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Service bulletin SSM 47099

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10136610
Published by NHTSA2018-05-14
Manufacturer's numberSSM 47099
Manufacturer's date2018-02-21
NHTSA componentFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

NHTSA's summary

Some 2018 Mustang equipped with 5.0L engines and F-150 equipped with 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L and 5.0L engines may exhibit illuminated Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0181(Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance) stored in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory. DTC may set if Key On Engine Running(KOER) diagnostic routine is performed with cold fuel(Below 50F/10C) in vehicle fuel tank. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis(PC/ED) Pin Point Test DD for normal diagnostics. If unable to determine root cause, do not replace fuel pressure/temperature sensor or Powertrain Control Module(PCM). Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Fuel system, Fuel tank

Trouble codes named

P0181

Vehicles listed
FORD F-1502018
FORD MUSTANG2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB 22-22602023-01-31. Service bulletin. Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost and 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles 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 converters.