Service bulletin SSM 49210
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 | 10180428 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2020-10-06 |
| Manufacturer's number | SSM 49210 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2020-09-25 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
NHTSA's summary
Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare for a turbocharger to leak oil. To isolate the source of the leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 General Information > Diagnosis and Testing > Engine > Engine Oil Leaks - Fluorescent Oil Additive Method procedure. When an oil leak is present at a turbocharger oil supply or drain tube, remove the affected oil tube and inspect for damage, and replace the O-ring seals, pedestal gasket or oil tube as required. Refer to WSM, Section 303-04. For claiming, use the affected oil tube or pedestal gasket as the causal part and applicable labor operations in Sections 6 and 9 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Engine
| FORD EDGE | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| FORD ESCAPE | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| FORD EXPEDITION | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FORD EXPLORER | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FORD EXPLORER | 2020 |
| FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD F-150 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FORD F-650 SD | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD F-750 SD | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD FIESTA | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| FORD FLEX | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| FORD FOCUS | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FORD FUSION | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| FORD FUSION ENERGI | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD FUSION HYBRID | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD MUSTANG | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FORD RANGER | 2019, 2020 |
| FORD TAURUS | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| FORD TRANSIT | 2014 |
| FORD TRANSIT | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2020 |
| LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| LINCOLN CORSAIR | 2020 |
| LINCOLN MKC | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| LINCOLN MKS | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| LINCOLN MKT | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| LINCOLN MKX | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| LINCOLN MKX | 2019 to 2020 |
| LINCOLN MKZ | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 25V628000 | 2025-09-19. ENGINE |
|---|---|
| 2025165 | 2025-03-28. Engine |
| 24V598000 | 2024-08-09. ENGINE |
| 2023704 | 2023-12-22. Engine |
| 23V905000 | 2023-12-22. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP |
| 23V378000 | 2023-05-26. ENGINE |
| 2021439 | 2021-07-16. Engine |
| 2020631 | 2020-12-21. Engine |
| 20V788000 | 2020-12-17. ENGINE |
| 2020486 | 2020-10-16. Engine |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| SSM 55228 | 2026-10-12. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 Engine > Removal and Installation > Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool (ESST) guide pin alignment tool (303-1790) that is used to align the engine front cover to the engine block, preventing the O-ring seal on the engine oil galley feed tube from getting damaged during installation. |
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| SSM 55217 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost/hybrid engine may exhibit blue or black exhaust smoke on startup for the first 5 minutes after an overnight cold soak with no illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or powertrain diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to engine oil breaching the dynamic oil seals separating the bearing core from the turbine housing in the left side turbocharger assembly. There is a new, updated left side turbocharger oil supply tube equipped with an internal check valve to prevent the engine oil from entering turbine housing after the engine is off. Replace the existing left side turbocharger oil supply tube with the updated service part that includes the check valve (service part# L1MZ-9T516-B) or latest level part. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger > Removal and Installation > Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube LH. For claiming, use causal part 9T516 and labor operation code 9440AL. |
| 26E02 | 2026-09-01. Other. NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD Emissions Recall 26E02 Certain 2016-2019 F-650 - 750 and 2017-2019 F-350 - 550 Vehicles Equipped With 6.7L Diesel Engines Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Inspection And Replacement |
| 26L02 | 2026-09-01. Other. Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change |
| 26L01 | 2026-09-01. Other. Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 Certain 2018-2024 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel Engine Timing Belt and Tensioner Interval Change |
| SSM 55098 | 2026-08-25. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 25E08-S1 | 2026-07-02. Other. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming |
| 25B51 | 2026-06-05. Other. Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model Year Maverick, 2016-2019 Model Year MKC and 2019-2024 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Engine and Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement |
| SSM 54795 | 2026-05-08. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may be unable to enter electric-only drive modes as expected during normal drive cycles. This may be due to the software within the belt integrated starter generator (BISG). For vehicles with this condition, follow Pinpoint Test I: Battery Isolation/Voltage Stabilization Control Circuit Carry Outance located in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06D and repair the vehicle as necessary. Note that the BISG is on backorder status at the time of this publication and Ford is working to make parts available. Engineering is investigating this concern. Monitor PTS for updates. |
| TSB 26-2171 | 2026-04-22. Service bulletin. This article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to replace the output planetary carrier assembly *Added 2023-2024 model year vehicles 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. |