# Service bulletin SSM 46542

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10109021
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-01
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 46542
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-04\-24
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. Replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. The updated 'brown' spark plug boots are longer than the black boots to accommodate a running change in the spark plug length. The ignition coil bodies and spring/resistor are transferable and only the rubber boots require replacement. Failure to install the spark plug boots provided with the replacement engine could lead to drivability concerns.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109021-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109021-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 to 2008 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2005 FORD F SUPER DUTY
- 2008 FORD F SUPER DUTY
- 2005 to 2008 FORD F\-150
- 2006 to 2008 FORD F\-53
- 2006 to 2007 FORD SUPER DUTY
- 2006 to 2008 LINCOLN MARK LT
- 2005 to 2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 54601](/bulletins/11029052.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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 master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module \(BCM\). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab \> Accessories \> Installation \> Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide \> PPT C \> Step C2.\<br /\>\<br /\> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
- [TSB 20\-2307](/bulletins/10181917.md), 2020-11-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Some 2003\-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006\-2020 F\-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends \(IWE\). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to remove and cap the vacuum supply line.
- [SSM 48157](/bulletins/10165713.md), 2019-10-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2002\-2008 F\-Super Duty, F\-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. To ensure the VSM is configured correctly, use the Integrated Diagnostic System \(IDS\) scan tool and select the blue ball and socket icon in the upper left corner. Select the utility knife in the bottom left corner. Select Update/Special Function and enter 53061 in the blue box then press the tick mark. The screen will go back to the system utilities page. Navigate to the toolbox tab and run the Programmable Module Installation \(PMI\) on the VSM. The procedure will prompt you to manually enter the as\-built into the VSM. Obtain the as\-built data from PTS \> OASIS \> As\-Built.
- [TSB\-12\-8\-1](/bulletins/10048099.md), 2012-12-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE. FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: MAY HAVE SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY LEADING TO LESS AIRFLOW OR ENGINE IDLING RPM FLUCTUATION AND HARD STARTS OR BATTERY DISCONNECT OR DEAD BATTERY AFTER KEEP ALIVE MEMORY \(KAM\) CLEAR. MODELS 2003\-05 THUNDERBIRD, 05\-06 MUSTANG, 06\-08 FUSION, 04\-05 EXPLORER, 05\-06 EXPEDITION, 05\-07 F\-150; 2003\-06 LS, 06 ZEPHYR, 05\-06 NAVIGATOR; 06\-08 MILAN. \*PE
- [AS\-21732](/bulletins/10039074.md), 2011-07-07, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. FORD: THERE MAY BE CHAFFING ON A WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE CLOCKSPRING AND DRIVER AIRBAG WHICH CAUSE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. \*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
- [19785](/bulletins/10022655.md), 2007-09-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION MIL/DTC P0460/1/2/3 AND/OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC B1201 OR B1204 \*NJ UPDATED 10/04/07. \*NJ
- [19715](/bulletins/10022240.md), 2007-07-23, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIM \- SPDJB MUST LEARN RESISTANCE VALUES OF DIMMER. \*KB
- [19106](/bulletins/10019799.md), 2006-04-29, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PIDS MISSING FROM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS. \*TT
- [052317](/bulletins/10019378.md), 2006-03-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 \- 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. \*TT

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