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Service bulletins for the 2012 Ford F-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.

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

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SSM 516912023-06-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. 2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain control module estimates hydrocarbon levels in the SCR and may increase idle speed to remove them. Idle speed will be increased to 1000 RPM for ambient temperatures near 26°C (80°F) and may increase to 1200 RPM at -40 °C (-40°F). Vehicles may exhibit exhaust smoke and diesel exhaust fluid smell during elevated idle condition. Exhaust smoke and smell condition will not affect reliability or durability of the engine. Power take-off (PTO) use and idle set point control will disable elevated speed. It is required that the operator monitor the vehicle and adhere to any Exhaust Filter warning messages.
SSM 498052021-06-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2011-2021 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may have engine oil in the exhaust after turbocharger replacement for various reasons. To correct the condition, remove the exhaust and stand the exhaust up with the turbocharger inlet side facing down using a suitable drain pan. Allow the exhaust to drain for at least 24 hours and reinstall. Do not perform a manual exhaust regeneration.
SSM 476412019-01-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 and 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P24AE. This may be a result of using aftermarket cleaning liquids or tools for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler or intake. Ford does not recommend the cleaning of diesel intakes or EGR coolers using any aftermarket tool that injects a cleaning foam or liquid substance into the EGR cooler or intake. Using these types of fluids can result in sodium poisoning of the NOx and particulate matter (PM) sensors resulting in degraded operation and permanent damage to the aftertreatment system. Use of these cleaning tools may void the emissions warranty of the hot end aftertreatment exhaust system and the attached emissions sensors.
18M012018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-250-F-550 and 2013-2015 F-450-F-550 equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine - Reductant Heater and Sender Assembly Repair
SSM 468922017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Some 2011 2014 SuperDuty vehicles equipped with 6.7L Diesel engine may experience an exhaust leak due to broken exhaust manifold studs. New parts have been released to service this condition. Replace the exhaust manifold on the side with a broken stud. On cylinders 1,2,3,5,6 and 7 use stud part number W715713-S431. If replacing the studs on cylinders 4 and/or 8 use stud part number W717172-S900 and replace both studs and install new spacers and heat shields on the affected side(s). Refer to Workshop Manual Section 303-01. Part numbers: Heat shield left side, FC3Z-9Y427-A and DC3Z-9A462-B for the right side. Spacer part numbers: FC3Z- 00810-A. Exhaust manifold part numbers: DC3Z-9430-A (RH) and DC3Z-9431-A (LH). Exhaust Manifold Gaskets: FC3Z-9448-A. Exhaust Manifold Nut: W701706-S430
SSM 460852017-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
ASI-451882016-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TSB-15-01242016-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
15M012015-07-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER LETTER NOTIFICATION. SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. ON CERTAIN MODEL TRUCKS, WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST GAS SENSORS, HAS EXTENDED COVERAGE APPLIED DUE TO ILLUMINATION OF SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR MALFUNCTIONING WITH EGT SENSORS. MODEL 2011-12 F-SUPER DUTY. *LJ UPDATED 9/10/15. *PE
15-00292015-07-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. FORD 2011-2015 F-SUPER DUTY: CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE BUILT BEFORE JAN. 30, 2015 MAY EXPERIENCE MIL WITH MULTIPLE TROUBLE CODES IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE MEMORY. *LJ
TSB-13-9-152014-01-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. FORD: DURING REGENERATION OF EXHAUST PROCESS, SOME TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE A MISFIRE OR RUNNING ROUGH CONDITION, OCCURS WHEN ON LIGHT THROTTLE TIP IS BETWEEN 61-113 KM/H (40-70 MPH). MODEL 2011-2013 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-322092013-10-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VARIOUS MIL DTC'S RELATED TO GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE (GPCM), EXHAUST REDUCTANT SYSTEM OR NOX CONTROL MODULE DUE TO LOOSE, MISSING, MODIFIED OR DAMAGED GROUND G400. NO MODELS OR YEARS LISTED. *PE
ASI-441252013-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. FORD: CONTAMINATION OF DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) FROM PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCT (SUCH AS DIESEL FUEL), TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) WITH DTC P20E8, P202D AND/OR P207F, CAUSING RUBBER SEALS AND O RINGS TO SWELL AND/OR LEAK, IN SYSTEM. MODEL 2011-2014 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-13-6-52013-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DTC P0401, CAUSES A RESTRICTION OF EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER CORE. MODEL 2011-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE

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