# Service bulletin SSM 50629

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10209413
- Published by NHTSA: 2022\-03\-30
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 50629
- Manufacturer's date: 2022\-03\-23
- NHTSA component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2019\-2020 Ranger vehicles built on or before 30\-Jul\-2020 may experience poor and/or no temperature change when the temperature is adjusted in the climate control system. There may also be a clicking/snapping noise from behind the instrument panel. Diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) B1082 and/or B1081 may also be retrieved from the front controls interface module \(FCIM\). This may be due to an issue with the blend door and its controls. To avoid repeat repairs, replace the air distribution housing/heater assembly \(service base part\# 18478\). Refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 412\-00. Do not replace the evaporator core for this condition. The WSM has been updated to reflect this change. Use causal part 18478 and labor operation 19700D33 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10209413-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories, Glass, wipers and mirrors, Heating and air conditioning

## Trouble codes named

B1081, B1082

## Vehicles listed

- 2019 to 2020 FORD RANGER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [2025449](/recalls/tc/2025449.md), 2025-09-03: Visual System
- [2025360](/recalls/tc/2025360.md), 2025-06-27: Visual System
- [23V379000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V379000.md), 2023-05-26: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2020094](/recalls/tc/2020094.md), 2020-03-10: Heater And Defroster
- [20V137000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V137000.md), 2020-03-09: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- [2019512](/recalls/tc/2019512.md), 2019-10-10: Heater And Defroster
- [19V726000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V726000.md), 2019-10-10: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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
- [25N15](/bulletins/11027801.md), 2026-01-27, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Certain 2015\-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One\-Time Replacemen
- [25N15](/bulletins/11026915.md), 2026-01-03, Other: VISIBILITY/WIPER; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Certain 2015\-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One\-Time Replacement
- [SSM 52476](/bulletins/10254138.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. All accessory stick\-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated \(wired\) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com \> Parts and Service \> Parts Product Line Information \> Keys/Entry Devices \> Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- [TSB 23\-2307](/bulletins/10244707.md), 2023-11-02, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. Some 2019\-2020 Edge/F\-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019\-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020\-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F\-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020\-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. This may be due to the SYNC Software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the SYNC module \(APIM\) software.
- [SAN\-Vol1 I1](/bulletins/10240743.md), 2023-08-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
- [SSM 51687](/bulletins/10237786.md), 2023-06-16, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. TSB 22\-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m\-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. When replacing the CDF cylinder, the current TSB does not require a complete transmission overhaul or cooler and converter flushing. Ford is currently reviewing the TSB. Monitor OASIS for updates.
- [SSM 51536](/bulletins/10235153.md), 2023-05-04, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. For 2000\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number \(VIN\) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual \(WSM\) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
- [SSM 51449](/bulletins/10233738.md), 2023-04-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2020\-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected if the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module \(BCM\) 12 volt battery state of charge \(SoC\) drops below 50%. If the vehicle is going into deep sleep outside these conditions, this may be due to the telematics control unit \(TCU\) software. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the TCU to the latest software. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [SSM 51332](/bulletins/10232389.md), 2023-03-04, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with an 8 in. center display screen may have had the climate control buttons no longer present on the center display screen after accessory protocol interface module \(APIM\) replacement or dealer software update, although the mechanical buttons for climate are still functional. To correct this condition, perform the APIM configuration programming feature in FDRS. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.

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