Ford Transit Service Bulletins
611 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 12, 2017•Document ID: 10119666Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46807
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2015-2018 Transits may exhibit a lack of airflow from the front climate control system cabin vents in fresh air mode. This concern can be due to improper installation of the hood vent air duct plug. The correct location for the plug is on the left side hood opening per the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-02.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 24, 2017•Document ID: 10115958Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46716
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2015-2017 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been modified, in particular if a bulkhead partition between the front seats and cargo area has been added to the vehicle. Fasteners or holes in the lower b-pillar are indicators that the seat belt retractor mechanism could have been compromised. If diagnostics lead to retractor replacement, inspect for drill or screw holes in the retractor housing. Damage to the seat belt retractor caused by a vehicle modifier is not warrantable.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 18, 2017•Document ID: 10115956Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46706
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2013-2016 F-Super Duty/2015-2017 Transit/2016-2017 F650-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit DTC P207F and/or P20EE (Reductant Quality Performance) in the powertrain control module (PCM). When repairing DTC P207F or P20EE, refer to the online version of the powertrain control/emission diagnostic (PC/ED) manual for the latest diagnostics. The pinpoint test RD and diagnostic trouble code chart have been updated in section 4 and 5 for DTC P207F.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 14, 2017•Document ID: 10115952Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46702
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2016-2017 Ford/Lincoln vehicles SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blank screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM software. During the update process the SYNC status bar shows Updating System Software for approximately 30 minutes. After Installation Complete pop-up appears, remove USB flash drive and install into IDS tool to update Ford database. Perform a complete ignition cycle by turning the key off for 5 minutes which is critical for a successful installation. If no updates are available or blank screen is present after an update refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for diagnosis or SYNC 3 intermittent blank screen GSB for tips. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- AEVSB2017-6.9
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryNotice to dealers regarding Ford Safety recall # 17S15 and delivery hold.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 23, 2017•Document ID: 10100508Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46486
- Date Added:
- May 24, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016-2017 FORD OR LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 MAY EXHIBIT A BLANK SCREEN OR OTHER VARIOUS SYNC SYMPTOMS ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN TRANSPORT MODE. THIS IS CONSIDERED NORMAL DUE TO THE POWER SAVING FEATURES ENABLED WHILE IN TRANSPORT MODE. IT IS BENEFICIAL FOR BATTERY LIFE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN TRANSPORT MODE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PREPPED FOR SALE. TO PREVENT A SYNC SYSTEM LOCKUP DURING TRANSPORT MODE DEACTIVATION, FOLLOW THE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) PROCEDURE EXACTLY ALLOWING TIME FOR THE SYNC SYSTEM TO COMPLETE ITS TASKS SUCH AS FULLY BOOTING UP OR POWERING DOWN AND SHUTTING OFF BEFORE MOVING TO THE NEXT STEP OF THE PROCEDURE. IF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BLANK SCREEN OR SYNC SYMPTOMS AFTER TRANSPORT MODE DEACTIVATION, REFER TO WSM, SECTION 415-00 FOR NORMAL DIAGNOSIS. THE SYNC VERSION CAN BE CONFIRMED VIA OASIS.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46461
- Date Added:
- May 22, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016 TRANSIT EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 MAY REQUIRE ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) REPLACEMENT FOR VARIOUS REASONS. TO PREVENT A SOFTWARE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE APIM AND THE AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) CAUSING INOPERATIVE RADIO PRESETS, ALSO INSTALL ACM PART NUMBER CK4Z-18C869-H. MONITOR OASIS FOR FUTURE UPDATES, ENGINEERING IS DEVELOPING A SOFTWARE SOLUTION TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR ACM REPLACEMENT. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 14G371 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 14, 2017•Document ID: 10099458Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46450
- Date Added:
- May 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 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.
Associated Products (29)2017 Ford C-Max2017 Ford E-2502017 Ford E-3502017 Ford E-4502017 Ford Edge2017 Ford Escape2017 Ford Expedition2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford F-1502017 Ford F-2502017 Ford F-3502017 Ford F-4502017 Ford F-5502017 Ford F-6502017 Ford F-7502017 Ford Fiesta2017 Ford Flex2017 Ford Focus2017 Ford Fusion2017 Ford Mustang+ 9 moreAssociated Documents - March 2, 2017•Document ID: 10099124Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46423
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2015-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRWS) HAVE A HIGH MOUNT REAR MARKER LAMP THAT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH THE STOP LAMPS. THIS LAMP ASSEMBLY MAY APPEAR TO BE A STOP LAMP BUT IS INTENDED TO ILLUMINATE WITH THE PARKING LAMPS ONLY. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 417-01.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 27, 2017•Document ID: 10095862Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46413
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2015-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 17-OCT-2016, EQUIPPED WITH A 3.2L ENGINE, AND WITH LOW TIME IN SERVICE (LESS THAN 8,000 KM (5,000 MILES)) MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM AREAS SUCH AS THE CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL, CRANKSHAFT REAR SEAL, OR FUEL INJECTION PUMP DRIVE ACCESS COVER. THESE EARLY OIL LEAKS MAY BE CAUSED BY HIGH CRANKCASE PRESSURE DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MOLDED OIL SEPARATOR IN THE VALVE COVER. IN ADDITION TO REPAIRING THE OIL LEAK, INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 6K271 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 06 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10095823Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46390
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2015-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE UNIQUE ACCESSORY DRIVE NOISE CHARACTERISTICS. ENGINEERING REVIEW OF WARRANTY RETURNED BELT TENSIONERS HAS NOT IDENTIFIED AN OUT OF SPECIFICATION PART, NOR HAVE ABNORMAL SOUNDS BEEN RECREATED DURING ON-VEHICLE EVALUATIONS WITH WARRANTY RETURNED TENSIONERS. BEFORE ATTEMPTING A REPAIR FOR AN ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM NOISE, COMPARE THE SOUND TO A LIKE TRANSIT VEHICLE IN SIMILAR RPM AND TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. IF THE SOUND IS NOT CHARACTERISTIC, USE CHASSIS EARS TO HELP ISOLATE THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. IF TENSIONER REPLACEMENT IS DEEMED NECESSARY, USE THE REPORT A VEHICLE CONCERN LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE'S OASIS SCREEN AND SUBMIT A DETAILED GLOBAL CONCERN REPORT HIGHLIGHTING THE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS WHEN THE NOISE WAS OBSERVED.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 15, 2017•Document ID: 10095614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 17-0014
- Date Added:
- March 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2015 TRANSIT VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-MAR-2015 MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVABILITY CONCERNS INCLUDING DIFFICULTY STARTING, MISFIRES AND/OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P00BD, P1247, P1548, P061B, P2195, P2198, P2196, P2197, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0131 AND/OR P162F STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY. THIS MAY BE DUE TO UNDESIRED WATER ENTRY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DIRECTLY OVER POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 6, 2017•Document ID: 10095636Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46361
- Date Added:
- March 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FORD UPFITTER SWITCH OPTION MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE BL-GY WIRE OF THE CUSTOMER INTERFACE CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT. THIS CIRCUIT IS INTENDED FOR AFTERMARKET UPFITTER ACCESSORIES THAT REQUIRE ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE START AND RUN POSITION. ENGINEERING IS AWARE AND IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING. MONITOR OASIS FOR FUTURE UPDATES. DEALERS WITH CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A GLOBAL CONCERN REPORT BY CLICKING THE REPORT A VEHICLE CONCERN LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OASIS SCREEN AND INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 6, 2017•Document ID: 10095627Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46357
- Date Added:
- March 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2015-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT TRIM ISSUES THAT ARE NOT WARRANTABLE BY FORD. TRANSIT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM WHICH ARE NOT PAINTED AND HAVE A GRAINED APPEARANCE. CONCERNS RELATED TO TRIM PAINT PEELING, OVERSPRAY, FADING, OR DISCOLORING, ARE LIKELY THE RESULT OF MODIFICATION. MODIFIED VEHICLES MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY AFTERMARKET BADGING, LABELS NEAR THE SAFETY DECAL IN THE DOOR JAMB, AND/OR NAMES IN THE SHIP TO FIELD ON THE WINDOW STICKER. OTHER INDICATORS OF MODIFICATION MAY INCLUDE CUSTOM OR TWO TONE EXTERIOR PAINT, SMOOTH AND/OR BODY COLORED EXTERIOR TRIM SUCH AS MIRRORS, BUMPERS OR BODY SIDE MOLDINGS, CUSTOM WHEELS, UNIQUE SEAT COVER STITCHING, OR CUSTOM TRIM/MOLDINGS. MODIFIERS TYPICALLY PROVIDE PRODUCT CARE AND WARRANTY LITERATURE WITH THE COMPLETED VEHICLE OR ON THEIR WEBSITE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 2, 2017•Document ID: 10095604Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 17-0011
- Date Added:
- March 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2015 TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L OR 3.7L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0627 (FUEL PUMP A CONTROL CIRCUIT/OPEN) STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 26, 2017•Document ID: 10095143Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 17-0009
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016-2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES WITH LOW MILEAGE EQUIPPED WITH A 3.2L ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 13-NOV-2016 MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P24A5 AT A LOW TIME IN SERVICE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 KM (5,000 MILES) WITH OR WITHOUT P2457. THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING BUILT WITH AN EGR COOLER THAT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE VEHICLE. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 24, 2017•Document ID: 10095184Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46332
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryREPLACING 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 LINCOLN VEHICLE. ONLY APPROVED GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES OR ORIGINALLY INSTALLED SYSTEMS ARE SUPPORTED AND CERTIFIED TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY WITH OTHER VEHICLE SYSTEMS. IF YOU SUSPECT A SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED, THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES CAN BE USED TO VERIFY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT: MONRONEY LABEL (WINDOW STICKER), PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN SOCIETY (PTS) OASIS TAB SELECT SYNC OR HVBOM. FOR GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES USE: PTS WORKSHOP TAB SELECT DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY OR ACCESSORY INSTALLATION.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 17-0006
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2017 TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY JUNCTION BOX AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 17-OCT-2016 MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE AUXILIARY RELAY 8 AND/OR AN INOPERATIVE UPFIT SWITCH 3. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A MISSING RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 10, 2017•Document ID: 10095154Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46295
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryTO 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 FLUORESCENT DYE PROVIDES A DISTINCT WHITE GLOW TO IDENTIFY ENGINE OIL LEAKS. THE NEW WHITE FLUORESCENT DYE REQUIRES A PURE UV DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION LAMP. THE WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT DYE AND PURE UV LAMP ARE NOW IN THE ROTUNDA CATALOG. DYE AND LAMP PART NUMBERS. GASOLINE ONLY DYE: 1 OUNCE BOTTLE 164-TP-33200601. DIESEL ONLY DYE: 8 OUNCE BOTTLE: 164-TP-3320-0008. PURE UV DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION LAMP 164-TP8695 OR 164-R3748.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46291
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2017 F-150 AND TRANSIT VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 15-OCT 2016 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 9.75 AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER LEAK. BEFORE APPLYING THE BEAD OF NEW SILICONE SEALANT ALL SURFACES ARE TO BE WIPED THOROUGHLY WITH MOTORCRAFTÙ METAL SURFACE PREP / ZC-31-B WIPES AND ALLOWED TO DRY FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO MINUTES. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 205-02. RAPTOR VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE A DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER STIFFENING RING, THIS MUST BE REINSTALLED DURING THE REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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