# Service bulletin SSM 51460

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10233743
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-04\-05
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 51460
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-03\-17
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

2023 F\-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle \(FHEV\) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0A7D and/or P0DE6 and the vehicle identification number \(VIN\) is not recognized by the Midtronics xRC\-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger. The technician will need to manually enter the vehicle charging mode by selecting 2022 model year, then enter the make and model versus entering the VIN.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10233743-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P0A7D, P0DE6

## Vehicles listed

- 2023 FORD ESCAPE
- 2023 FORD EXPLORER
- 2023 FORD F\-150
- 2023 FORD MAVERICK

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V881000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V881000.md), 2025-12-18: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [2025691](/recalls/tc/2025691.md), 2025-12-12: Powertrain
- [25V863000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V863000.md), 2025-12-12: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
- [2025414](/recalls/tc/2025414.md), 2025-08-08: Powertrain
- [25V512000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V512000.md), 2025-08-08: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- [25V158000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V158000.md), 2025-03-14: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- [2025108](/recalls/tc/2025108.md), 2025-03-02: Powertrain
- [25V133000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V133000.md), 2025-02-28: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)
- [2024270](/recalls/tc/2024270.md), 2024-05-10: Powertrain
- [24V330000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V330000.md), 2024-05-10: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 55221](/bulletins/11038438.md), 2026-10-12, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. For 20222026 vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, Section 307\-01 \> Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause. During diagnosis and testing, details regarding whether the condition is more prevalent when the vehicle is hot or cold, throttle percentage at the time of occurrence, vehicle speed, the specific shift involved, and whether the issue occurs during transmission engagements \(N\>R, N\>D, R\>D, and/or D\>R\) should be noted in the warranty claim. Engineering requests including these detailed operating conditions that will significantly assist with root cause analysis. Diagnosis, testing, and repair should use established labor times outside this article.
- [TSB 26\-2428](/bulletins/11037776.md), 2026-10-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin supersedes 25\-2326. Reason for update: update the service procedure to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement, update the causal part number, and increase the labor time allowance to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P2450 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to the software in the PCM and/or the fuel tank isolation valve.
- [TSB 26\-2428](/bulletins/11037775.md), 2026-10-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin supersedes 25\-2326. Reason for update: update the service procedure to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement, update the causal part number, and increase the labor time allowance to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P2450 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to the software in the PCM and/or the fuel tank isolation valve.
- [TSB 26\-2408](/bulletins/11037559.md), 2026-09-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. This bulletin supersedes 26\-2309. Reason For Update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514\-S440, and add L1MZ\-7Z490\-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: \* Harsh 3\-4, 4\-5 upshifts \* Harsh 5\-3, 4\-3 downshifts \* Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold. This may be due to the F clutch friction plates brinelling into the clutch and planetary container cylinder \(7B177\).
- [TSB 26\-2414](/bulletins/11037311.md), 2026-09-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes 26\-2058 Reason for update: update the TSB title and TSB issue to include new DTCs Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: \* Intermittent or permanent no reverse \(R\) engagement \* Illuminated MIL with DTC P0767 or P0765:7E stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) In addition to the required conditions, the vehicle may also exhibit a harsh reverse engagement, P0766, P0765:7F, P0736 and/or P2703 stored in the PCM. This may be due to an internal mechanical concern with the selectable one\-way clutch \(SOWC\).
- [SSM 55142](/bulletins/11037059.md), 2026-09-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2023\-2025 Escape vehicles built on or before 16\-Sep\-2024 equipped with 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an "Engine Coolant Over\-Temperature" warning message displayed in the IPC and an illuminated MIL with DTCs P1285 and/or P1299 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) during hard acceleration or under high load conditions. This may be due to machining chips trapped in the cylinder head causing a potential blockage in the coolant passage near the cylinder head temperature 2 \(CHT2\) port. To diagnose this condition, start the vehicle and idle for 15 minutes. Perform a road test at a temperature above \-20°C \(\-4°F\) and apply wide\-open throttle \(WOT\) hard accelerations in rapid succession. If the concern cannot be replicated, drain and refill the coolant system. If the concern can be replicated, drain the coolant system. Perform the Engine Cooling System Flushing procedure in Workshop Manual \(WSM\) \> 303\-03A Engine Cooling \- 1.5L EcoBoost \> General Procedures. Do not use the VC1 flush additive. Reassemble the engine. Fill and bleed the coolant system and re\-evaluate the concern. If the concern pers
- [TSB 26\-2395](/bulletins/11036595.md), 2026-09-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes 26\-2287. Reason for update: update the labor operation numbers to add MT to operations C, F, G, H, J, K, L and M, and correct the part number LIMZ\-4A015\-B to L1MZ\-4A015\-B. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift Delayed shift Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\)s P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) or transmission control module \(TCM\). This may be due to axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder sleeve causing hydraulic circuit leaks. NOTE: If internal transmission service is required to address a concern detected with the CDF clutch cylinder following this article, technicians should carefully inspect and replace other transmission components and flush transmission fluid cooler only as ne
- [TSB 26\-2360](/bulletins/11036075.md), 2026-08-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above may exhibit an intermittent extended crank with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) present. This may be due to various software parameters in the powertrain control module \(PCM\).
- [SSM55059](/bulletins/11035556.md), 2026-08-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Some 2021\-2023 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine, 2020\-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine, and 2020\-2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost 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 belt integrated starter generator \(BISG\). For vehicles with this condition, follow the necessary Pinpoint Test in Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-06 for DTC P0A1E and repair the vehicle as directed. Note that previous replacement of the BISG does not negate the need for subsequent BISG replacements if directed to do so by the appropriate Pinpoint Test diagnostics. Engineering is investigating this BISG quality concern. Monitor PTS for updates regarding this investigation.
- [TSB 26\-2328](/bulletins/11035099.md), 2026-07-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin supersedes 26\-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts \(Corsair\) and limited the parts list for Edge/Nautilus to only the rear drive unit fluid. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning No relevant diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) present This may be due to internal rear drive unit \(RDU\) fluid contamination.

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