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Service bulletin SSM 50616

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10209230
Published by NHTSA2022-03-22
Manufacturer's numberSSM 50616
Manufacturer's date2022-03-18
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA's summary

Some 2017-2022 Ford GT vehicles may exhibit a runs rough or hard start with or without an illuminated MIL with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 and/or P0316. Prior to performing any diagnostics, determine if the vehicle operating conditions may have resulted in multiple cold engine start-ups without allowing the engine to reach normal operating temperature and being driven. If that operating condition is determined, inspect the spark plugs per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 and repair as directed. If no concern with spark plugs are found, proceed with normal diagnostics per the Powertrain Controls/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual. Upon returning the vehicle, refer the customer to the owners guide regarding proper driving cycles.

The document

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Components

Engine

Trouble codes named

P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0316

Vehicles listed
FORD GT2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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TSB 21-20112021-04-03. Service bulletin. Some 2020 Mustang GT500 vehicles built on or before 28-Aug-2020 may exhibit various concerns with the active exhaust system. These may include "Drive Mode Not Available" or "Exhaust Mode Not Available" messages, and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26C5, P26C6, P26FE, P2BF9, P2BFB, P26C7, P2BF5, P2BF8, P2BFD, and/or P2BFA. This may be due to pinched wiring or a misaligned bracket where the exhaust actuator mounts. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to make sure that the exhaust is seated correctly.
SSM 495362021-03-03. Service bulletin. Some 2017-2021 Ford GT vehicles may exhibit a runs rough or hard start with or without an illuminated MIL with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 and/or P0316. Prior to performing any diagnostics, determine if the vehicle operating conditions may have resulted in multiple cold engine start-ups without allowing the engine to reach normal operating temperature and being driven. If that operating condition is determined, inspect the spark plugs per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 and repair as directed. If no concern with spark plugs are found, proceed with normal diagnostics per the Powertrain Controls/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual. Upon returning the vehicle, refer the customer to the owners guide regarding proper driving cycles.
SSM 490282020-08-04. Service bulletin. Some 2017-2020 Ford GT vehicles may exhibit a runs rough or hard start with or without an illuminated MIL with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 and/or P0316. Prior to performing any diagnostics, determine if the vehicle operating conditions may have resulted in multiple cold engine start-ups without allowing the engine to reach normal operating temperature and being driven. If that operating condition is determined, inspect the spark plugs per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 and repair as directed. If no concern with spark plugs are found, proceed with normal diagnostics per the Powertrain Controls/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual. Upon returning the vehicle, refer the customer to the owners guide regarding proper driving cycles.