. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B156D:89 in the TCU. This may be due the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software

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• July 9, 2024•Document ID: 11005710

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52704

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) or experience a frozen screen which says "updating system software" or no progress/response from module using the universal USB updater. This may be due to low memory in the APIM commonly occurring on software level NU5T-14G381-AB/BB. The current software level can be verified in the SYNC tab of Professional Technician System (PTS) or using the vehicle's center display screen, Settings > General > About. To correct the condition, run the universal USB updater. If unsuccessful, using the latest software version of the FDRS scan tool, run the service function "APIM - Reset the Accessory Protocol Interface Module Application" and select "Clear All User Data" option. The center display screen will reboot. As soon as the vehicle's center display screen displays the boot up logo, immediately reinsert the same universal serial bus (USB) drive that was utilized during the prior failed programming attempt.

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• June 28, 2024•Document ID: 11003146

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52675

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System, or experience a frozen screen which says "updating system software" or no progress/response from module using the universal USB updater. This may be due to low memory in the APIM commonly occurring on software level

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