# Service bulletin SSM 48154

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10164602
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-09\-09
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48154
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-08\-29
- NHTSA component: STEERING

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28\-May\-2018 and through 24\-Oct\-2018 may exhibit lack of power steering assist, diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) U0131 present, lost communication with the power steering control module \(PSCM\), the body control module \(BCM\), the instrument cluster \(IC\), and/or the steering column control module \(SCCM\). Inspect mega fuse F2 \(80 Amp\) powering the PSCM. Some F2 fuses may be open due to over tightening and may need replacement. If the fuse integrity is verified, proceed with standard repair processes.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10164602-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10164602-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Steering

## Trouble codes named

U0131

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 48233](/bulletins/10167195.md), 2019-11-05, Service bulletin: STEERING. Some 2019\-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28\-May\-2018 may exhibit lack of power steering assist with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) U0131 present and a loss of communication with the power steering control module \(PSCM\), the body control module \(BCM\), the instrument cluster \(IC\), and/or the steering column control module \(SCCM\). Inspect mega fuse F2 \(80 Amp\) powering the PSCM. Some F2 fuses may be open due to over tightening and may need replacement. If the fuse integrity is verified, proceed with standard repair processes. Base casual part number is 14290 which is the fuse box/harness assembly.
- [SSM 48205](/bulletins/10165687.md), 2019-10-04, Service bulletin: STEERING. Some 2019\-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28\-May\-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault in the message center at start up which may occur after a discharged battery. Do not replace the steering rack and pinion or the power steering control module \(PSCM\) for this condition. Reprogram the PSCM with the latest level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Use applicable labor operations in Section 03 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [SSM 41853](/bulletins/10164601.md), 2019-09-09, Service bulletin: STEERING. Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28\-May\-2018 and through 24\-Oct\-2018 may exhibit lack of power steering assist, diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) U0131 present, lost communication with the power steering control module \(PSCM\), the body control module \(BCM\), the instrument cluster \(IC\), and/or the steering column control module \(SCCM\). Inspect mega fuse F2 \(80 Amp\) powering the PSCM. Some F2 fuses may be open due to over tightening and may need replacement. If the fuse integrity is verified, proceed with standard repair processes.
- [SSM 47792](/bulletins/10156876.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin: STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28\-May\-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault message in the message center. It is important to avoid cycling the ignition switch. Charge the battery and remove the vehicle from transportation mode. If diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) U3003 and U2011 are stored, attempt to recover the PSCM by performing module programming. If the vehicle has DTCs U3003, U3000, U2011 and the PSCM will not communicate with the diagnostic scan tool, replace the PSCM.
- [SSM 47792](/bulletins/10155564.md), 2019-04-01, Service bulletin: STEERING. Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28\-May\-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault message in the message center. It is important to avoid cycling the ignition switch. Charge the battery and remove the vehicle from transportation mode. If diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) U3003 and U2011 are stored, attempt to recover the PSCM by performing module programming. If the vehicle has DTCs U3003, U3000, U2011 and the PSCM will not communicate with the diagnostic scan tool, replace the PSCM.
- [SSM 47554](/bulletins/10149781.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: STEERING. Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28\-May\-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault in the message center at start up which may occur after a discharged battery. Do not replace the steering rack and pinion or power steering control module \(PSCM\). An FDRS PSCM programmable module installation \(PMI\) tool update is now available, if the tool was previously downloaded, refresh PSCM PMI tool before proceeding. Reprogram the PSCM with the latest version of FDRS. Use applicable labor operations in Section 03 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [SSM 47548](/bulletins/10149779.md), 2018-12-03, Service bulletin: STEERING. Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28\-May\-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault in the message center at start up after a discharged battery. Do not replace the steering rack and pinion or power steering control module \(PSCM\). A FDRS PSCM programmable module installation \(PMI\) tool update will be available shortly. Monitor OASIS for updates.

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