Service bulletin SSM 52161

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10248988
Published by NHTSA	2024-01-18
Manufacturer's number	SSM 52161
Manufacturer's date	2024-01-05
NHTSA component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NHTSA's summary

Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles equipped with front park aid (minor feature code HNLAB) mayexhibit an inoperative front park aid feature with a Front Parking Sensors Not Available Sensors Blocked SeeManual message in the IPC without any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) associated with the condition. Toconfirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking thevehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician System (PTS). Thismay be due to the software level of the image processing module A (IPMA) and/or the power steering controlmodule (PSCM). To correct the condition, reprogram the IPMA and the PSCM using the latest software level ofthe Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 14G647 andapplicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. NOTE: The IPMA software update that addresses the symptom listed in this bulletin may have been sent viaFord Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) to connected vehicles that have automaticupdates enabled through the center display screen. Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) inProfessional Technician System (PTS) and check the OTA Dashboard under the Connected Vehicle tab forOTA update history. If an update to the IPMA has successfully completed recently and the customer isreporting the symptoms are no longer present, this article may not apply.

The document

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Components

Equipment and accessories

Vehicles listed
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV	2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
24V852000	2024-11-08. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB 24-2126	2024-05-04. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 24-2093 to address the revised software and include affected 3.5L FHEV vehicles. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a gasoline, hybrid or flex fuel engine (non-Lightning) except 2023 F-150 with 3.3L may exhibit inoperative A/C, lack of air flow, blows warm, and/or evidence of the evaporator freezing. This may be due to the software level of the PCM and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module.
TSB 24-2116	2024-05-04. Service bulletin. Some 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit a Trailer Brake System Fault See Manual message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0140:87, U0143:87, and/or U0444:82 stored in the trailer module (TRM). These symptoms can occur without a trailer connected to the vehicle. This may be due to the software level of the gateway module A (GWM).
SSM 52476	2024-05-03. Service bulletin. 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.
OTAPU0904PPOPRPF	2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Quality Improvements include: -Enhance the performance and stability of your driver display while towing.
OTAPU0121FTDIFXF	2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Quality Improvements include: -Robustness action in operation of vehicle to detect low-state-of-charge battery and prevent engine stall, as well as provide improved warning to customers when low-state-of-charge conditions exist. -To prevent the potential incorrect On-board scales.
OTAPU102410CHAUL	2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Quality Improvements include: - Fix the no audio out of random speakers issue.
OTAPU10246CHAUDF	2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Quality Improvements include: - Fix the infrequent random audio noises issue and improve the audio quality of the vehicle.
OTAPU10246CHAUDL	2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Quality Improvements include: - Fix the infrequent random audio noises issue and improve the audio quality of the vehicle.
SSM 52370	2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Some 2023-2024 F-150 and 2024 Bronco/Transit vehicles may exhibit Apple Carplay Bluetooth connectivity concerns. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. To correct this concern, perform a soft reset by pressing the Power and Seek Foward buttons for 5 seconds, or use the SYNC Module Reset function of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 14G670 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
SSM 52328	2024-03-20. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2024 Bronco/F-150, 2023-2024 Escape/F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during accessory protocol interface module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates USB Error. This may be due to a lack of memory space available to perform the APIM software update. If it is a memory concern, the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) will provide an option to delete the voice application. Re-enter the module programming and when prompted, do not select first option - SYNC Module (APIM) Software Update, select the second option - Delete Voice Application(s) From Module. Once deleted, run the SYNC Module (APIM) Software Update as directed, this will update the software and automatically reload the voice app. If the voice delete option is not available, continue with normal diagnostics in the Workshop Manual, Section 418.