Loss Of MS-CAN Communication And/Or Other Various Symptoms Due To Upfitter Pickup Box Removal – 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty

2017 Ford F-350

NHTSA ID Number: 10160886 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47981 Summary Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles where the pickup box has been removed due to a modification, may exhibit various symptoms due to loss of communication on the medium speed controller area network (MS-CAN). Additional symptoms such as climate control system inoperative, front control interface module (FCIM) controls … Read more

16S45 – Frame Crossmember Reinforcement Bracket Inspection – 2017 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V945 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected 7,105   Reinforcement Bracket Missing from Fuel Tank A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling … Read more

Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye – Ford Lincoln & Mercury

2017 Ford F-150

SSM 47550 Multiple Vehicle Lines – Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye To 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 … Read more

Wheel Center Caps May Fall Off – 2017 Ford F-250 F-350

2017 F-250 – F-350 Single Rear Wheel Center Caps May Fall Off Due to Improper Installation Some center caps on 2017 F-250 – 350 Single rear wheel vehicles may not be correctly installed and could fall off.   Proper Installation Procedure: 1. Align ornament to the lug nuts. 2. Hold ornament so that all of … Read more

4X4 not Engaging, Not Staying Engaged and/or Unlocking in Extreme Cold Temperatures – 2011-2012 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550

TSB 12-2-5 FRONT HUBS ENGAGEMENT IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES BELOW -18 DEGREES CELSIUS OR 0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/6/2012 Publication Date: February 10, 2012   FORD: 2011-2012 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550   ISSUE: Some 2011-2012 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 4X4 and built on or before 2/6/2012 may exhibit a 4X4 not … Read more