# Service bulletin SSM 48489

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10170981
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-02\-04
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48489
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-01\-27
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2020 F\-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) and diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P203B. If performing pinpoint test RJ in the Powertrain Control and Emission Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) does not identify an issue, do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is currently investigating. Monitor OASIS for updates.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10170981-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10170981-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Trouble codes named

P203B

## Vehicles listed

- 2020 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2020 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2020 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2020 FORD F\-550 SD

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