Service bulletin SSM 51591

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10236025
Published by NHTSA	2023-05-16
Manufacturer's number	SSM 51591
Manufacturer's date	2023-05-02
NHTSA component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

NHTSA's summary

Some 2022 model year F-150s may exhibit an inoperative headlamp after a Body Control Module (BCM) software update. There may also be BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) B14E5:08 and/or B14E7:08 present. This may be due to a software incompatibility between the headlamp Light Emitting Diode (LED) control module and the BCM. If this condition occurs after a BCM software update, confirm the BCM is at the latest software level and replace the headlamp LED module on the affected headlamp. Follow Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure in Section 417-01.

The document

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Components

Electrical system, Body control module

Trouble codes named

B14E5, B14E7

Vehicles listed
FORD F-150	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
SSM 52333	2024-03-20. Service bulletin. Many body control module C (BCMC) warranty return parts are coming back with no trouble found. To verify that the BCMC is at fault prior to replacing, perform the following. First, disconnect the battery then check all BCMC connectors for terminal pushout, pin damage, spread terminals, and corrosion. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 100-00 Wire Terminal Inspection and Replacement. If none found, reconnect the BCMC and battery terminals then recheck functionality. If concern still exists, proceed with BCMC replacement.
SSM 52213	2024-01-30. Service bulletin. Some 2022-2023 F-150 and 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a direct current/alternating current converter module A (DCACA) inverter (minor feature code HUKAK) may exhibit a Please Contact Authorized Dealer For Service message in the center display screen with DTC P0A93:96 stored in the DCACA. This may be due to the software level of the DCACA and has no effect on vehicle operation. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). To correct this condition, reprogram the DCACA to the latest software level using the latest version of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 19G317 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
23H07	2023-12-05. Service bulletin. Certain 2021-2023 Model Year F150, 2022 Model Year F53/F59 Stripped Chassis, 2022-2023 Model Year F650/F750, 2023 Model Year Ranger, 2024 Model Year Econoline - Body Control Module (BCM) Replacement
SSM 52075	2023-11-21. Service bulletin. Some 2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative headlamp after a body control module (BCM) software update. There may also be BCM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B14E5:08 and/or B14E7:08 present. This may be due to a software incompatibility between the headlamp light emitting diode (LED) control module and the BCM. If this condition occurs after a BCM software update, confirm the BCM is at the latest software level and replace the headlamp LED module on the affected headlamp. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 417-01.
TSB 23-2240	2023-08-10. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start with a battery draw and air conditioning (A/C) clutch engaged at all times. This may be due to an opened diode in the A/C clutch field coil damaging the output driver in the body control module C (BCMC). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the BCMC and A/C clutch field coil assembly.
TSB 22-2497	2023-01-05. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2022 F-150 Tremor vehicles built on or before 18-Nov-2022 may experience the instrument panel cluster (IPC) goes blank or reboots after attempting to access Trailer Tire Info in the Towing menu. This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the IPC.
SSM 51160	2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may experience diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B162F:13 being stored in the body control module C (BCMC). This may be due to the configuration of the BCMC. To correct the condition, download and run the BCMC - Body Control Module C Configuration app using the latest level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 14A068 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.