Service bulletin SSM 54116
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11021803 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2025-08-12 |
| Manufacturer's number | SSM 54116 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2025-08-07 |
| NHTSA component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This does not affect rear camera operation. This may be due to interference from the phone being connected into the media hub using a universal serial bus (USB) cable during SYNC system boot up. To correct his condition, advise the customer to disconnect the USB cable from the phone. If the center display screen displays normally, reconnect the phone. If the concern persists, disconnect the phone from the USB cable, cycle the ignition off and open the driver's door so the interior lights come on. Close the door, start the vehicle and wait for the center display screen to boot up past the start-up animation and display the home screen, then reconnect the phone using the USB cable. If the concern persists after this procedure, follow normal Workshop Manual diagnostics for a blank screen concern.
The document
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Components
Electrical system
| FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| FORD ECOSPORT | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| FORD EDGE | 2019, 2020 |
| FORD ESCAPE | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| FORD EXPEDITION | 2020, 2021 |
| FORD EXPLORER | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| FORD F-150 | 2019, 2020 |
| FORD F-250 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD F-350 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD F-450 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD F-550 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| FORD FUSION | 2019, 2020 |
| FORD MAVERICK | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| FORD MUSTANG | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| FORD RANGER | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| FORD TRANSIT | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2019, 2020 |
| LINCOLN CORSAIR | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| LINCOLN MKX | 2019 to 2020 |
| LINCOLN MKZ | 2019, 2020 |
| LINCOLN NAUTILUS | 2019, 2020 |
| LINCOLN NAVIGATOR | 2020, 2021 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 26V372000 | 2026-06-09. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
|---|---|
| 26V104000 | 2026-02-20. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL |
| 26V091000 | 2026-02-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| 2026005 | 2026-01-09. Electrical |
| 2025723 | 2025-12-18. Electrical |
| 25V789000 | 2025-11-14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| 2025554 | 2025-10-10. Electrical |
| 25V689000 | 2025-10-10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM |
| 25V349000 | 2025-05-23. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| 25V346000 | 2025-05-23. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| TSB 26-2375 v2 | 2026-10-13. Service bulletin. 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 |
|---|---|
| SSM 55221 | 2026-10-12. Service bulletin. 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 26-2325 | 2026-10-05. Service bulletin. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a front courtesy lamp that is inoperative. This may be due to a concern with the front courtesy lamp light module. |
| 25E10-S1 | 2026-10-02. Other. 25E10-S1 Owner letter |
| SSM 55215 | 2026-10-02. Service bulletin. Some 2022-2024 Maverick hybrid vehicles may exhibit various electrical symptoms and/or a no crank/no start condition related to an intermittent 12V battery drain that has discharged the 12V battery. This may be due to the software in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. To correct this condition, download and run the "ABS - Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module Software Update" and "ACCM - Air Conditioning Control Module (ACCM) Software Update" applications using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming use causal part 2005 and labor operations 10654C and 12651D along with MT2005SSM up to 0.7 hours for the ABS, ACCM, PCM, and SOBDMC as needed. |
| SYNC-26.2.8.5 Ranger | 2026-09-28. Over-the-air update. Quality improvements include: -Enhanced AndroidAuto and Apple CarPlay connectivity |
| SSM 55157 | 2026-09-15. Service bulletin. Some 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent vibration and/or crunching noise after a cold start while the engine is running with the vehicle stationary in drive with no throttle input and brakes applied. An intermittent engine rocking or rolling motion in one direction may also be observed while the concern is present with the hood open.<br /><br /> The noise may be present with no drivability concerns, relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored, warning indicators illuminated and/or warning messages displayed. The noise may reduce or be eliminated after several minutes of driving when the powertrain warms up.<br /><br /> This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected in Q4 of 2026. Replacement of the engine or transmission will not resolve this condition. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule s |
| TSB 26-2414 | 2026-09-14. Service bulletin. 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 55149 | 2026-09-12. Service bulletin. Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L may exhibit a lack of air conditioning (A/C) cooling while at a stop and idling in ambient temperatures of 100°F (38°C) or higher. In addition, there are no diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) present related to A/C system functionality, refrigerant charge levels are to specification and system is free of refrigerant leaks and/or A/C compressor related concerns. Customers may also report that A/C system cooling will be restored once the vehicle starts moving or placed in park/neutral.<br /><br /> This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected in Q4 2026. Replacement or reprogramming of any components will not resolve this condition. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available.<br /><br /> If the vehicle exhibit |
| ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca | 2026-09-11. Over-the-air update. Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements |