# Service bulletins for the 2008 Ford E\-250

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.

16 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [SSM 54601](/bulletins/11029052.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module \(BCM\). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab \> Accessories \> Installation \> Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide \> PPT C \> Step C2.\<br /\>\<br /\> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
- [SSM 52476](/bulletins/10254138.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. All accessory stick\-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated \(wired\) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com \> Parts and Service \> Parts Product Line Information \> Keys/Entry Devices \> Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- [SSM 51909](/bulletins/10243490.md), 2023-10-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30\-Jun\-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- [TSB160032](/bulletins/10204997.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 4R75E Transmission \- Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage \- Serrvice Kit available
- [SSM 47009](/bulletins/10138524.md), 2018-05-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The Accessory \(Wireless\) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry \(RKE\). The master code for the Accessory \(Wireless\) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer \- Parts and Service \- Parts Product Line Information \- Keys/Entry Devices \- Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module\(BCM\) with a diagnostic tool.
- [SSM 47201](/bulletins/10137113.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: Monroney Label \(Window Sticker\), Professional Technician Society \(PTS\) OASIS tab select SYNC or HVBOM. For Genuine Ford accessories use: PTS Workshop Tab select Dealer Installed Accessory or Accessory Installation.
- [TSB T2007\-02](/bulletins/10096432.md), 2017-03-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN THE GATEWAY 401 MODULE TRANSITIONS FROM ITS POWER DOWN MODE \(IGNITION OFF\) TO ITS POWER UP MODE \(IGNITION ON\) THE MODULE MAY NOT WAKE UP. IF THIS ACTION OCCURS, THE MODULE'S LED DISPLAY PANELS WILL NOT PROVE\-OUT AND THE BACKLIGHTS ON THE LED DISPLAY PANELS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE.
- [16\-0032](/bulletins/10075262.md), 2016-06-22, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 4R75E TRANSMISSION \- GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE \- SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008\-2010 F\-150, 2008\-2010 / 2013\-2014 E\-Series, 2008\-2011 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles that exhibit a grinding, whine\-type noise, vibration and/or gear slippage while driving, or a loss of reverse resulting from a planetary gear assembly failure.
- [TSB\-14\-0153](/bulletins/10056701.md), 2015-02-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IS DUE TO TRANSMISSION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, EXHIBITING GRINDING, GEAR SLIPPAGE, WHINE TYPE NOISE, VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF REVERSE. \*PE
- [ASI\-44534](/bulletins/10056196.md), 2014-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2\-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003\-2014 F\-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F\-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. \*PE
- [ASI\-44538](/bulletins/10056191.md), 2014-10-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: THE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE OVERDRIVE OFF AND/OR SLIPPING IN 3RD OR NO 4TH GEAR, DUE TO DIRECT CLUTCH FAILURE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE \(DTC\) P0733 AND/OR P0734. MODEL 2008\-2013 MARK LT, F\-150, CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR, E SERIES. \*PE
- [ASI\-44404](/bulletins/10055629.md), 2014-06-24, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003\-2007 F SUPER DUTY, 2004\-2010 E SERIES, 2003\-2005 EXCURSION.
- [CSP\-13B15](/bulletins/10054768.md), 2014-02-25, Service bulletin: TIRES. FORD: THERE IS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF TIRES EXPERIENCING RAPID AIR LOSS AND/OR TREAD LOSS, ON SOME VANS, CAUSING TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE CRASH AND TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 2010\-2013 E SERIES \(E\-150, 250, 350, 450\). \*PE
- [TSB\-10\-17\-7](/bulletins/10039149.md), 2011-07-13, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. FORD: THERE ARE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS HESITATION, LOW IDLE, OR LOSS OF POWER. 2007\-2008 E150/250. \*RM
- [AS\-21769](/bulletins/10039053.md), 2011-07-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; POWER TRAIN. FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. \*RM
- [TSB\-09\-20\-7](/bulletins/10032624.md), 2010-04-21, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION; STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. FORD: STEERING WANDER. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WANDER OR FREE PLAY. STEERING GEAR MESH LOAD ADJUSTMENT. FRONT END ALIGNMENT MAY BE ADJUSTED TO IMPROVE THE WANDER/FREE PLAY CONDITION. STICKY ON CENTER FEEL MAY ALSO BE DUE TO BALL JOINT TIGHTNESS AND/OR HIGH FRICTION/RUBBING OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BOOT. \*PE

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