# Service bulletin SSM 46135

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10090682
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-02\-07
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 46135
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-10\-18
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

SOME 2015\-2017 TRANSIT HIGH ROOF WAGON VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 2\-JUN\-2015 MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A HEADLINER PANEL THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SEATED, CAUSING A GAP AT THE C AND/OR C 1/2 PILLAR\(S\). IN MOST CASES THE CONDITION CAN BE RESOLVED BY REMOVING THE ASSOCIATED PILLAR TRIM PANEL, CAREFULLY SEATING THE HEADLINER PILLAR TAB TO THE PILLAR BLOCK, AND WHILE HOLDING THE HEADLINER IN PLACE, REINSTALLING THE PILLAR TRIM PANEL. HEADLINER PILLAR TAB DAMAGE SHOULD BE REPAIRED WITH SERVICE KIT EK4Z\-6151916\-A. VISUAL INSPECTION IS ADEQUATE FOR THIS CONDITION, WHILE PHYSICAL TUGGING OR PRYING MAY DAMAGE AN OTHERWISE ACCEPTABLE CONNECTION. HEADLINER RETENTION IN THESE AREAS IS INTENTIONALLY DELICATE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT. DO NOT FABRICATE ALTERNATIVE HEADLINER ATTACHMENT METHODS.

## 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

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2016 FORD TRANSIT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [19V271000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V271000.md), 2019-04-03: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- [19V183000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V183000.md), 2019-03-06: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- [16V350000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V350000.md), 2016-05-24: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- [16V331000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V331000.md), 2016-05-20: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 52476](/bulletins/10254138.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. 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 glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated \(wired\) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com \> Parts and Service \> Parts Product Line Information \> Keys/Entry Devices \> Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- [TSB 22\-2321](/bulletins/10218620.md), 2022-08-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT. 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 check and/or fastener. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect/replace the front door check and/or fastener.
- [SSM 50375](/bulletins/10205694.md), 2021-12-27, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If possible, using the original USB that installed the update, reperform the update and verify the navigation voice prompts have returned. Multiple reboots are expected when this update is being performed. Verify the Installation Is Complete message displays in the touch screen. If the original USB is not available, go to website https://syncnavigation.com/ford/home or https://syncnavigation.com/lincoln/home to download the files once more for the affected vehicle. For further map update support, reference the FAQ section on these websites.
- [TSB160066](/bulletins/10205031.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Touchscreen navigation system \- arabic language \- blank screen
- [TSB160051](/bulletins/10205016.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Broken interior sliding door handle \- Built on or before 01/04/2016
- [Service](/bulletins/10204994.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STEERING; VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- [Service Informat](/bulletins/10204989.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Online automotive service information system for April 2016\-AM/FM/CD or sync with a 4.2 inch screen may exhibit a blank screen and no a;udio after a crank event.
- [TSB160001](/bulletins/10204987.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; AIR BAGS; STRUCTURE. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications \- March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) B141B and/or B141C
- [TSB 21\-2408](/bulletins/10203655.md), 2021-12-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Some 2015\-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine and block heater may exhibit a repeat coolant leak from a deteriorated O\-ring and/or intake manifold thermostat housing. This may be due to the block heater in the thermostat housing. To correct the condition, install a block heater service kit in the engine block.
- [TSB 21\-2102](/bulletins/10191171.md), 2021-05-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. 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 the ajar switch.

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