# Service bulletin SSM 54008

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11020414
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-07\-08
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 54008
- Manufacturer's date: 2025\-07\-02
- NHTSA component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2021\-2025 F\-150 non\-Lightning, 2023\-2025 F\-Super Duty, 2024\-2025 Ranger, and 2025 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a perceived improper functioning fog lamp\(s\). Customers may describe fog lamps blinking, turning on or off, or flashing. If the vehicle is equipped with cornering lamps, this may be normal function. Under certain conditions and inputs, either lamp might turn on or off independently to aid visibility during cornering. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. For additional cornering lamp information, refer to the Owner's Manual and/or Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 417\-01.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11020414-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Lighting

## Vehicles listed

- 2025 FORD EXPLORER
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-150
- 2023 to 2025 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2023 to 2025 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2023 to 2025 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2023 to 2025 FORD F\-550 SD
- 2024 to 2025 FORD RANGER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026342](/recalls/tc/2026342.md), 2026-07-14: Lights And Instruments
- [2026099](/recalls/tc/2026099.md), 2026-03-03: Lights And Instruments
- [26V121000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V121000.md), 2026-03-03: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- [2026079](/recalls/tc/2026079.md), 2026-02-20: Lights And Instruments
- [26V104000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V104000.md), 2026-02-20: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- [2025586](/recalls/tc/2025586.md), 2025-10-24: Lights And Instruments
- [25V731000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V731000.md), 2025-10-24: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- [2025436](/recalls/tc/2025436.md), 2025-08-22: Lights And Instruments
- [2025433](/recalls/tc/2025433.md), 2025-08-22: Lights And Instruments
- [25V543000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V543000.md), 2025-08-22: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 55194](/bulletins/11037561.md), 2026-09-30, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2021\-2024 Mustang Mach\-E, 2025\-2026 Navigator and 2024 F\-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative welcome/approach detection lights. This may be due to the body control module \(BCM\) software. To correct the condition, download and run the "BCM \- Programmable Module Installation \(PMI\)" application using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\) scan tool. If the condition persists after PMI, refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 417\-01 for normal diagnostics and repair as necessary outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 15604 and labor operations 12651D and BCM.
- [BCM\-26.7.1 Ranger](/bulletins/11037502.md), 2026-09-28, Over\-the\-air update: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. 26S29 Recall remedy: \-Updates the Body Control Module to remove sun visor light operation in case of a short
- [BCM\-26.5.3 Ranger](/bulletins/11034154.md), 2026-06-30, Over\-the\-air update: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 26S29 Recall remedy: \-Updates the Body Control Module to remove sun visor light operation in case of a short
- [ITRM\-26.B04 F\-150 Lightni](/bulletins/11033812.md), 2026-06-13, Over\-the\-air update: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 26C10 Recall remedy \-Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- [SSM 54874](/bulletins/11033252.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Some 2024\-2026 F\-150 vehicles may exhibit an incorrect fuel gauge indication when distance to empty \(DTE\) is below 50 miles. Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Sections 413\-01 \> Description and Operation \> Instrument Panel Cluster \(IPC\) \- System Operation and Component Description along with 413\-01 \> Diagnosis and Testing \> Pinpoint Test D have been updated for this concern.
- [TSB 26\-2220](/bulletins/11032696.md), 2026-05-14, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: \*Incorrect fuel level displayed in the Ford Pro Telematics Drive App \(may show 0% fuel level when the actual level is higher\) \*Incorrect fuel level displayed in the Ford Pro Telematics software \(may show 0% fuel level when the actual level is higher\) \*"Unknown" fuel level shown in the Professional Technician System \(PTS\); connected data may show 0% or Unknown \*No crank/no start due to a 12V battery drain isolated to the instrument panel cluster \(IPC\) This may be due to the IPC software. Note: To confirm a F\-Super Duty vehicle is built with minor feature code HKRAB, review the build information by double\-clicking the vehicle identification number \(VIN\) in the upper left\-hand corner in PTS.
- [TSB 26\-2217](/bulletins/11032695.md), 2026-05-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This bulletin supersedes 24\-2441. Reason for update: consolidation of prior bulletins and an update the Service Procedure to diagnose and replace the cylinder head temperature \(CHT\) sensor with an updated version. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: \* Illuminated power train malfunction \(wrench\) indicator/malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P1299, P1285 and/or P2C39 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). \* "Engine Over\-Temperature" and/or Service Vehicle Soon warning message\(s\) displayed in the instrument panel cluster \(IPC\) This may be due to the software in the PCM and/or the CHT sensor. Note: The vehicle's cooling fan will operate normally with no loss of engine coolant.
- [TSB 26\-2200](/bulletins/11032266.md), 2026-05-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an inoperative dark car mode. The vehicle may exhibit at least one of the following features remaining functional when dark car mode is enabled: \* Illuminated odometer, compass, outside air temperature, audio/phone display. \* Illuminated main message center display area. \* Courtesy lighting \* Welcome/farewell animation \* Night lock indicator \* Passenger airbag disable \(PAD\) indicator dims to minimum brightness \* Locking flash/horn feedback This may be due to the software in the body control module \(BCM\) and the accessory protocol interface module \(APIM\).
- [ITRM\-26.B04 F\-150](/bulletins/11031913.md), 2026-05-01, Over\-the\-air update: SERVICE BRAKES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 26C10 Recall remedy \-Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
- [ITRM\-25.B04 Ranger](/bulletins/11031645.md), 2026-04-28, Over\-the\-air update: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 26C10 Recall remedy \-Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function

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