Service bulletin SB-15B22

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10058725
Published by NHTSA	2015-11-09
Manufacturer's number	SB-15B22
Manufacturer's date	2015-08-01
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA's summary

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HAD DEVELOPED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FAILURES, RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT LOSS WHILE DRIVING OR A LACK OF POWER OR NO START AND SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED *CN

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

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Software

Vehicles listed
FORD FIESTA	2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
FORD FOCUS	2012, 2013, 2014

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
13V523000	2013-10-30. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
14M02 06	2022-12-02. Service bulletin. Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission; Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Non-Ford Part Usage: • Vehicles that are still covered by the 8 years/80,000-mile Emissions warranty coverage MUST be serviced with a NEW Ford Motor Company TCM. • Vehicles outside of or exceeding the 8 years/80,000-mile coverage are authorized to use a used Ford Motor Company TCM, a refurbished original Ford TCM, or an aftermarket TCM that will successfully complete the required Ford software updates.
SSM 49821	2021-06-01. Service bulletin. 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, 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.
SSM 47002	2018-05-29. Service bulletin. Some 2011-2017 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit various concerns following IPC replacement including odometer displaying incorrect English or Metric units and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2101 in multiple modules. If Programmable Module Installation (PMI) has been performed on the replacement IPC, disconnect the IPC, start a new Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) session and perform a PMI on the IPC. Do not reconnect the IPC until after the IDS or FJDS states it is unable to communicate with the IPC, then allow the PMI process to complete. This will automatically load the correct configuration and address any related DTCs or symptoms.
SSM 46900	2018-01-29. Service bulletin. Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select - Toolbox - Body - Security - PATS Functions - Parameter Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable.
TSB 16-0129	2017-08-01. Service bulletin. Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power. These symptoms are usually accompanied by an illuminated Check Engine lamp. Additional symptoms may include messages in the message center indicating hill start assist is not available, that parking aid malfunction/service is required or the transmission PRNDL/S gear selector on the instrument cluster may flash. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, U0101, U1013 and/or P0606 will be present or stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SSM 46421	2017-05-15. Service bulletin. 2013-2017 FOCUS S MODEL VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED IN THE IPC AND THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE ADDED. THE SENSOR IS IN THE RIGHT HAND OUTSIDE MIRROR AND IS USED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FOR CALCULATIONS.
14M02-S3	2017-03-20. Service bulletin. CERTAIN 2011 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FIESTA AND 2012 THROUGH 2016 MODEL YEAR FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE
SSM 46371	2017-03-20. Service bulletin. SOME 2012-2017 FOCUS ELECTRIC/2013-2017 CMAX ENERGI/FUSION ENERGI/2015-2017 MKC/MKZ/2016-2017 MKX AND 2017 CONTINENTAL VEHICLES OPERATING WITH A 3G TCU ON OR BEFORE 16-JAN-2017 MAY NOT RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS REMOTE COMMANDS VIA MYLINCOLN/MYFORD MOBILE PHONE APPLICATIONS. 2G NETWORKS WERE DECOMMISSIONED ON 16-JAN-2017. IF THE 3G TCU WAS OPERATING ON A 2G NETWORK, IT WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ATTEMPT TO RECONNECT TO THE REPLACEMENT 3G NETWORK. TO CORRECT, RESET THE TCU BY REMOVING ITS POWER FUSE FOR 5 MINUTES. IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT, FOLLOW NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS IN WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 415-00. REFER TO PTS OASIS HOME PAGE FOR TCU VERSION IDENTIFICATION. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 14G229 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
SSM 46358	2017-03-17. Service bulletin. 2011-2017 FIESTA AND 2012-2017 FOCUS SERVICE PIGTAIL FOR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR C1750A IS AVAILABLE. IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED USE PART NUMBER FU2Z-14S411-VA. REPLACEMENT OF WIRING HARNESS 12A581 IS NO LONGER REQUIRED WHEN THIS CONNECTOR NEEDS SERVICING.
SSM 45935	2017-02-11. Service bulletin. SOME 2014 - 2016 FIESTA EQUIPPED WITH 1.6L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION (WRENCH)/SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH NO DTCS. THE POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION (WRENCH)/SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE AN ENGINE OIL CHANGE IS DUE. IF NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ARE PRESENT IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) THEN PERFORM APPROPRIATE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PER THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE. AFTER MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETED TURN OFF THE WRENCH LIGHT BY PERFORMING THE SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR RESET PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 413-01 - GENERAL PROCEDURES - RESET THE SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR. USE CAUSAL PART 4273 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL. MONITOR OASIS FOR FURTHER UPDATES.