Service bulletin SSM 54504
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 | 11027711 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2026-01-21 |
| Manufacturer's number | SSM 54504 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2026-01-16 |
| NHTSA component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
Some 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on 1-Apr-2016 and through 1-Jan-2017 may exhibit white or blue smoke from the exhaust, rough idle in neutral or park at normal operating temperature or after a hot restart. The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 and/or P0316, P0524 and/or P06DD with excessive oil consumption. Oil consumption may be 1 Liter (1 quart) in less than 4,800 km (3,000 miles). This may be due to the valve guides. To correct the condition replace the cylinder heads. During service and repair, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in timing gear failure and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt is critical to the repair. The bolt requires a 4 stage torque procedure. Hold the pulley using a universal holding tool OTC 4754 or equivalent. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-01. The bolt torque procedure can be
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Fuel system, Lighting
Trouble codes named
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0316, P0524, P06DD
| FORD EDGE | 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| FORD FUSION | 2017 |
| LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | 2017 |
| LINCOLN MKX | 2016, 2017 |
| LINCOLN MKZ | 2017 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2016499 | 2016-10-12. Lights And Instruments |
|---|---|
| 16V731000 | 2016-10-12. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| 2016253 | 2016-05-24. Lights And Instruments |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| 25E02 | 2025-11-03. Emissions. The affected vehicles have an emissions control system that does not account for certain in-use conditions and might not control tailpipe emissions effectively over time. |
|---|---|
| TSB 25-2395 | 2025-09-03. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 24-2345 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. |
| SSM 50175 | 2021-10-29. Service bulletin. Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019-2021 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit the parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. This may be due to the software in the trailer module (TRM). To correct the condition, reprogram the TRM with the latest software of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Use causal part 19H332 and applicable labor times from Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. |
| SSM 47765 | 2019-03-04. Service bulletin. Some 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Fusion Energi, and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04B5. This may be due to inadvertent actuation of the fuel door release button by the customer when exiting the vehicle. If the fuel filler door is not fully closed after a refueling event or the fuel filler door is open from erroneously pressing the fuel door release button, a message displays during the third drive cycle to indicate the fuel filler door is not closed and the DTC sets. Before performing Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnosis, consult the customer about the potential for accidental fuel door actuation and explain the need to fully latch the fuel door after every refueling event. Malfunction Indicator Lamp will turn off after (3) drive cycles with fuel filler door closed. |
| TSB 18-2378 | 2019-03-04. Service bulletin. Some 2015-2019 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a fuel slosh noise primarily when the fuel tank is over 3/4 full and when driving at low speeds. This may be due to the fuel moving around in the fuel tank. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. |
| SSM 47737 | 2019-03-04. Service bulletin. Some 2017-2019 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0 HEV engine may exhibit a fuel filler door unable to be opened or closed with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) and DTC P04B5. This may occur when the fuel door is pressed or obstructed while the fuel door release latch is operating. If the fuel filler door is unable to be closed, a message displays during the third drive cycle and the DTC P04B5 will set. Before performing Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnosis, reset the system by pressing the fuel filler door release switch and wait 12 seconds for reset. The fuel door release latch should be heard when the motor is in motion. Review fuel filler door for locking tab operation. If the fuel filler door is operating properly, it should not be replaced. Advise the customer about the correct operation of the fuel filler door. |
| SSM 47090 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. Some 2017-2018 Energi and Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a fuel door opening delay longer than 15 sec or unable to open condition without refueling system or fuel door related DTCs. This condition may be due to the high pressure fuel tank pressure transducer (HPFTPT) functionality. Check the HPFTPT after opening the fuel door by releasing the mechanical lever located in the trunk. Install supplemental refueling adaptor in the vehicle to open the capless fuel tank filler pipe. During key on engine off (KOEO) condition check if the fuel tank pressure transducer (FTPT) voltage is between 1.4 1.54 V at atmospheric pressure in the tank. If the voltage is within the range, FTPT is functioning as intended. Check the fuel vapor vent valve (FVVV), also called refueling valve, integrity by following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00. |
| SSM 46090 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. Some 2017 Fusion vehicles built on or before 20-Sep-2016 may exhibit a slow to update fuel gauge, erratic fuel gauge reading, and/or distance to empty (DTE) concern after a refueling event with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in powertrain control module (PCM). Do not attempt a repair at this time. Engineering is currently investigating a fix. To assist with the investigation use the Report A Vehicle Concern link at the bottom of the Oasis report and submit a Global Concern Report (GCR). Continue to monitor OASIS for updates. |
| SSM 46508 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. Some 2017 MKZ vehicles may exhibit a check headlamp message displayed in IPC after a remote start event and may also exhibit Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): U0401, U0253, and/or U0155 in the Headlamp Control Module (HCM). Reprogram the HCM to the latest calibration using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 104.05 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 13K198 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual. |
| TSB 17-0038 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. Some 2017 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and built on or before 22-Mar-2017 may exhibit a slow fuel fill and/or spit back during refueling. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 104.04 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. |