# Service bulletin TSB\-09\-20\-5

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10032625
- Published by NHTSA: 2010\-04\-21
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-09\-20\-5
- Manufacturer's date: 2010\-04\-01
- NHTSA component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

## NHTSA's summary

FORD: SHUDDER OR VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN LOADED. SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS \(SRW\) AND DUAL REAR WHEEL \(DRW\) MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ESPECIALLY WHEN HEAVILY LOADED. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Throttle and cruise control, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2008 FORD F SUPER DUTY
- 2008 to 2010 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2008 to 2010 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2009 to 2010 FORD SUPER DUTY

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [07V139000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V139000.md), 2007-03-26: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 51909](/bulletins/10243490.md), 2023-10-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30\-Jun\-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- [TSB160057](/bulletins/10205022.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Torqshift Transmission \- Malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCS\) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- [SSM 47976](/bulletins/10160931.md), 2019-06-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi\-Purpose Grease Spray XL\-5\-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter hub greatly increases the likelihood of the flexplate cracking in the future. Missing dowels may cause a misalignment issue also resulting in a premature failure. Refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 307\-01.
- [ASI\-44534](/bulletins/10056196.md), 2014-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2\-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003\-2014 F\-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F\-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. \*PE
- [TSB\-13\-12\-22](/bulletins/10054755.md), 2014-02-24, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP \(MIL\) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES \(DTCS\) P0713 AND/OR P0710 REGARDING TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2008\-2009 F\-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD, 2008\-2010 F\-250, F\-350, 2008\-2011 E\-350, E\-450, F\-450, F\-550, 2011 F\-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, F\-50 COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS. \*PE
- [12\-3\-15](/bulletins/10044125.md), 2012-05-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD: SOME 2009\- 2011 E\-SERIES, F\-SUPER DUTY\-F\-53 MOTORHOME AND F\-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT MIL WITH DTCS P0751, P0730 AND/OR P2700. \*JS
- [CSP\-11B23](/bulletins/10041245.md), 2011-09-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CRANKCASE, COOLANT LOSS, AND ENGINE NOISE. \*RM
- [AS\-21687](/bulletins/10039072.md), 2011-07-07, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION, SURGE, OR LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE MAY BE ACTIVATING. \*RM
- [AS\-21769](/bulletins/10039053.md), 2011-07-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; POWER TRAIN. FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. \*RM
- [CSP\-10M05](/bulletins/10034712.md), 2011-01-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CAUSE SYMPTOMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AUDIBLE NOISE FROM THE CATALYST Y PIPE AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. \*PE

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