# Service bulletin SSM 47598

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10148732
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-19
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 47598
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-10\-22
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2018\-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P054E. If DTC P054E is set with any other DTCs, diagnose and repair those DTCs first. If DTC P054E is the only DTC, do not attempt to repair or replace any components, Engineering is investigating. To assist with the investigation use the Report a Vehicle Concern link at the bottom of the OASIS report and fill out the form. Monitor OASIS for updates.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10148732-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10148732-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Trouble codes named

P054E

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2019 FORD TRANSIT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V876000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V876000.md), 2025-12-17: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

## 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [SSM 51265](/bulletins/10228881.md), 2023-01-06, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; 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.
- [TSB 22\-2321](/bulletins/10218620.md), 2022-08-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT. Some 2015\-2022 Transit vehicles may experience a snap, click and/or pop noise from the door check when opening/closing the front door\(s\). This may be due to a cracked/broken door check and/or fastener. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect/replace the front door check and/or fastener.
- [SSM 50651](/bulletins/10210941.md), 2022-05-04, Service bulletin: COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT. In various 2017\-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the \(SYNC Connect\) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the vehicle may be equipped with a fleet telematics module. Replacement of the TCU or TCU related repairs will not prevent this message from appearing. Please refer the customer to in app FordPass Guides or LincolnWay Concierge Teams to aid with fleet telematics removal. Open app, select Account \> Help \> CHAT or CALL option
- [SSM 50659](/bulletins/10210240.md), 2022-04-13, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017\-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system \(GPS\) and a connected human machine interface \(HMI\) radio \(CHR\) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map matching or a blank display. If these concerns are present, it's likely to be a software issue caused by the audio control module \(ACM\) that can be remedied by updating the ACM software to the latest level with the FDRS application. If the update does not resolve the concern, refer to the Workshop Manual. For claiming, use causal part 18C869 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [SSM 50588](/bulletins/10209212.md), 2022-03-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Some 2017\-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system \(GPS\) and a connected human machine interface \(HMI\) radio \(CHR\) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map matching or a blank display. If these concerns are present, it's likely to be a software issue caused by the audio control module \(ACM\) that can be remedied by the following: If the existing ACM software level is at H1BT\-14G298\-GS or higher, update the ACM software with the FDRS application or, if the ACM software level is H1BT\-14G298\-GR or lower, it cannot be updated and the ACM will need to be replaced with the latest level part number.
- [21M03](/bulletins/10207583.md), 2022-02-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain 2017\-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles with a 3.2L Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Replacement\- Owner Letter sent
- [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.

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