# Service bulletin SSM 46908

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10127412
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-01\-29
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 46908
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-11\-09
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2018 F\-150 vehicles with less than 300 miles on the odometer may exhibit 0 percentage oil life remaining or change oil now message in the message center after PCM reprogramming or a KAM reset. Allow PCM to completely shut down by turning ignition to off state for at least 5 minutes. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates. To assist with investigation, refer to the Professional Technician Society \(PTS\) website and use the report a vehicle concern link at the bottom of the OASIS report.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10127412-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10127412-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 FORD F\-150

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V375000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V375000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [18V214000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V214000.md), 2018-04-04: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [18V213000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V213000.md), 2018-04-04: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [17V669000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V669000.md), 2017-10-23: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB 23\-2350](/bulletins/10245418.md), 2023-11-22, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Some 2017\-2020 F\-150, 2018\-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019\-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) or transmission control module \(TCM\), the transmission solenoid ID strategy, sticking valves in the main control valve body and/or axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder \(7H351\) sleeve. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to identify and correct the condition.
- [TSB 22\-2137](/bulletins/10214752.md), 2022-06-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Some 2018\-2020 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost and 2020\-2021 Expedition/Navigator may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0420 and/or P0430 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to high sulfur content in the fuel. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to de\-sulfate the catalytic convertors.
- [SSM 50549](/bulletins/10208829.md), 2022-03-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Some 2018\-2020 F\-150, 2017\-2022 F\-Super Duty and 2016\-2022 F\-650/F\-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0000 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) after an on\-demand self test. This DTC is due to a processing error in the PCM as a result of on\-demand self testing. P0000 is an invalid DTC that will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) and no repairs should be performed.
- [21N08](/bulletins/10202720.md), 2021-11-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. Certain 2017\-2020 Model Year F\-150, 2018\-2020 Expedition, and 2018\-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L GTDI Engine PCM Reprogram Due to Engine Shudder; Owner Letter sent
- [TSB 21\-2336](/bulletins/10201907.md), 2021-10-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Some 2018\-2020 F\-150 vehicles built on or before 1\-Apr\-2020 equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2017\-2019 F\-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 30\-Oct\-2019 equipped with a 6.7L engine and 2016\-2019 F\-650/F\-750 vehicles built on or before 30\-Oct\-2019 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P21DD, P20BA. P20B9, P204C, P208A, P208B, P208C, P203B, P205B, P21CD and/or U02A2 in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to water intrusion within connectors C3613 and/or C4851/C3610 on the reductant harness going to the reductant pump/heater assembly and the reductant level sensor/quality module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the reductant tank harness, the reductant pump/heater assembly and/or the reductant tank.
- [TSB 21\-2315](/bulletins/10201905.md), 2021-10-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Some 2017\-2020 F\-150, 2018\-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2019\-2021 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift. It is possible the vehicle may also have an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) or diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) or transmission control module \(TCM\). This may be due to incompatibility of the adaptive calibration to adapt to hardware wear\-in over time. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to overhaul the main control valve body and/or perform an adaptive learning drive cycle.
- [21N03\-S2](/bulletins/10201669.md), 2021-09-30, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:CONTROL MODULE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Certain 2017\-2020 Model Year F\-150, 2018\-2020 Expedition, and 2018\-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L GTDI Engine Cam Phaser Replacement; Owner letters are scheduled to mail during the week of September 27, 2021• Submitting Claims with Ford Protect for Balance Remaining: Added instruction on how to claim the customer paid portion of the FSA with Ford Protect.• Submitting Claims with Customer Loyalty Program for Balance Remaining: Added instruction on how to claim the customer paid portion of the FSA using CLP Funds. This program extends the warranty coverage of the engine cam phasers until January 1, 2023 provided the Repair Order \(RO\) date of Powertrain Control Module reflash under Customer Satisfaction Program 21B10 occurs on or before February 28, 2022
- [SSM 49821](/bulletins/10194428.md), 2021-06-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
- [TSB 20\-2306](/bulletins/10181916.md), 2020-11-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES; EQUIPMENT. The service part long block for 2017\-2018 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine built at Kansas City Assembly Plant on or before 23\-Feb\-2018 or Dearborn Truck Plant on or before 26\-Feb\-2018 and 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 19\-Mar\-2018 has been changed to a one piece oil pan design. To make sure there is proper fitment of the new long block with the one piece oil pan, replacement of the transmission cooler coolant lines and an engine harness modification will be necessary. To correctly install, follow the Service Procedure steps to complete the repair.
- [SSM 49292](/bulletins/10181931.md), 2020-11-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Some 2018\-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial number \(ESN\) displayed or DTCs U2100 and/or B156D in the telematics control unit \(TCU\). These symptoms may persist even after performing a TCU software update and/or replacement. To correct this condition, start a new session with the latest version of the appropriate diagnostic scan tool and perform a PMI on the TCU. If issues persist, open a hotline assistance request and include the IDS version \(if applicable\) used to perform the PMI and the Authorization Status PID value in the TCU datalogger. For claiming use causal part 14H092 and applicable labor times in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.

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