Ford F-450 Service Bulletins (2012)

154 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 24, 2026•Document ID: 11029052

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 54601

  Date Added:

  February 27, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  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

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• September 24, 2025•Document ID: 11023852

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24L05

  Date Added:

  October 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles

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• August 23, 2025•Document ID: 11022355

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24L05

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles

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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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• April 24, 2024•Document ID: 10254138

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52476

  Date Added:

  May 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  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.

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• January 18, 2024•Document ID: 10249175

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52188

  Date Added:

  January 24, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  2024 F-Super Duty vehicles are equipped with XL-22 (WSS-M2C184-A1) high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. This fluid is an improvement in high temperature and thermal oxidative stability compared to Mercon LV. This power steering fluid is also compatible and highly recommended to use when filling or topping off power steering systems of all 2012-2023 F-Super Duty vehicles originally equipped with Mercon LV.

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• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249483

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  22N14 S1

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Test Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074 Adding owner letter and corrected dealer bulletin. First Part submitted 11/01/23

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• December 13, 2023•Document ID: 10248068

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  23B63

  Date Added:

  January 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Testing Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074

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• October 24, 2023•Document ID: 10244684

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  22N14 S1

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Customer Satisfaction Program 22N14 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine - State Inspection and Maintenance Test Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074

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• June 8, 2023•Document ID: 10237789

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 51691

  Date Added:

  June 16, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain control module estimates hydrocarbon levels in the SCR and may increase idle speed to remove them. Idle speed will be increased to 1000 RPM for ambient temperatures near 26°C (80°F) and may increase to 1200 RPM at -40 °C (-40°F). Vehicles may exhibit exhaust smoke and diesel exhaust fluid smell during elevated idle condition. Exhaust smoke and smell condition will not affect reliability or durability of the engine. Power take-off (PTO) use and idle set point control will disable elevated speed. It is required that the operator monitor the vehicle and adhere to any Exhaust Filter warning messages.

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• April 4, 2023•Document ID: 10235153

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 51536

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  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.

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• December 13, 2022•Document ID: 10228867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 51251

  Date Added:

  January 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. When engine temperatures reach 150 °F (65 °C) or higher, (from engine idle up to approximately 1700 RPM's), this noise can typically be heard at the front wheel well and is often isolated to the transmission bell housing or oil pan area. Typewriter Noise is not detrimental to engine function or durability and has no short or long term effects on the engine. Do not attempt repairs to eliminate this noise. This noise is characteristic of the 6.7L diesel engine and will typically cease or diminish significantly within the oil change maintenance interval.

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• September 8, 2022•Document ID: 10222521

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  22N14

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Powertrain Control Module Reprograming for Inspection and Maintenance Testing

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• May 17, 2022•Document ID: 10211955

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  21M04

  Date Added:

  May 19, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457 - In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light due to the EGR cooler becoming plugged with hydrocarbon or soot at high mileage. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) for EGR cooler efficiency below threshold (DTC P0401) and/or insufficient EGR flow at idle (DTC P2457) are stored when the malfunction indicator light is illuminated.

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• March 24, 2022•Document ID: 10209377

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 22-2115

  Date Added:

  March 29, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2011-2012 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2073 and/or P2074 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.

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• March 24, 2022•Document ID: 10209384

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 50636

  Date Added:

  March 29, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain control module estimates hydrocarbon levels in the SCR and may increase idle speed to remove them. Idle speed will be increased to 1000 RPM for ambient temperatures near 26°C (80°F) and may increase to 1200 RPM at -40 °C (-40°F). Vehicles may exhibit exhaust smoke and diesel exhaust fluid smell during elevated idle condition. Exhaust smoke and smell condition will not affect reliability or durability of the engine. Power take-off (PTO) use and idle set point control will disable elevated speed. It is required that the operator monitor the vehicle and adhere to any Exhaust Filter warning messages.

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• January 14, 2022•Document ID: 10206863

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  21M04

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Customer Satisfaction Program 21M04 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457

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• December 8, 2021•Document ID: 10205475

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 50330

  Date Added:

  December 26, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 20112014 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engine may experience an exhaust leak due to broken exhaust manifold studs. New parts have been released to service this condition. Replace the exhaust manifold on the side with a broken stud. On cylinders 1,2,3,5,6 and 7 use stud part number W715713-S431. If replacing the studs on cylinders 4 and/or 8 use stud part number W717172-S900 and replace both studs and install new spacers and heat shields on the affected side(s). Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-01. Part numbers: heat shield left side, FC3Z-9Y427-A and DC3Z-9A462-B for the right side. Spacer part number FC3Z-00810-A. Exhaust manifold part numbers: DC3Z-9430-A (right) and DC3Z-9431-A (left). Exhaust Manifold Gasket FC3Z-9448-A. Exhaust Manifold Nut W701706-S430.

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• May 18, 2021•Document ID: 10194421

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 49805

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2011-2021 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may have engine oil in the exhaust after turbocharger replacement for various reasons. To correct the condition, remove the exhaust and stand the exhaust up with the turbocharger inlet side facing down using a suitable drain pan. Allow the exhaust to drain for at least 24 hours and reinstall. Do not perform a manual exhaust regeneration.

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• January 27, 2021•Document ID: 10186678

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 49495

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet

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