# Service bulletin SSM 50154

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10201606
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-09\-28
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 50154
- Manufacturer's date: 2021\-09\-27
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2018\-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2015\-2020 F150 and 2017\-2020 F\-Super Duty vehicles equipped with power running boards \(PRB\) may exhibit a condition where the PRBs are disabled, changing the feature menu setting from Auto to Off mode in the instrumental panel cluster \(IPC\), DTC U3003:16 stored in the running board control module \(RBM\) and with or without an illuminated charging system indicator lamp. This may be due to a low battery voltage event or a fully discharged battery. To correct this condition, inspect the charging system and correct the low battery voltage event. Refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 501\-08 \> Diagnosis and Testing. Configure the PRB system mode from Off to Auto mode in the Advance Settings of the IPC. Refer to the Owner's Manual \> Power Running Boards.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10201606-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories

## Trouble codes named

U3003

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2020 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2015 to 2020 FORD F\-150
- 2017 to 2020 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2017 to 2020 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2017 to 2020 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2017 to 2020 FORD F\-550 SD
- 2018 to 2020 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V372000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V372000.md), 2026-06-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [26V370000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V370000.md), 2026-06-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [25V886000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V886000.md), 2025-12-18: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [25V346000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V346000.md), 2025-05-23: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- [24V852000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000.md), 2024-11-08: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [23V420000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V420000.md), 2023-06-09: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- [2022257](/recalls/tc/2022257.md), 2022-05-17: Electrical
- [21V087000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V087000.md), 2021-02-18: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [20V467000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V467000.md), 2020-08-10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- [20V263000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V263000.md), 2020-05-08: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; 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
- [25E10\-S1](/bulletins/11035464.md), 2026-08-03, Emissions: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD \- Emissions Recall 25E10 \- Supplement \#1 Certain 2018\-2020 Model Year F\-150 Vehicles With 3.3L Engines and 2016\-2019 Model Year Explorer, Taurus, and Flex Vehicles With 3.5L Engines Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Reprogramming
- [SSM 55037](/bulletins/11035233.md), 2026-07-27, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. Some 2018\-2024 Expedition and 2018\-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a rear seat entertainment system/Lincoln Play may experience various system concerns. Rear seat entertainment systems are not on a controller area network \(CAN\) and are not supported by the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System \(FDRS\). Certain system concerns may be resolved through software updates which will automatically download once each individual monitor is connected to Wi\-Fi. Diagnostic support for rear seat entertainment systems is provided by VOXX electronics. If necessary, contact the VOXX Customer Service Department at 1\-866\-869\-7888. If possible, record the device serial number by selecting the gear/Setup icon \> Settings \> Device and Software \> About. If the unit will not power up, the serial number is on a label on the back of the monitor. It is helpful to know the date the issue occurred, how long the monitors were on prior to the issue, what app/input/media was being used, and if the system software was recently updated prior to the concern starting. For claiming, refer to the Warranty and Policy manual for
- [25H05 S1](/bulletins/11031792.md), 2026-04-30, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement \#1 Certain 2011\-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program
- [25N15 S1](/bulletins/11031781.md), 2026-04-30, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 \- Supplement \#1 Certain 2015\-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One\-Time Replacement
- [SSM 54720](/bulletins/11031263.md), 2026-04-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Various 2020\-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system \(BLIS\) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster \(IPC\). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module \(DDM\), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module \(PDM\). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z\-14A411\-B to resolve the concern.
- [SSM 54589](/bulletins/11029595.md), 2026-03-04, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2019\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop\-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App, problems with remote commands being performed through The Ford App Lincoln App and or incorrect data information reported on The Ford App Lincoln App. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code DTC B156D 89 in the TCU. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module APIM software. To correct the condition, update the APIM software.
- [SSM 54601](/bulletins/11029052.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module \(BCM\). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab \> Accessories \> Installation \> Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide \> PPT C \> Step C2.\<br /\>\<br /\> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
- [SSM 54555](/bulletins/11028797.md), 2026-02-12, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020\-2022\-Corsair, 2021\-2023 Nautilus, 2020\-2024 Navigator/Aviator, and 2021\-2024 Mustang Mach\-E vehicles equipped with phone\-as\-a\-key may exhibit various phone\-as\-a\-key concerns with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B1589:31/49 through B1598:31/49, B1A56:31/49, B1D55:31/49, and/or B15A5:56 stored in the remote function actuator \(RFA\) module. If any of these DTCs are detected during diagnostics, clear the DTCs, reprogram the RFA to the latest software level and start a new Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\) session. Verify that DTCs are no longer present. If only the B1589:31/49 through B1598:31/49, B1A56:31/49, B1D55:31/49, and/or B15A5:56 DTCs return in the RFA after a self\-test, follow normal Workshop Manual \(WSM\) diagnostics in Section 419\-01. Repair as necessary outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 14G617 and labor operations 12651D and 12651D4.
- [25H05](/bulletins/11026013.md), 2025-12-03, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer\-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.

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