Service bulletin SSM 54918
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 | 11033854 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2026-06-16 |
| Manufacturer's number | SSM 54918 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2026-06-11 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING |
NHTSA's summary
Some of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 27-Jan-2026 2025-2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 20-Jan-2026 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 02-Dec-2025 2023-2026 Escape/Corsair may exhibit reduced steering assist and a "Power Steering Assist Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2016:47 only, and no other steering DTCs stored in the power steering control module (PSCM). To correct this condition, reprogram the PSCM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 3C529 and labor operations 3504E and PSCM. If a software update is not available for the PSCM, the PSCM is already at the latest software level. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02 for normal diagnostics. If the vehicle does not exhibit any observable symptoms described above and the DTC is only present in continuous memory, this DTC should be ignored. No further service action
The document
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Components
Electrical system, Steering
Trouble codes named
U2016
| FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2025, 2026 |
|---|---|
| FORD ESCAPE | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| FORD MAVERICK | 2025, 2026 |
| FORD MUSTANG MACH E | 2025, 2026 |
| LINCOLN CORSAIR | 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| LINCOLN NAUTILUS | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 26V582000 | 2026-09-09. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| 26V239000 | 2026-04-14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER |
| 26V165000 | 2026-03-18. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE |
| 26V104000 | 2026-02-20. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL |
| 26V091000 | 2026-02-17. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| 25V789000 | 2025-11-14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
| 25V788000 | 2025-11-14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| 2025326 | 2025-06-13. Electrical |
| 25V404000 | 2025-06-13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| 25V343000 | 2025-05-23. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| 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. |
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| SSM 55220 | 2026-10-12. Service bulletin. Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Android and IOS after an APIM software update. This may be due to the APIM software. To temporarily correct the issue:<br /><br /> * For Android Auto related issues: Clear Android Auto app storage in the center display screen. Vehicle Settings > Settings > Apps > Android Auto > Clear Storage. <br /> * For general Bluetooth connectivity issues: Clear Contacts Storage app storage in the center display screen. Vehicle Settings > Apps > Uncheck hide system apps > Contacts Storage > Clear Storage.<br /><br /> If the condition persists, perform a master reset from the center display screen, remove the vehicle from the phone, then re-pair the device.<br /><br /> If the condition continues to persist, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 for normal diagnostics and repair as necessary outside of this article.<br /><br /> If the condition is resolved, inform customers that engineering is currently working on a permanent solution |
| 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. |
| TSB 26-2428 | 2026-10-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin supersedes 25-2326. Reason for update: update the service procedure to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement, update the causal part number, and increase the labor time allowance to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM and/or the fuel tank isolation valve. |
| TSB 26-2428 | 2026-10-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin supersedes 25-2326. Reason for update: update the service procedure to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement, update the causal part number, and increase the labor time allowance to include the fuel tank isolation valve replacement. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM and/or the fuel tank isolation valve. |
| SSM 55177 | 2026-09-21. Service bulletin. Some 2025-2026 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays one mark below the full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, download and run the "IPC - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Software Update" application using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 10849 and labor operations 12651D and IPC. |
| TSB 26-2421 | 2026-09-21. Service bulletin. This bulletin updates 25-2622. Reason for update: * Update the Service Procedure to: - Remove Step related connecting a battery charger - Add Step 7 and Step 29 along with Figure 4 to include mass damper remove and install. * Update the Parts list: - Updated to include rear electric drive assembly studded bolts and nuts to secure the mass damper. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Stuck in park * "Service Vehicle Soon" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) * Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P07E6:71 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC) This may be due to high ground resistance of the park pawl motor. |
| TCU-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F | 2026-09-21. Over-the-air update. Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail |
| TCU-26.2.12.2.1 | 2026-09-21. Over-the-air update. Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail |
| ECG-26.2.12.3 F-150LtMac | 2026-09-21. Over-the-air update. Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements |