# Service bulletin SSM 46545

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: 10109023
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-01
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 46545
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-04\-26
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2014\-2017 Focus/C\-MAX vehicles when a replacement BCM is received for a service repair may include a white Keyless Entry Card. In an effort to consolidate the complexity of BCM's only the highest level will be available for service. If the vehicle has the Keyless Entry buttons on the left door B\-pillar the card needs to stay with the vehicle and shared with the customer as the keyless entry codes have changed. If the vehicle was not built with the b\-pillar touch pad, discard the card, as it has no function, and cannot be added to the vehicle. If the vehicle has the stick\-on wireless key pad, that keypad has it's own card, and again discard the one that came with the service BCM.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109023-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109023-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2017 FORD C\-MAX
- 2014 to 2017 FORD FOCUS

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V012000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V012000.md), 2026-01-15: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [26V011000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V011000.md), 2026-01-15: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [18V592000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V592000.md), 2018-09-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

## 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.
- [SAN\-Vol1 I1](/bulletins/10240743.md), 2023-08-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
- [14M02 06](/bulletins/10226944.md), 2022-12-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); POWER TRAIN. 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.
- [TSB 22\-2309](/bulletins/10218617.md), 2022-08-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Some 2013\-2017 C\-MAX Energi, 2013\-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle \(BEV\), 2013\-2020 Fusion plug\-in hybrid electric vehicle \(PHEV\), 2015\-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016\-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with 8 inch or larger center display screen may be unable to complete modem authorization after 3G to 4G modem upgrade was performed. No Authorization Pop\-up will be displayed on the center display screen during the Authorization process. The vehicle may also not have proper functionality of remote app features such as remote start, return odometer, fuel information, or vehicle location incorrect in the app. This may be due to the SYNC software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to toggle Valet Mode.
- [TSB 22\-2104](/bulletins/10209209.md), 2022-03-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 21\-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013\-2018 C\-Max, 2013\-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013\-2022 Escape, 2015\-2018 Focus, 2015\-2019 MKC, 2015\-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016\-2018 MKX, 2016\-2019 Explorer, 2017\-2022 F\-Super Duty, 2018\-2022 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019\-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021\-2022 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Mustang Mach\-E, 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, or a clunk/thump noise on turns. This may be due to the seat pan track. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to install a reinforcement.
- [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.
- [Service](/bulletins/10204994.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STEERING; VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- [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
- [21B09](/bulletins/10204043.md), 2021-12-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Certain 2014\-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and will be fully decommissioned in February 2022. Vehicles on the road equipped with a 3G telematics control unit \(TCU\) / embedded modem will lose mobile app functionality/connectivity. Some owners are still within the \*complimentary trial period \(depending on model year and brand, see table below\) for connected services.
- [TSB 21\-2152](/bulletins/10194434.md), 2021-06-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some 2013\-2016 Fusion, 2013\-2018 C\-MAX, 2014\-2019 Escape, 2014\-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015\-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end of the shifter lever cable resulting in a mismatch of cluster and selected gear position. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the bushing and on certain vehicles install the protective cap over the selector at the transmission end of the selector lever cable.

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