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Service bulletin SSM 47701

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10153943
Published by NHTSA2019-03-04
Manufacturer's numberSSM 47701
Manufacturer's date2018-12-07
NHTSA componentSTEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

NHTSA's summary

Some 2016-2019 F-150 vehicles may exhibit DTC C0051 in the ABS module. This DTC compares steering angle between the power steering control module (PSCM) and ABS and may set due to towing, driving in heavy winds, loose suspension or steering gear components, alignment, or harness or connector concerns with the ABS or PSCM circuits. The ABS pinpoint tests AE, LA, or LB may direct a replacement of the PSCM after disconnecting/reconnecting PSCM connectors. Do not replace the PSCM using ABS Pinpoint tests AE, LA, LB. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 211-02 to locate the correct PSCM pinpoint tests for the PSCM DTCs that are retrieved during the PSCM self-test. The ABS pinpoint tests are in the process of being updated.

The document

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Components

Brakes, Steering, Anti-lock brakes

Trouble codes named

C0051

Vehicles listed
FORD F-1502016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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 20-20462020-03-03. Service bulletin. Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant on 17-Jul-2017 and through 4-Aug-2019 or Kansas City Assembly Plant on 14-Aug-2017 and through 6-Aug-2019 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 3675 mm (145 in) wheelbase, XL/STX trim package, and max trailer tow package (towing pack 1) may exhibit a stability control, traction control and/or Advance Tracù warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0051:54 and/or C0051:64 stored in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module. This maybe due to one or more software parameters in the ABS module. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the ABS module.