2020 Ford Transit service bulletins & manufacturer communications
177 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford Transit. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 177
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-…TSB 26-2226 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 8, 2026
- Some 2020-2026 Transit vehicle customers may request vehicle speed to be limited. Speed limiting can be configured to 65 mph (105 km/h), 70 mph (113 km/h), or 75 mph (121 km/h) usi…SSM 54758 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 20, 2026
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N12 Certain 2020-2025 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles Transfer Case Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation25N12 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 2, 2026
- Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" …SSM 54720 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2026
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation25N17 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 25, 2026
- 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…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activa…SSM 54589 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2026
- For 2017 2026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testin…SSM 54592 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 17, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2611. Reason For Update: Change the part number for the transmission fluid heat exchanger bolt (Expedition/Navigator) as well as change the claim/pa…TSB 26-2046 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 13, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2474 for 3 Part List corrections. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * H…TSB 25-2611 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 18, 2025
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement25L02 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Dec 2, 2025
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 54366 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 2025
- Some 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 …SSM 54363 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2429 for a labor operation correction. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions…TSB 25-2474 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 30, 2025
- Some 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 Fa…SSM 54313 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Oct 21, 2025
- Some 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), …SSM 54269 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 4, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2300 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following condition…TSB 25-2429 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 13, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2131 to add reprogram for later level software, new Steps 1-4 in Service Procedure. Updated Part List with 3 superseded part numbers. Some of the ve…TSB 25-2300 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 16, 2025
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Th…SSM 54116 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 7, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Lack of air flow from inoperative blower motor * Open or damaged fuse F10 in…TSB 25-2363 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2025
- 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 vehic…SSM 53764 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 13, 2025
- Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software24B47 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 10, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2394 to update the Parts List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: *Driver…TSB 25-2182 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 2, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 24-2436. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least on…TSB 25-2131 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 17, 2025
- Certain 2020-2024 model year transit all-wheel-drive (awd) vehicles — all wheel drive module (awdm) software update24B39 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Feb 25, 2025
- Some 2020-2024 Transit vehicles built on 01-Aug-2019 and through 23-Oct-2024 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist on initial engine start-up with diagnostic trouble code (DT…SSM 53327 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 24, 2025
- All Transit accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code.SSM 53323 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 23, 2025
- 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.SSM 53305 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 17, 2025
- "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 shif…TSB 24-2436 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 10, 2025
- Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software24B47 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Dec 4, 2024
- "Some 2019-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 11-Feb-2021 may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • Front seat cushion sagging • Illuminated air bag warning ind…TSB 24-2394 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 21, 2024
- 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 …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- Various Vehicles Equipped With A 10R80 Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift - Built On Or Before 15-Aug-2022TSB 24-2304 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Sep 26, 2024
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer, 2020-2023 Transit, 2021-2022 F-150, 2021-2022 Mustang and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission (excluding hybrid) may exhi…TSB 24-2254 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 26, 2024
- Certain 2020-2024 Model Year Transit All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Vehicles All-Wheel-Drive Module (AWDM) Software Update. Warranty part analysis and bench testing has shown that thrust be…24B39 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 24, 2024
- 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 …24B47 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 23, 2024
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation promp…SSM 52722 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 16, 2024
- 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 experien…SSM 52704 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jul 9, 2024
- 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 f…SSM 52675 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jun 28, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Transit C…TSB 24-2182 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jun 6, 2024
- 2024-2024 Tranist- Keyless Entry Keypad and Master Code Retrieval. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory…SSM 52596 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Jun 6, 2024
- This article supersedes TSBs 24-2100 and 24-2070 to add 2023 F-150 vehicles, update the TSB Issue statement and the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expeditio…TSB 24-2176 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued May 31, 2024
- Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits come…SSM 52548 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 18, 2024
- Some 2018-2019 Explorer and 2018-2024 Transit/F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P0…SSM 52483 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Apr 25, 2024
- 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 glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- 2015-2024 Transit and 2023-2024 Transit Trail vehicles equipped with DRW have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. This lamp assembly may app…SSM 52448 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 16, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2444 to add 2024 model year vehicles. Some 2015-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (only), and U-joints at…TSB 24-2099 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 2, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2059 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement. Some 2021-2022 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2020-2023 Transit/Explorer/Avia…TSB 24-2100 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 29, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2235 to correct the Parts List and update Step 2 of the Service Procedure. Some 2019-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 11-Feb-2021 may experie…TSB 24-2053 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 15, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2351 to remove 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicle applications. The 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicles will be the subject of a separate art…TSB 24-2059 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 13, 2024
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak i…SSM 52335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorr…SSM 52314 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2024
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassà ®/LincolnWayà ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep M…SSM 52307 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 29, 2024
- Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator, 2022-2023 Mustang, 2020-2023 Transit, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhi…TSB 23-2351 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2023
- Some 2019-2020 Transit vehicles may exhibit various SRS diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when used as delivery and/or courier vehicle. This may be due to repeated rear entry of the …TSB 23-2230 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 2, 2023
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2263 to update the Title, Issue, Action, Service Procedure, and Part List. Some 2019-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 11-Feb-2021 may experie…TSB 23-2235 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 3, 2023
- Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as…SSM 51939 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 21, 2023
- Some 2015-2023 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…SSM 51907 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Sep 7, 2023
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2…TSB 23-2250 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 14, 2023
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it can…SSM 51838 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode.…SSM 51725 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2023
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. T…SAN-Vol1 I1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2023
- TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. Whe…SSM 51687 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2023
- Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission …TSB 22-2428 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2023
- 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L engines, 2020-2022 Transit vehicles with 3.5L Duratec/3.5L EcoBoost engines, 2021-2023 Bronco with the 2.3L or 2.7L …TSB 23-2154 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2023
- 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 ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021-2023 F-150/Bronco, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagemen…SSM 51531 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 3, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassà ®/LincolnWayà ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep M…SSM 51449 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2023
- Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as…SSM 51419 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 2023
- 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L engines, 2020-2022 Transit vehicles with 3.5L Duratec/3.5L EcoBoost engines, 2023 Bronco with the 2.3L engine having…TSB 23-2015 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 2023
- Some 2018-2023 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, …SSM 51306 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 2023
- Some 2020-2022 Transit, 2022 E-Transit vehicles built on or before 26-Apr-2022 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist at initial vehicle start-up with diagnostic trouble code …SSM 51295 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 11, 2023
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2205 to update the vehicles and vehicle model years affected. 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with 2.7L, 3.5L EcoBoost or 5.0L engines, 2020-2022 Transit ve…TSB 22-2471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 6, 2022
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user …SSM 51228 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Dec 1, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2271 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (only), and …TSB 22-2444 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Nov 21, 2022
- 2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with DRW 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…SSM 51168 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user …SSM 51131 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Oct 13, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Transit vehicles may experience intermittent operation of the power sliding door (PSD) which may not open/close properly. It can still be closed manually. Diagnostic…TSB 22-2305 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 31, 2022
- Some 2015-2022 Transit vehicles may experience a snap, click and/or pop noise from the door check when opening/closing the front door(s). This may be due to a cracked/broken door c…TSB 22-2321 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 11, 2022
- Some 2018-2021 F-150 3.3L, 2020-2021 Explorer 3.3L, and 2020-2021 Transit 3.5L may experience an illuminated low oil pressure and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic t…SSM 50988 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2022
- Some 2019-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 11-Feb-2021 may experience a front seat cushion sagging. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the s…TSB 22-2263 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 29, 2022
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles equipped with factory keyless entry remote may exhibit a broken flip-key at the base of the fob. For customers that may require a more robust key du…SSM 50971 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 28, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2175 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure. Some 2015-2022 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (onl…TSB 22-2271 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 7, 2022
- Some 2015-2022 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…SSM 50874 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 22, 2022
- Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, …SSM 50841 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 8, 2022
- Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L Ecoboost Engine - Fuel Filler Door E85 Label Removal .In all of the affected vehicles, the fuel tank filler door …21L04 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 8, 2022
- Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln p…SSM 50804 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2022
- Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L Ecoboost Engine - Fuel Filler Door E85 Label Removal - In all of the affected vehicles, the fuel tank filler door…21L04 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 17, 2022
- Some 2015 2022 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel only, and a U-joint at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hum…TSB 22-2175 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 5, 2022
- 2020-2022 Transit vehicles equipped with the push down parking brake lever operate differently than the standard parking brake. When the push down parking brake is engaged by pulli…SSM 50720 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Apr 22, 2022
- Some 2019-2022 Transit vehicles may experience intermittent operation of the power sliding door (PSD) which may not open/close properly. It can still be closed manually. Diagnostic…SSM 50699 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 14, 2022
- Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A a…SSM 50661 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 6, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) …SSM 50659 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 6, 2022
- In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it ca…SSM 50651 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 5, 2022
- 2015-2022 Transit vehicles equipped with DRW 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…SSM 50589 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 15, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) …SSM 50588 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2022
- Some 2015-2021 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel only, and a U-joint at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hum…TSB 22-2043 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 15, 2022
- Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to…SSM 50375 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 23, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles built on 12-Aug-2019 and through 1-Sep-2021 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist on initial engine start-up with diagnostic trouble code (DTC…SSM 50343 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 13, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022…SSM 50306 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift. It is also possible to experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or diagn…TSB 21-2377 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 28, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 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…SSM 50236 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 28, 2021
- Some 2019-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 11-Feb-2021 may experience a front seat cushion sagging. This may be due to a broken seat suspension mat. To correct this conditi…TSB 21-2353 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 05-Aug-2021 without SYNC may exhibit a concern where the FordPass Connect selection is missing in the instrument panel cluster (I…SSM 50181 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Oct 7, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles may experience a pop/sizzle/crack noise from the exhaust. This may be due to water dripping on the exhaust from the evaporator drain tube. To correc…TSB 21-2335 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Sep 28, 2021
- Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped with 3.5L PFDI Engines Inactive Smart Acceleration Truncation Feature In all of the affected vehicles, the Smart Acceleration…21B58 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 24, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles may exhibit a harsh engagement into drive. The vehicle may or may not have an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble co…TSB 21-2321 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 23, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles equipped with factory keyless entry remote may exhibit a broken flip-key at the base of the fob. A broken key can be replaced with the current servi…SSM 50139 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 23, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles may exhibit an open master fuse in the high current battery junction box. The master fuses are now available as a separate service part and can be r…SSM 50110 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Sep 13, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 50067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2021
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot a…SSM 50049 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 17, 2021
- Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is…SSM 50039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec engine and all 2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 01-Jul-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp…TSB 21-2224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 19, 2021
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with factory keyless entry remote may exhibit a broken flip-key at the base of the fob. Ford has been provided feedback from fleet customers of …SSM 49927 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 49821 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 24, 2021
- 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 ex…SSM 49805 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 18, 2021
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles upfitted by Utilimaster for Amazon may exhibit various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) concerns and/or blind spot, crosswalk, tire pres…SSM 49802 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 13, 2021
- 2015-2021 Transit vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. This lamp assembly may appear to be…SSM 49760 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 29, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates tab although an SSM or TSB is published for a software update. This may b…SSM 49756 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Apr 28, 2021
- Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth dev…SSM 49747 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 22, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Transit vehicles built with manual sliding door(s) may have an incorrectly adjusted ajar switch. To correct this condition, follow the service procedure to readjust …TSB 21-2102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 14, 2021
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles may experience a pop/sizzle/crack noise from the exhaust. This may be due to water dripping on the exhaust from the evaporator drain tube. To correct the…TSB 21-2109 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 12, 2021
- Some 2017-2021 Transit vehicles built on or before 30-Nov-2020 may experience a slow fill condition and/or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code…TSB 21-2106 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 8, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles equipped with a gas engine may exhibit a harsh engagement into drive with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic…TSB 21-2044 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 31, 2021
- Some 2018-2019 F-150/F-Super Duty/Expedition/Navigator and 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a 'Trailer Connected' or 'Trailer Disconnected' message in the vehicle's messa…SSM 49708 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 29, 2021
- For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 Escape/Explorer/SuperDuty/Transit/Aviator/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport/F-150/Mustang/Mach-E t…SSM 49690 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 25, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Transit vehicles may experience difficulty opening and/or closing the manual sliding door that will require sliding door adjustment. When performing the sliding door…SSM 49665 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 15, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (SRW), and a U-joint at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hu…TSB 21-2064 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 10, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P025A And/Or DTC U0109 stored in the powertrain control …SSM 49618 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 23, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec and built on or before 29-Jan-2021 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with any combination of …SSM 49546 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 4, 2021
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot me…SSM 49541 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2021
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles built on 12-Aug-2019 and through 17-Jul-2020 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist on initial engine start-up with DTC U2016:47 stored in the power…SSM 49528 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 2, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Transit vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with all of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the powertrain contr…SSM 49510 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 29, 2021
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles may exhibit an open master fuse in the high current battery junction box. The master fuses are now available as a separate service part and can be replac…SSM 49432 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 7, 2021
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit the vehicle locator feature display the vehicle location incorrectly when using the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app. Customers may …SSM 49426 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 5, 2021
- Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit, 2019-2020 Transit Connect, and 2020 EcoSport vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when…SSM 49406 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 16, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles built on 31-Jul-2020 and through 14-Aug-2020 may experience a forward collision warning light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1433:54 and U2100:00 s…SSM 49314 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Nov 6, 2020
- Certain 2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Front View and Center High Mount Stop Lamp Camera Improper Function In some of the affected vehicles, insufficient electrical conduct…20B39 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 6, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec and built on or before 22-Sep-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with any combination of the followi…SSM 49285 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 27, 2020
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot me…SSM 49284 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2020
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may exhibit incomplete user authorization, inoperative remote features and/or a message stati…SSM 49283 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2020
- Some 2015-2020 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (SRW) and a U-joint at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hum…TSB 20-2214 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2020
- Some of the affected all-wheel driver (AWD) vehicles were assembled with mismatched front to rear final drive gear ratios. AWD vehicles with mismatched gear ratios may exhibit fron…20B35 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 9, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with all of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the powertrain control mo…SSM 49242 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 7, 2020
- Some 2015-2020 Transit high roof bus/passenger wagon vehicles may experience a loose or unseated headliner at the C and/or C 1/2 pillar(s) causing visible gaps. This may be due to …TSB 20-2341 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 30, 2020
- Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Alth…SSM 49210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 2020
- Certain 2020 Model Year Transit vehicles with 3.5L engines and F-150 / Police Interceptor Utility vehicles with 3.3L engines - Cylinder Head Replacement20B21-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 17, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles may exhibit an open master fuse in the high current battery junction box. The master fuses are now available as a separate service part and can be replac…SSM 49167 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 7, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles built on or before 12-Feb-2020 may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the transmission fluid cooler. When replacing the transmission fluid cooler, also…SSM 49129 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 26, 2020
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit incomplete user authorization, no authorization pop-up on the SYNC infotainment system, vehicle connectivity con…SSM 49085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 12, 2020
- Some 2020 F150/Nautilus/Expedition/Transit/Edge/Escape/Mustang vehicles built on or before 21-Jun-2020 may exhibit various front and/or rear parking aid camera concerns such as poo…SSM 49033 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 29, 2020
- In all of the affected vehicles, the Standard Battery Guard (SBG) feature, typically used by specific third-party converters and upfitters, may not remain active for the period of …20B31 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 20, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement into drive with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) wi…TSB 20-2226 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 8, 2020
- 2020 Transit, F-Super Duty, F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial, 2021 F-650/F-750/E-series incomplete, chassis Cab, cutaway and stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a lane keeping or…SSM 48959 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Jun 30, 2020
- 2020 Transit, F-Super Duty, F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial, 2021 F-650/F-750/E-series incomplete, chassis Cab, cutaway and stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a lane keeping or…SSM 48954 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 29, 2020
- 2020 Transit, F-Super Duty, F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial, 2021 F-650/F-750/E-series incomplete, chassis Cab, cutaway and stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a lane keeping or…SSM 48915 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Jun 22, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission and under 8,000 Km (5,000 mi) may exhibit a harsh engagement into DRIVE and/or REVERSE with or without an il…SSM 48913 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 2020
- Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steeri…SSM 48908 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement into drive with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) wi…TSB 20-2185 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 17, 2020
- In all of the affected vehicles, there are shallow pressed valve seats in the cylinder heads. This may lead to a rough idle, engine misfires with a reduction in power/torque, and a…20B21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 4, 2020
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the infotainment system stating in Michigan when trying to select a point of interest using the push to talk fe…SSM 48864 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 2, 2020
- In all of the affected vehicles, there are shallow pressed valve seats in the cylinder heads. This may lead to a rough idle, engine misfires with a reduction in power/torque and a …20B21-A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2020
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered "deep sleep mode". This mode is enabled due to the vehi…SSM 48757 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles with no rear floor covering built on or before 16-Dec-2019 are manufactured without the step well pad on the passenger sliding door step. The vehicle is …SSM 48718 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 3, 2020
- SSM 48652 - 2020 Transit - Lack Of Power Steering Assist On Initial Engine Start-Up With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U2016:47 - Built On Or After 12-Aug-2019 Some 2020 Transit ve…SSM 48652 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 19, 2020
- SSM 48649 - 2020 Various Vehicles - Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Incomplete User Authorization, Vehicle Connectivity/Location And/Or FordPass/LincolnWay Concerns S…SSM 48649 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 19, 2020
- SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may …SSM 48619 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Mar 9, 2020
- SSM 48618 - 2020 Various Vehicles - Equipped With SYNC 3 - Unable To Schedule Remote Start Using Fordpass Or Lincolnway Applications Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit…SSM 48618 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 6, 2020
- Some 2020 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec and built on or before 14-Jan-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp with any combination of the followi…SSM 48572 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 20, 2020
- SSM 48558 - 2017-2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Various FordPass/LincolnWay Mobile App Concerns Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipp…SSM 48558 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 18, 2020
- SSM 48552 - 2020 Various Vehicles - Equipped With SYNC 3 - System Stating "In Michigan" When Using Push To Talk Navigation Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 …SSM 48552 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 14, 2020
- SSM 48551 - 2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With SYNC 3 Various SYNC Performance Related Concerns Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit various perfor…SSM 48551 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 14, 2020
- In some of the affected vehicles, the incorrect rear climate control heater lines may be installed allowing contact between the heater lines and the drive shaft. This contact may c…19B42-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 31, 2020
- Some 2020 Escape/Corsair, Edge, Explorer, Fusion, Ranger, Transit Connect Vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit a "Battery Backup Component Failure" message in the cluster. This…SSM 48468 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 20, 2020
- Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative electrical AC power outlet socket built on or after 28-May-2018. This may be due to a body control module (BCM) s…SSM 48443 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2020
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the FordPass or Lincolnway app. If only the scheduling portion of the…SSM 48444 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 13, 2020
- NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Customer Satisfaction Program 19B42 Certain 2020 Model Year Transit Vehicles With All Wheel Drive and Rear Climate Control Rear Heater Coolant Lines Ins…19B42 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 19, 2019