# Service bulletin SSM 51452

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10233740
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-04\-05
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 51452
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-03\-16
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2021\-2023 F\-150, 2021\-2023 F\-Super Duty, 2021\-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but not limited to: no power to the distribution box, rear camera inoperative, rear park assist inoperative, box lights inoperative, power up/down tailgate inoperative, unable to open tailgate by tailgate switch, and no tailgate ajar message when the tailgate is ajar. These concerns may be caused by faulty connections between the pickup bed, tailgate, rear lamp assemblies, or bumper where connectors are disconnected, damaged, or coated with bedliner. Prior to performing any warranty diagnosis or repairs, verify if the vehicle had an aftermarket spray\-in\-bedliner. Any repairs resulting from aftermarket products/installation, including but not limited to a spray\-in bedliner, are not covered under warranty.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10233740-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10233740-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2021 to 2023 FORD F\-150
- 2021 to 2023 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2021 to 2023 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2021 to 2023 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2021 to 2023 FORD F\-550 SD
- 2021 to 2023 FORD RANGER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V104000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V104000.md), 2026-02-20: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- [2026005](/recalls/tc/2026005.md), 2026-01-09: Electrical
- [2025554](/recalls/tc/2025554.md), 2025-10-10: Electrical
- [25V272000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V272000.md), 2025-04-23: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- [25V132000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V132000.md), 2025-02-28: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- [25V131000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V131000.md), 2025-02-28: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- [24V443000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V443000.md), 2024-06-14: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
- [24V144000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V144000.md), 2024-02-23: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- [23V506000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V506000.md), 2023-07-21: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [23V168000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V168000.md), 2023-03-15: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 55239](/bulletins/11038444.md), 2026-10-13, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2023\-2026 F\-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a trailer brake control module and built on or before 08\-May\-2026 may exhibit a "Trailer Disconnected" message after cycling the ignition off and back on with a trailer connected. This may be due to the presence of an integrated battery charger on a trailer equipped with electric over hydraulic brakes. If trailer functionality is restored after unplugging and plugging the trailer connector back in while the ignition is on, this condition can be corrected by downloading and performing the "Trailer Brake Configuration" application using the latest software version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\) scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 19H332 and labor operations 12651D and 12651D4. Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 417\-01 Exterior Lighting \> Diagnosis and Testing \> Trailer Lamps \> Pinpoint Test G The Message Center Displays A False Trailer Disconnected Message When A Trailer Is Connected To The Vehicle \- Only For Electric Over Hydraulic \(EOH\) Equipped Trailers When Vehicle Trailer Brake Type Setting Is Set To Electric Over Hydraulic has bee
- [TSB 26\-2375 v2](/bulletins/11038441.md), 2026-10-13, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. NOTE: This bulletin has been updated, refer to the change log at the bottom for details. Issue: Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: • Poor shift quality • Illuminated powertrain malfunction \(wrench\) indicator with DTCs P2704 and P0771 stored in the PCM / TCM . This may be due to a calibration in the TCM and/or wear between the input shaft and the E clutch hub causing theinput shaft O\-rings to become damaged resulting in an open E clutch circuit. Action: For vehicles that meet all of the criteria in the Issue and Model statements, follow the Service Procedure toreprogram the PCM / TCM and/or replace the E clutch hub and input shaft O\-rings
- [26B07](/bulletins/11037782.md), 2026-10-02, Other: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Recommended Repair Prior to Sale Customer Satisfaction Program 26B07 Certain 2021\-2025 Model Year F\-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach\-E Vehicles Undesired Acceleration Due to Adaptive Cruise Control \(ACC\) Activation
- [SYNC\-26.2.8.5 Ranger](/bulletins/11037515.md), 2026-09-28, Over\-the\-air update: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements include: \-Enhanced AndroidAuto and Apple CarPlay connectivity
- [TCU\-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F](/bulletins/11037419.md), 2026-09-21, Over\-the\-air update: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements include: \-Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
- [TCU\-26.2.12.2.1](/bulletins/11037418.md), 2026-09-21, Over\-the\-air update: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quality improvements include: \-Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
- [ECG\-26.2.12.3 F\-150LtMac](/bulletins/11037416.md), 2026-09-21, Over\-the\-air update: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Quality improvements include: \-ePrivacy enhancements
- [SYNC\-26.2.8.5 F\-150](/bulletins/11037310.md), 2026-09-14, Over\-the\-air update: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 26C37 Recall remedy Prevents a potential rearview camera image obstruction caused by a menu displaying on top of it
- [TSB 26\-2391](/bulletins/11037297.md), 2026-09-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin updates 26\-2206. Reason for update: update the Service Procedure to revise Steps 19\-21, adding Step 22, and adding Figure 15\-16 to clarify connector C316 location. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) C1001:31, U3000:89, and/or U3000:49 stored in the image processing module A \(IPMA\) and at least one of the following conditions: "Front Camera Fault Service Required" message Pre\-collision assist inoperative Adaptive cruise control inoperative Front windshield camera alignment routine fails to complete This may be due to the coaxial cable between the IPMA camera and the IPMA.
- [ITRM\-26.DC F\-150](/bulletins/11037291.md), 2026-09-11, Over\-the\-air update: SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 26C10 Recall remedy \-Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function

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