# Service bulletin SSM 46903

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10127408
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-01\-29
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 46903
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-11\-07
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

When replacing a 2015\-2018 Transit 3.2L Duratorq\-TDCi engine assembly or block, two new transmission locator dowel pins \(W703519 or W718670\) must be installed. This information is available in Workshop Manual, Section 303\-01C. The parts catalog also specifies to order the dowels when ordering an engine. Failure to install dowels pins will prevent proper engine to transmission alignment resulting in a cracked flexplate and/or crankshaft position sensor damage. Per Warranty and Policy, damage resulting from an incomplete or improper repair is not warrantable.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10127408-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10127408-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2018 FORD TRANSIT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2019538](/recalls/tc/2019538.md), 2019-10-25: Powertrain
- [19V767000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V767000.md), 2019-10-25: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [19V271000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V271000.md), 2019-04-03: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- [19V183000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V183000.md), 2019-03-06: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- [19V103000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V103000.md), 2019-02-21: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
- [2017320](/recalls/tc/2017320.md), 2017-06-27: Powertrain
- [17V408000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V408000.md), 2017-06-26: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [16V618000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V618000.md), 2016-08-24: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- [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 55098](/bulletins/11036338.md), 2026-08-25, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Some 2013\-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015\-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system \(EGS\) monitor that will not run after completing the exhaust gas sensor drive cycle located within Section 2 of the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnostics \(PC/ED\) Manual \> Drive Cycles. This may be due to the vehicles diesel oxidation catalyst \(DOC\) age counter being under the 120\-minute age requirement. There is an all\-new "PCM Catalytic Converter Age Evaluation" application within the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\). Use this new FDRS application to determine the age \(in minutes\) of the DOC. If the age is less than 120 minutes, perform manual regenerations to increase the catalyst age counter to satisfy the monitor age requirement. If further assistance is needed, contact the technical assistance center \(TAC\). Note: this article only applies to the EGS monitor. Problems with other vehicle monitors not running successfully must be addressed using normal diagnostics located i
- [SSM 54690](/bulletins/11030810.md), 2026-04-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Some 2013\-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015\-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system \(EGS\) monitor that will not run after completing the Exhaust Gas Sensor drive cycle located within Section 2 of the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnostics \(PC/ED\) Manual \> Drive Cycles. This may be due to the vehicles diesel oxidation catalyst \(DOC\) age counter being under the 120\-minute requirement. Engineering is investigating this issue and working on a solution.
- [SSM 54366](/bulletins/11025611.md), 2025-11-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2015\-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) or in Section 303\-14 of the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) has been updated to address this concern.
- [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 24\-2099](/bulletins/10253886.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This article supersedes TSB 22\-2444 to add 2024 model year vehicles. Some 2015\-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive \(RWD\), single rear wheel \(only\), and U\-joints at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hum/moan noise from the rear while driving. This noise is most noticeable at highway speeds: 112\-121 km/h \(70\-75 mph\) for 4.10 axle ratio 121\-128 km/h \(75\-80 mph\) for 3.73 axle ratio 136\-145 km/h \(85\-90 mph\) for 3.31 axle ratio The noise may also be present to a lesser degree at roughly half of the noted speeds. This may be due to a 2nd order driveline frequency transmitted through the rear driveshaft, rear axle and into the body through the leaf springs.
- [SSM 52335](/bulletins/10251952.md), 2024-03-20, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. For 2015\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbochargers replaced for oil leak symptoms and although oil may collect on the external surface of a turbocharger, it is extremely rare for a turbocharger assembly to be the root cause of the oil leak. Careful inspection of the turbocharger oil feed and drain tubes should be performed along with the recommended WSM procedures as needed. Warranty claims for turbocharger replacement going forward will be assessed.
- [SSM 52314](/bulletins/10251934.md), 2024-03-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt is critical to the repair and accurately following the installation procedure in the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section, 303\-01 is extremely important. The bolt torque procedure can be found in the crankshaft front seal removal and installation procedure or in the engine assembly procedure.
- [23N04](/bulletins/10251254.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Certain 2015\-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped With 3.2L Diesel Engine \- Exhaust Gas Temperature \(EGT\) Sensor Replacement
- [SSM 51937](/bulletins/10243609.md), 2023-10-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash, bumped in a parking lot, or found during pre\-delivery inspection \(PDI\). Prior to the replacement of any components, attempt to synchronize the mirrors by following the Power Mirrors Synchronization procedure. Refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section 501\-09 Rear View Mirrors \- General Procedures \- Power Mirrors Synchronization.
- [23N01](/bulletins/10243426.md), 2023-10-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Certain 2015\-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles with 3.2L Diesel Engine \- Crankcase Ventilation Hose Assembly Replacement and Powertrain Control Module Software Update

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