Service bulletin SSM 46997
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 | 10138513 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-05-29 |
| Manufacturer's number | SSM 46997 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2018-01-05 |
| NHTSA component | STEERING |
NHTSA's summary
Some 2018 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a customer complaint of lack of on center feel or overall power steering feel performance. A new power steering control module (PSCM) calibration has been released. Reprogram the PSCM to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 108.02 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 3504 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual.
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
Steering
| FORD MUSTANG | 2018 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| SSM 50672 | 2022-04-13. Service bulletin. Some 2018-2022 Mustang vehicles (Non-Shelby) and built at Flat Rock Assembly may experience a clunk/pop type noise when turning the steering wheel. This may be due to an incorrectly installed upper spring seat which is part of the front strut assembly. To correct this condition, remove the suspect strut(s) from the vehicle and inspect the upper spring seat for damage and/or incorrect installation and repair as necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-01. For claiming, use casual part 18124 and the applicable labor operations of Section 03 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 47489 | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side under the steering column at the GWM, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting the VCM. If the ignition is on or the engine is running during the connection, it can result in various warning lights being illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), no start, no crank conditions or the IPC inoperative. If a vehicle displays these issues, disconnect the equipment from the DLC and disconnect the vehicle battery. Wait 10 minutes and reinstall with the ignition off. Clear any DTCs present and retest. |
| SSM 46997 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. Some 2018 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a customer complaint of lack of on center feel or overall power steering feel performance. A new power steering control module (PSCM) calibration has been released. Reprogram the PSCM to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 108.02 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 3504 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual. |