# Service bulletin TSB 19\-2026

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: 10155551
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-04\-01
- Manufacturer's number: TSB 19\-2026
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-02\-07
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10155551-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10155551-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2000 to 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
- 2010 to 2018 FORD EDGE
- 2000 to 2017 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2002 to 2018 FORD EXPLORER
- 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
- 2004 to 2018 FORD F\-150
- 2017 to 2018 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2017 to 2018 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2017 to 2018 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2017 to 2018 FORD F\-550 SD
- 2017 to 2018 FORD F\-650 SD
- 2017 to 2018 FORD F\-750 SD
- 2005 to 2006 FORD FORD GT
- 2013 to 2018 FORD FUSION
- 2005 to 2018 FORD MUSTANG
- 2000 to 2003 FORD RANGER
- 2000 to 2007 FORD TAURUS
- 2017 to 2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 2000 to 2006 LINCOLN LS
- 2005 LINCOLN MARK LT
- 2006 to 2008 LINCOLN MARK LT
- 2010 to 2016 LINCOLN MKT
- 2010 to 2018 LINCOLN MKX
- 2013 to 2018 LINCOLN MKZ
- 2000 to 2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
- 2000 to 2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
- 2000 to 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
- 2003 MERCURY MARAUDER
- 2004 MERCURY MARAUDER
- 2005 MERCURY MARAUDER
- 2002 to 2010 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
- 2011 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
- 2000 to 2005 MERCURY SABLE
- 2006 MERCURY SABLE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026341](/recalls/tc/2026341.md), 2026-07-14: Structure
- [26V448000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V448000.md), 2026-07-14: STRUCTURE:BODY
- [2025664](/recalls/tc/2025664.md), 2025-12-01: Structure
- [25V827000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V827000.md), 2025-12-01: STRUCTURE:BODY
- [2025282](/recalls/tc/2025282.md), 2025-05-23: Structure
- [25V347000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V347000.md), 2025-05-23: STRUCTURE:BODY
- [2024026](/recalls/tc/2024026.md), 2024-01-22: Structure
- [24V031000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V031000.md), 2024-01-19: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [22V087000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V087000.md), 2022-02-16: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- [2021771](/recalls/tc/2021771.md), 2021-12-17: Structure

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25N10S1](/bulletins/11034214.md), 2026-07-01, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Certain 2017\-2025 F\-450 – F\-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack
- [SSM 54601](/bulletins/11029052.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module \(BCM\). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab \> Accessories \> Installation \> Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide \> PPT C \> Step C2.\<br /\>\<br /\> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
- [SSM 54326](/bulletins/11024532.md), 2025-10-28, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2018\-2025 F\-150 and 2018\-2026 F\-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the tailgate step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the revised Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 501\-04.
- [21N10 S1](/bulletins/10246072.md), 2023-12-05, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Certain 2015 – 2021 Model Year Mustang Convertible Vehicles \- Door Opens to Secondary Latch Position
- [TSB 23\-2334](/bulletins/10244797.md), 2023-11-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This article supersedes TSB 21\-2220 to update the model years affected and part list. Some 2018\-2024 Mustang coupe vehicles may exhibit a sagging headliner or gap where the headliner meets the upper door weatherstrip. This may be due to an outward bent door frame moulding not allowing the weatherstrip to overlap the headliner properly. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the door frame moulding.
- [SSM 51536](/bulletins/10235153.md), 2023-05-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. For 2000\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number \(VIN\) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual \(WSM\) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
- [SSM 51263](/bulletins/10228880.md), 2023-01-06, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Some 2015\-2023 F\-150, 2017\-2022 F\-Super Duty, and 2019\-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the climate control system being in recirculation mode as a result of the recirculation button being on or automatic strategies for heating/cooling efficiency. To minimize dust ingress when driving in off\-road or secondary road conditions, make sure that all doors and windows are fully closed and the climate control system is switched to defrost on and the instrument panel and footwell air vents are switched to off. Temperature and fan settings may be adjusted as desired. Alternatively, max defrost can be activated which will adjust all settings automatically. Operating in defrost mode will keep constant air flow through the rear air extractors and other small areas, helping minimize dust ingress.
- [SSM 51185](/bulletins/10226756.md), 2022-11-30, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE. Some 2015\-2022 F\-150 and 2017\-2022 F\-Super Duty vehicles may experience issues with the tailgate center step moulding. If there is an issue with the center molding \(warped, damaged condition, loose, or if the molding is missing\), the trim cover is now available separately. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire rear step assembly \(402A48\).
- [21B04 S4](/bulletins/10222457.md), 2022-10-05, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Program Terms: Program will be extended for an additional year; Urgency/Expiration Date: Program will be extended for an additional year Owner Refunds: Refunds have been extended to December 31, 2022, for owner paid repairs completed prior to owner notification date
- [TSB 22\-2247](/bulletins/10218614.md), 2022-08-23, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Some 2017\-2022 F\-Super Duty vehicles may experience a loose/sagging underbody insulator that could be seen or heard by the customer. This may be due to insufficient retention. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to re\-secure the insulator and adding additional clamping points.

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