# Service bulletin SSM 48126

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10164498
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-09\-06
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48126
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-08\-09
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2018\-2019 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may exhibit fuel spit back, a stuck fuel nozzle and/or damaged fuel tank filler pipe. This may be due to some fuel stations using larger than standard filler nozzle sizes. The F\-150 fuel tank filler pipe has been designed for use with a standard automotive diesel nozzle which is 23.6 mm \(0.929 inch\) to 25.5 mm \(1.004 inch\) in diameter. The fuel filler pipe is not compatible with larger diameter or commercial style fuel filler nozzles used by some fuel stations. Fuel spit back, slow fill, stuck fuel nozzles, or damage resulting from larger diameter fuel nozzles is not a warrantable defect. Do not submit a claim for this condition.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10164498-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2019 FORD F\-150

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2018310](/recalls/tc/2018310.md), 2018-06-13: Fuel System
- [18V392000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V392000.md), 2018-06-12: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB 22\-2260](/bulletins/10230765.md), 2023-01-31, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 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.
- [SSM 50089](/bulletins/10201579.md), 2021-09-28, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Some 2017\-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost, or 5.0L engines may exhibit stalling, lack of power, low fuel rail pressure and/or DTCs P0087 or P008A after a repair was made that required the removal of the fuel line that connects the high\-pressure fuel pump to the port injection rail, such as injector replacements or base engine repairs. This line must be installed in the correct orientation as it has an internal one\-way check valve. To determine if the fuel line has been installed improperly, look at the position of the Oetiker clamp \(stainless band clamped around the black fuel line\). The clamp holds the one\-way check valve in place and should be located closest to the end connected to the port injection rail. If the clamp is not closest to the port injection rail, remove and reinstall the line in the proper orientation.
- [SSM 49065](/bulletins/10179325.md), 2020-09-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Some 2011\-2020 F\-Super Duty, 2015\-2019 Transit, 2016\-2021 F\-650/F\-750 and 2018\-2020 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P24AE. This may be a result of using aftermarket cleaning liquids or tools for the exhaust gas recirculation \(EGR\) cooler or intake. Ford does not recommend the cleaning of diesel intakes or EGR coolers using any aftermarket tool that injects a cleaning foam or liquid substance into the EGR cooler or intake. Using these types of fluids can result in sodium poisoning of the NOx and particulate matter \(PM\) sensors resulting in degraded operation and permanent damage to the after treatment system. Use of these cleaning tools may void the emissions warranty of the hot end after treatment exhaust system and the attached emissions sensors.
- [SSM 48807](/bulletins/10176110.md), 2020-06-04, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2017\-2020 Model year vehicles equipped with 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost, or 5.0L engines may exhibit stalling, lack of power, low fuel rail pressure and/or DTCs P0087 or P008A after a repair was made that required the removal of the fuel line that connects the high\-pressure fuel pump to the port injection rail, such as injector replacements or base engine repairs. This line must be installed in the correct orientation as it has an internal one\-way check valve. To determine if the fuel line has been installed improperly, look at the position of the Oetiker clamp \(stainless band clamped around the black fuel line\). The clamp holds the one\-way check valve in place and should be located closest to the end connected to the port injection rail. If the clamp is not closest to the port injection rail, remove and reinstall the line in the proper orientation.
- [SSM 47926](/bulletins/10159507.md), 2019-05-07, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SSM 47926 \- 2018\-2019 F\-150/Expedition/Navigator/Transit/Explorer \- Illuminated MalfunctionIndicator Lamp \(MIL\) With Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P025A Some 2018\-2019 F\-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P025A stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harnessto the fuel pump driver module \(FPDM\) connector. Confirm FPDM connector \(F\-150 C4336, Expedition/Navigator C433, Transit C433, Explorer C3239\) is fully seated prior to performing PC/ED diagnostics or replacing any components. APPLICABLE VEHICLES
- [TSB 19\-2018](/bulletins/10156861.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2018\-2019 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine built on or before 25\-Jan\-2019 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0234, P208E and/or P2201 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
- [SSM 47712](/bulletins/10153949.md), 2019-03-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Some 2017\-2019 F\-Super Duty and 2016\-2019 F650\-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015\-2019 Transit with 3.2L diesel engines and 2018\-2019 F\-150 with 3.0L diesel engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P206C in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). Review of repair data supports that P206C is often the result of incorrect diesel exhaust fluid \(DEF\) concentration. Per Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) Pinpoint Test \(PPT\) RJ, a DEF concentration reading below 28% will set P206C and cause vehicle derate. If low concentration is suspected, drain fluid and replace with known good DEF before replacing any parts. Low concentration of DEF is not a warrantable condition.
- [18N04\-S1](/bulletins/10152486.md), 2019-01-07, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Certain 2018 Model Year F\-150, 2019 Model Year F\-250 through F\-550 Superduty and 2019 Model Year F\-650 through F\-750 Medium Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Diesel Engine \- Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
- [SSM 47562](/bulletins/10148719.md), 2018-11-19, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Some 2018 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engines which have experienced fuel system contamination may have damaged fuel system components including the high pressure fuel pump and injectors. Fuel and additives which do not meet the minimum lubrication, cooling, and anti\-corrosion properties required by the high pressure fuel system components may cause symptoms including, but not limited to crank no start, long crank hard start, runs rough, low power, engine knocking, exhaust smoke, and or fuel rail pressure slow to build. The Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section 310\-00E has been updated to include service procedures to address fuel system contamination.
- [TSB 18\-2310](/bulletins/10148709.md), 2018-11-19, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Some 2018 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost built on or before 12\-Jul\-2018 with greater than 500 miles may exhibit an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) P0300, P0316, P0301\-P0306, P2196, P2198, P0171, P0174, P219A, P219B, P0172 and/or P0175 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

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