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Service bulletins for the 2016 Ford F-150

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.

283 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SSM 469492018-01-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now available under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available, refer to WSM Section 415-00 and update APIM software. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
SSM 469482018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requires SYNC 3 version 2.3 or higher for Apple iOS users. Mobile device navigation via AppLink is not currently available for Android users. SYNC software updates are now available under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If an update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM software. SYNC 3 software upgrade to support these apps is not a warrantable repair per the Warranty And Policy Manual, Section 3, Warranty Coverages SYNC.
SSM 469472018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. SYNC may appear unresponsive when the overhead vehicle image is displayed. The vehicle image may intermittently display after shifting out of reverse or turning the vehicle off when in reverse. SYNC software updates are now available under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If an update is available, refer to WSM Section 415-00 and update the APIM software. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
SSM 469462018-01-29. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Some 2015-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty, 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass brackets are available for service. Both brackets must be replaced, FL3Z-1651070-A right side and FL3Z-1651071-A left side. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 for removal and installation procedure. For claiming, use causal part 1651070 and applicable labor operations in section 12 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual.
SSM 469302018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale. To prevent a SYNC system lockup during transport mode deactivation, follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure allowing time for the SYNC system to complete all tasks such as fully booting up or powering down and shutting off before moving to the next step of the procedure. If the vehicle exhibits a blank screen or SYNC symptoms after transport mode deactivation, refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for normal diagnosis. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS.
SSM 468992018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Some 2015-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass bracket is available for service. Both brackets must be replaced. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 for removal and installation procedure. For claiming, use causal part 1651070 and applicable labor operations in section 12 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual.
SSM 468612017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. SYNC may appear unresponsive when the overhead vehicle image is displayed. The vehicle image may intermittently display after shifting out of reverse or turning the vehicle off when in reverse. To recover the screen, perform any one of the following actions: touch the SYNC screen anywhere outside the vehicle image pop-up box, safely shift the vehicle into and out of reverse, or perform a complete ignition cycle (key off, open and close the driver's door then wait 5 minutes). If this does not resolve the concern, do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.
SSM 468602017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale. To prevent a SYNC system lockup during transport mode deactivation, follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure allowing time for the SYNC system to complete all tasks such as fully booting up or powering down and shutting off before moving to the next step of the procedure. If the vehicle exhibits a blank screen or SYNC symptoms after transport mode deactivation, refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for normal diagnosis. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS.
TSB17-21332017-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec or 5.0L engine may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system when the vehicle is operated in temperatures that are consistently below -20 Å?C (4 Å?F). This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SSM 460752017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. Some 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a vibration on acceleration or cruise that is originating from the driveshaft and/or rear axle. During preliminary inspection look for visible driveshaft damage, alignment of the axle pinion flange to driveshaft flange yellow dots, and that the rear driveshaft flange sits flat on the axle pinion flange. If no issues are found, refer to workshop manual section 205-01 to continue with driveshaft diagnosis and testing.
SSM 460732017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT, and Edge and 2017 Explorer, Fusion, MKZ, Super Duty, Transit Connect and Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 might exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in Transport mode. Engineering is aware of this possibility and it is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled while in transportation mode. It is beneficial to extended battery life to keep the vehicle in Transport Mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale. If the vehicle should exhibit a blank screen or other SYNC symptoms after it has been taken out of Transport mode, refer to Workshop Manual, Section 415-00 for normal diagnosis. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS.
SSM 460412017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Some 2016 F150 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) may experience a condition in which the climate control features are displayed on the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) randomly and usually after starting the vehicle. The vehicle is not equipped with this feature and this is not a normal characteristic of an EMTC system. To correct the condition, reprogram the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 102.01 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. Use applicable labor operations from section 10 of the SLTS manual, and use causal part -18E243- for reflash only.
SSM 465072017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; TRAILER HITCHES; EQUIPMENT. Some 2015-2017 F-150, 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles may have concerns where the instrument cluster defaults back to the trailer tow setup screen every key cycle with no trailer attached. Refer to the Information Display section of the Owners Manual or the following steps to correct this concern. Type 1 and 2 Cluster small display Use the information display controls on the steering wheel and the information display menu. Navigate to Towing and press OK, select Trailer Options and press OK, choose Select Trailer and press OK, finally select No Active Trailer and press OK. Type 3 Cluster large display Use the information display controls on the steering wheel and the information display menu. Navigate to Towing tab, select Trailer Setup and press OK, then press OK to enter Trailer Options, select Change Trailer Selected and press OK, finally select No Active Trailer and press OK.
SSM 464652017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2016 Edge/Explorer/F-150/Mustang built on or before 01-Nov-2016 and equipped with a 4.2-inch FCDIM may exhibit a blank screen. To correct the concern, Reprogram the FCDIM to the latest level using IDS release 104.02 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. For claiming, use causal part 10D885 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual.
TSB 17-00372017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some 2016 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L GTDI engine and built on or after 18-Dec-2015 may exhibit an intermittent or inoperative air conditioning (A/C) operation. Follow the Service Procedure Steps to correct the condition.
SSM 464652017-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SOME 2016 EDGE/EXPLORER/F-150/MUSTANG BUILT ON OR BEFORE 01-NOV-2016 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 4.2-INCH FCDIM MAY EXHIBIT A BLANK SCREEN. TO CORRECT THE CONCERN, REPROGRAM THE FCDIM TO THE LATEST LEVEL USING IDS RELEASE 104.02 OR HIGHER. MAKE SURE YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET WHEN ENTERING MODULE PROGRAMMING TO OBTAIN THE LATEST UPDATES. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 10D885 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
SSM 464382017-05-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SOME 2016-2017 F150, EDGE, MKX, ESCAPE, FOCUS, MKC, FUSION, MKZ, TAURUS AND 2017 CONTINENTAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L, 2.7L OR 3.0L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION(GTDI) ECOBOOST ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT(MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES(DTC) P1013, P1015 AND/OR P1016 STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE(PCM). CHECK TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE CONTROL HOSES FOR WATER/ICE RESTRICTIONS OR PINCHING AT ZIP-TIE ON ENGINE CAM COVER RETAINER(2.7L AND 3.0L ONLY). IF RESTRICTION IS FOUND ON CAM COVER RETAINER, CUT ZIP TIE AND CLEAR DTCS. IF WATER/ICE RESTRICTION IS FOUND, DRAIN HOSES, REASSEMBLE AND CLEAR DTCS. IF DTCS RETURN, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) OR POWERTRAIN CONTROL EMISSIONS DIAGNOSIS (PCED) MANUAL FOR NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING THE CONCERN, MONITOR OASIS FOR FURTHER UPDATES.
TSB 16-01492017-03-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. SOME 2016 F-150 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L GTDI ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR AFTER 18-DEC-2015 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) OPERATION. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
SSM 463502017-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SOME 2015-2016 F-150, 2017 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY HAVE CONCERNS WHERE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DEFAULTS BACK TO THE TRAILER TOW SETUP SCREEN EVERY KEY CYCLE WITH NO TRAILER ATTACHED. REFER TO THE INFORMATION DISPLAY SECTION OF THE OWNERS MANUAL OR THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN. TYPE 1 AND 2 CLUSTER SMALL DISPLAY USE THE INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MENU. NAVIGATE TO TOWING AND PRESS OK, SELECT TRAILER OPTIONS AND PRESS OK, CHOOSE SELECT TRAILER AND PRESS OK, FINALLY SELECT NO ACTIVE TRAILER AND PRESS OK. TYPE 3 CLUSTER LARGE DISPLAY USE THE INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MENU. NAVIGATE TO TOWING TAB, SELECT TRAILER SETUP AND PRESS OK, THEN PRESS OK TO ENTER TRAILER OPTIONS, SELECT CHANGE TRAILER SELECTED AND PRESS OK, FINALLY SELECT NO ACTIVE TRAILER AND PRESS OK.
SSM 463422017-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2015-2017 F-150 XL VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BRACKET SHIELDS AND BOLT CAPS ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE INBOARD SEAT BRACKETS ONLY. THE OUTBOARD SEAT BRACKETS DO NOT HAVE SHIELDS OR BOLT CAPS INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. INSTALLING NEW SHIELDS AND BOLT CAPS ON THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE OUTBOARD SEAT BRACKETS IS NOT A WARRANTABLE REPAIR.
SSM 462832017-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SOME OWNERS OF 2016 FORD AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 MAY INQUIRE ABOUT UPGRADING TO APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO. THIS UPGRADE IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THOSE VEHICLES. APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ONLY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 V2.0 OR LATER. THIS UPGRADE FOR 2016 FORD AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2017. THE SYNC VERSION CAN BE CONFIRMED VIA OASIS. MONITOR OASIS FOR FUTURE UPDATES.
SSM 462562017-03-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SOME 2016 F150 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 AND ELECTRONIC MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EMTC) MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CLIMATE CONTROL FEATURES ARE DISPLAYED ON THE FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) RANDOMLY AND USUALLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THIS FEATURE AND THIS IS NOT A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF AN EMTC SYSTEM. TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, REPROGRAM THE FRONT CONTROL INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION USING IDS RELEASE 103.03 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. USE APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONSFROM SECTION 10 OF THE SLTS MANUAL, AND USE CAUSAL PART 18E243 FOR REFLASH ONLY.
SSM 460162017-02-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. SOME 2016-2017 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 08/12/2016 AND 2016 F150 VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 08/09/2016 EQUIPPED WITH SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT CONCERN WHERE THE AUDIO CUTS OUT AND THE RADIO DISPLAYS A NO SIGNAL MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING IN OPEN SKY CONDITIONS IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS IN YOUR AREA. THIS MAY BE DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH CELLULAR PHONE TOWER SIGNALS. IF A VEHICLE DISPLAYS THIS CONDITION NEAR CELLULAR PHONE TOWERS, REPLACE THE AUDIO UNIT ANTENNA WITH PART NUMBER GL1Z-10E893-AC ON EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR AND HL3Z-10E893-AA FOR F150. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL(WSM), SECTION 415-00 FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. USE APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATION(S)IN THE SLTS MANUAL SECTION 11.
SSM 459952017-02-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. SOME 2015-2016 F-150 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FL3Z-16C900-A (SMOKE) OR FL3Z-16C900-B (CHROME), GENUINE FORD AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY (GFAA) HOOD/BUG DEFLECTOR KIT, MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE, VIBRATION, OR LOOSENESS AT THE DEFLECTOR. A NEW HARDWARE KIT (GL3Z-99000A25-B) IS NOW AVAILABLE WHICH IMPROVES INSTALLATION AND REDUCES NOISE, VIBRATIONS AND LOOSENESS.
SSM 459612017-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. SOME 2016 F-150 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION(GTDI) ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENT AIR CONDITIONING(A/C) OPERATION. IF UNABLE TO RESOLVE A/C INOPERATIVE CONCERN AFTER COMPLETING WORKSHOP MANUAL 412-00 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS; PERFORM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE(PCM) KAM RESET TO TEMPORARILY CLEAR THIS CONDITION. REFERENCE RESETTING KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) IN PC/ED SECTION 2 DIAGNOSTIC METHODS. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING. DO NOT REPLACE PCM FOR INTERMITTENT A/C CONCERN. TO ASSIST WITH THE INVESTIGATION USE REPORT A VEHICLE CONCERN LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OASIS REPORT AND SUBMIT A GLOBAL CONCERN REPORT (GCR). CONTINUE TO MONITOR OASIS FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

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