# Service bulletin SSM 48423

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10169986
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-01\-08
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48423
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-12\-20
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2015\-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement of the VCT solenoid, refer to Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) pinpoint test HK11 to cycle the affected VCT solenoid 10 times to attempt to clear the debris. For claiming, use causal part 6M280 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10169986-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024, P0025

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2018 FORD C\-MAX
- 2019 to 2020 FORD ECOSPORT
- 2015 to 2020 FORD EDGE
- 2015 to 2019 FORD ESCAPE
- 2015 to 2017 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2015 to 2019 FORD EXPLORER
- 2015 to 2020 FORD F\-150
- 2015 to 2019 FORD FIESTA
- 2015 to 2019 FORD FLEX
- 2015 to 2018 FORD FOCUS
- 2015 to 2020 FORD FUSION
- 2015 to 2020 FORD MUSTANG
- 2015 to 2019 FORD TAURUS
- 2015 to 2019 FORD TRANSIT
- 2015 to 2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- 2017 to 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 2015 to 2019 LINCOLN MKC
- 2015 to 2016 LINCOLN MKS
- 2015 to 2019 LINCOLN MKT
- 2015 to 2018 LINCOLN MKX
- 2019 to 2020 LINCOLN MKX
- 2015 to 2020 LINCOLN MKZ
- 2015 to 2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026281](/recalls/tc/2026281.md), 2026-06-09: Powertrain
- [2026280](/recalls/tc/2026280.md), 2026-06-09: Powertrain
- [26V376000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V376000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- [26V375000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V375000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [2026189](/recalls/tc/2026189.md), 2026-04-15: Powertrain
- [26V237000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V237000.md), 2026-04-14: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- [2025707](/recalls/tc/2025707.md), 2025-12-18: Powertrain
- [25V196000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V196000.md), 2025-03-28: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [2022311](/recalls/tc/2022311.md), 2022-06-13: Powertrain
- [22V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V413000.md), 2022-06-10: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25E10\-S1](/bulletins/11037788.md), 2026-10-02, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN. 25E10\-S1 Owner letter
- [TSB 26\-2341 v2](/bulletins/11037661.md), 2026-10-01, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin supersedes 26\-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102\-S442 and 4S4Z\-3N324\-AA "FWD Only". Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph \(100 km/h\) No relevant diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) present Traceable shudder event with IDS/FDRS reading \*\(Figure 1\)\* This condition may be perceived/felt as an engine misfire. This may be due to a concern with the output planetary assembly.
- [SSM 55098](/bulletins/11036338.md), 2026-08-25, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Some 2013\-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015\-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system \(EGS\) monitor that will not run after completing the exhaust gas sensor drive cycle located within Section 2 of the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnostics \(PC/ED\) Manual \> Drive Cycles. This may be due to the vehicles diesel oxidation catalyst \(DOC\) age counter being under the 120\-minute age requirement. There is an all\-new "PCM Catalytic Converter Age Evaluation" application within the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\). Use this new FDRS application to determine the age \(in minutes\) of the DOC. If the age is less than 120 minutes, perform manual regenerations to increase the catalyst age counter to satisfy the monitor age requirement. If further assistance is needed, contact the technical assistance center \(TAC\). Note: this article only applies to the EGS monitor. Problems with other vehicle monitors not running successfully must be addressed using normal diagnostics located i
- [26N04](/bulletins/11035463.md), 2026-08-03, Other: POWER TRAIN. Customer Satisfaction Program 26N04 Certain 2015\-2017 Model Year F\-150 Vehicles Equipped with a 6R80 Transmission Transmission Molded Leadframe Replacement
- [TSB 26\-2341](/bulletins/11035231.md), 2026-07-27, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin supersedes 26\-2171. Reasons for update: update the Parts list to add a note to clarify the application of the part numbers W520102\-S442 and 4S4Z\-3N324\-AA "FWD Only". Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph \(100 km/h\) No relevant diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) present Traceable shudder event with IDS/FDRS reading \*\(Figure 1\)\* This condition may be perceived/felt as an engine misfire. This may be due to a concern with the output planetary assembly.
- [TSB 26\-2328](/bulletins/11035099.md), 2026-07-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin supersedes 26\-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts \(Corsair\) and limited the parts list for Edge/Nautilus to only the rear drive unit fluid. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning No relevant diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) present This may be due to internal rear drive unit \(RDU\) fluid contamination.
- [25E08\-S1](/bulletins/11034419.md), 2026-07-02, Other: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Reprogramming
- [25E01](/bulletins/11033582.md), 2026-06-05, Emissions: POWER TRAIN. Certain 2014\-2016 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine \- Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Reprogramming
- [25E08 S1](/bulletins/11032242.md), 2026-05-05, Emissions: POWER TRAIN. NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD \- Emissions Recall 25E08 – Supplement \#1 Certain 2016 – 2019 Model Year Lincoln MKT, 2016 Model Year MKS, and 2017 \- 2020 Model Year Continental Vehicles with 3.7L Engines Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Reprogramming
- [TSB 26\-2194](/bulletins/11031619.md), 2026-04-28, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This bulletin supersedes 25\-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all\-wheel drive \(AWD\) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning No relevant diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) present This may be due to internal rear drive unit \(RDU\) fluid contamination.

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