# Service bulletin SSM 54269

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11024021
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-10\-08
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 54269
- Manufacturer's date: 2025\-10\-04
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2021\-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F\-150/F\-Super Duty/F\-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F\-650/F\-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost \(non\-hybrid\), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start\-up. Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-00 Engine System \- General Information \> Diagnosis and Testing and 303\-06 \> Starting System has been updated. Additionally, WSM, Section 303\-01 \> Removal and Installation \> Engine to Transmission Spacer Plate has been added to address this condition. Refer to the revised WSM sections for normal diagnosis.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11024021-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11024021-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2021 to 2025 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-150
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2021 to 2024 FORD F\-53
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-550 SD
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-650 SD
- 2021 to 2025 FORD F\-750 SD
- 2020 to 2025 FORD TRANSIT
- 2021 to 2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [25V398000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V398000.md), 2025-06-13: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [25V344000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V344000.md), 2025-06-13: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- [2025284](/recalls/tc/2025284.md), 2025-05-23: Engine
- [2025163](/recalls/tc/2025163.md), 2025-03-28: Engine
- [25V198000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V198000.md), 2025-03-28: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- [24V851000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V851000.md), 2024-12-20: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- [2024687](/recalls/tc/2024687.md), 2024-11-08: Engine
- [2024492](/recalls/tc/2024492.md), 2024-08-23: Engine
- [24V635000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V635000.md), 2024-08-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- [22V346000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V346000.md), 2022-05-17: ENGINE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 55228](/bulletins/11038440.md), 2026-10-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2020\-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F\-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L \(non\-diesel\) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-01 Engine \> Removal and Installation \> Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool \(ESST\) guide pin alignment tool \(303\-1790\) that is used to align the engine front cover to the engine block, preventing the O\-ring seal on the engine oil galley feed tube from getting damaged during installation.
- [25L05](/bulletins/11036599.md), 2026-09-02, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. Updated instructions
- [26L01](/bulletins/11036545.md), 2026-09-01, Other: ENGINE. Customer Satisfaction Program 26L01 Certain 2018\-2024 Model Year Various Vehicles 2.0L Panther Diesel Engine Timing Belt and Tensioner Interval Change
- [TSB 26\-2375](/bulletins/11036283.md), 2026-08-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 26\-2050 to increase the labor operation allowance of labor operations A and B. 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 diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) 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 the input shaft O\-rings to become damaged resulting in an open E clutch circuit. Additional model information: 6.7L Diesel Engine 2022\-2024 F\-550 or F\-600 F\-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 15\-May\-2024 with over 5,000 miles \(8,000km\)
- [TCU\-26.2.11.5 F\-150](/bulletins/11036226.md), 2026-08-18, Over\-the\-air update: ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Quality improvements include: \- Connectivity robustness updates
- [25M01](/bulletins/11035635.md), 2026-08-04, Other: ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01 Certain 2021 Model Year F\-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020\-2022 Model Year Super Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Nitrogen Oxide \(NOx\) Sensor Replacement, If Required After Dealer Evaluation Reference: Emissions Recalls 22E02, 22E04, 23E01, and 25E09
- [TSB 26\-2349](/bulletins/11035508.md), 2026-08-03, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin supersedes 25\-2415. Reason for update: To add production build dates of the right\-side engine valve cover. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the tailpipe. This may be due to the sealing process of the positive crankcase ventilation \(PCV\) baffle which is part of the valve cover assembly.
- [PT\-26.11.3 F\-150](/bulletins/11035261.md), 2026-07-28, Over\-the\-air update: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. 25S75 Recall remedy \-Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump binding and maintain fuel flow to the engine.
- [25E09](/bulletins/11034230.md), 2026-07-01, Emissions: ENGINE. NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Emissions Recall 25E09 Certain 2022 Model Year F\-250 \- F\-600 Vehicles with 6.7L Engines Powertrain Control Module Programming and Particulate Matter Sensor Installation
- [25N14](/bulletins/11034217.md), 2026-07-01, Other: ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Certain 2022 Model Year F\-250 \- F\-600 with 6.7L Diesel Engines One\-Time Replacement for Diesel Particulate Filter Assembly Failures, If Required After Dealer Evaluation

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