Service bulletins for the 2017 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.
328 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| SSM 46921 | 2018-01-29. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; POWER TRAIN. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles with 6.7L diesel engines may exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle with various cylinder contribution/balance DTCs and/or Fuel Injector Offset Learn DTCs. To resolve this issue please use the following procedure: 1) Make sure ECT1 and EOT are above 176Å?F (80Å?C). 2) Using the IDS or FJDS, run the Manual Injector Balance Test/Enhanced Power Balance Test under Toolbox, Powertrain, Power Balance. If the noise is gone after running the Enhanced Power Balance test, then clear the High Pressure Side Minimum Fuel Mass Adaptation tables for all cylinders, and the Crankshaft Position Sensor under Toolbox, Powertrain, Service Functions, Reset, Clear Specified Function. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates. |
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| SSM 46900 | 2018-01-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select - Toolbox - Body - Security - PATS Functions - Parameter Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable. |
| SSM 46880 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 28-Aug-2017, may exhibit an intermittent loss of throttle pedal response, illuminated wrench, hill descent, airbag, anti-lock brake system (ABS) and/or advanced trac warning indicators and/or P2122, P2123, P2124, P2125, P2127, P2128, and/or P2138 DTCs. This may be caused by the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor 14A005 harness being improperly routed behind the brake booster to brake pedal bracket. If the harness is improperly routed, loosen the bracket to free the harness, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), section 206-06 and inspect for any damaged circuits. If the harness is properly routed, proceed with normal diagnostics. |
| SSM 46878 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicle built on or before 24-Aug-2017 may exhibit inoperative A/C operation. This may be due to broken or damaged circuits CH401 (VT-WH) and/or GD131 (BK-GY). Inspect for harness damage between connector C100 at the A/C Compressor and inline connector C1046. This damage may take place during the assembly process. If there is no damage present to either circuit please continue with normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnosis. |
| SSM 46861 | 2017-12-14. 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 46860 | 2017-12-14. 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. |
| tsb17-2196 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017 F-Super Duty pickup vehicles built on or before 7-Jun-2017 may exhibit various intermittent electrical concerns due to water intrusion into the 14405 wire harness. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to uncommanded tailgate opening when equipped with power tailgate, loss of communication on the medium speed controller area network (MS-CAN) and/or inoperative rear parking aid camera on vehicles without 360 degree view camera system. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. |
| SSM 46726 | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; TIRES; STEERING. During PDI, 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) will exhibit an illuminated low tire pressure warning light and low tire pressure readout in the message center (if equipped) from the factory. Using a calibrated digital tire pressure gauge, adjust the tire pressure to specification and do not refer to the pressure displayed in the message center. During the PDI, the vehicle must be driven over 20 mph (32 kph) for at least 2 minutes to update the pressure displayed and turn off the tire pressure warning. It is not necessary to train or activate sensors with the service tool during PDI. If the TPMS low tire pressure warning is still present or message center pressure readout is inaccurate after completing the PDI road test, refer to the online Workshop Manual, Section 204-04B for normal diagnostics. |
| TSB17-0055 | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 12-May-2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P2002 only. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. |
| TSB17-0054 | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 12-May-2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P20EE, P2459, P2201, P246C and/or P2463. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. |
| TSB17-0053 | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 12-May-2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P244A. This may be due to a malfunction of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) differential pressure sensor. Follow the TSB Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. |
| TSB17-0052 | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7 engine and built on or before 12-May-2017 may exhibit any or all of the following concerns at times of high electrical system draw such as snow plow operation, instrument cluster backlighting inoperative, erratic climate control blower motor operation, red brake warning indicator flickering and/or low battery temperature features turned off being displayed in the message center. Follow the TSB Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. |
| AEVSB2017-4.6 | 2017-08-10. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. OEM Security system interface with aftermarket lock systems. |
| SSM 46099 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ENGINE. 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles with keyless ignition (push button start) are equipped with a feature that automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling with no activity for an extended period (approximately 30 minutes). This is a normal operating characteristic. Before the engine shuts down, a message appears in the information display showing a timer counting down from 30 seconds. If the customer does not intervene within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down. The customer cannot permanently disable the automatic engine shutdown feature but can disable it temporarily for each intended use using the instrument cluster message center on the current ignition key cycle. |
| SSM 46066 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2013-2017 F-Super Duty, 2015-2017 Transit and 2016-2017 F650-F750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2201 (NOX Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1) in the powertrain control module (PCM). When repairing DTC P2201, refer to the online version of the powertrain control/emission diagnostic (PC/ED) manual for the latest diagnostics. The pinpoint test RD and diagnostic trouble code chart have been updated in section 4 and 5 for DTC P2201. |
| SSM 46058 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the SiriusXM Traffic Listing is not loading but all remaining Travel Link features operate properly. SiriusXM Traffic is only available on vehicles equipped with navigation, only in select markets and requires an active subscription to SiriusXM Traffic information. If SiriusXM Traffic will not load attempt the following procedure. Turn the ignition off, open and close the drivers door, wait for 3 minutes, then drive the vehicle outside to obtain a clear view of the sky. SiriusXM Traffic should recover. If SiriusXM Traffic does not recover continue to monitor OASIS for future updates. Engineering is aware of this concern and no component replacement or any software re-flashes should be performed at this time. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS. |
| SSM 46048 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may have DTCs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the APIM. If these DTCs are present and no other symptoms are reported by the customer, then clear the DTCs and retest. If the DTC(s) do not return then no further repairs should be attempted. If one or more DTCs return as current faults and/or the customer reports other symptoms, then refer to Workshop Manual, Section 415-00 for further diagnostics. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS. |
| SSM 46512 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Some 2017 F-Super Duty pickups may exhibit an instrument panel cluster (IPC) turn signal indicator that flashes fast with no inoperative turn signal lamps after the pickup box has been removed by the upfitter. This may be due to the body control module (BCM) not recognizing the modified lower current turn signal lighting that was installed. To correct this concern, use Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool version 104.04 or later to configure turn lamp outage settings as required. Under toolbox > module programming > programmable parameters > exterior lighting, select rear bulb turn outage and outage ABM and change the setting on each parameter from outage to no outage. Changes to lamp outage settings on pickups as a result of upfitter modifications are non-warrantable. Upfitters are responsible for FMVSS 108 compliance. |
| SSM 46510 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Some 2017 F-Super Duty and 2016-2017 F650/F750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L engine may exhibit an inaccurate diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level indicator or warning message with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P203B. This concern may be due to intermittent loss of signal from the reductant level sensor that is integrated into the reductant tank. If the applicable pinpoint test in the powertrain control/emission diagnostic (PC/ED) or workshop manual (WSM) directs replacement of the integrated reductant level sensor, do not attempt any repairs at this time and release the vehicle. Engineering is currently investigating this concern, monitor OASIS for updates regarding latest information and diagnostic direction. |
| TSB 17-2068 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. Some 2016-2017 Edge, Escape, Expedition, Fiesta, Flex, MKC, MKT, MKX, Mustang, Navigator and Taurus or 2017 Explorer and Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and built on 1-Jul-2015 and through 31-Dec-2016 may exhibit a SYNC display message of Please check your surroundings for safety along with no rear view camera image when in reverse gear. This will occur only at ambient temperatures ranging from -5 Å'C to 5 Å'C (23 Å'F to 41 Å'F). This maybe due to a temperature dependent issue within the APIM crystal oscillator circuitry. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. |
| 17B03 | 2017-05-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. CERTAIN 2017 MODEL YEAR F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE - TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TUBES REPAIR. |
| SSM 46503 | 2017-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SOME 2017 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH A REAR AUXILIARY POWER POINT AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 20-FEB-2017 MAY REMAIN RUNNING AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY DIAGNOSTICS, INSPECT THE REAR AUXILIARY POWER POINT FOR ANY AFTERMARKET DEVICES THAT CAN SUPPLY VOLTAGE BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. ITEMS SUCH AS A BATTERY JUMP PACK CAN INDUCE VOLTAGE THAT WILL SIMULATE KEY ON STATUS AND PREVENT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FROM SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. IF NO AFTERMARKET DEVICES CAN BE LOCATED, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 211-05 FOR NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS. |
| SSM 46497 | 2017-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2017 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 22-FEB-2017 MAY HAVE TIMED 12 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER POINTS THAT DISABLE WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND A DOOR IS OPENED. POWER POINTS ARE TIMED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ONE LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IF EQUIPPED. TIMED POWER POINTS SHOULD REMAIN ON FOR 30 MINUTES WHEN IN ACCESSORY MODE AND 75 MINUTES WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPROGRAM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) 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. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 15604 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL. |
| SSM 46486 | 2017-05-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. SOME 2016-2017 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 CONSIDERED NORMAL DUE TO THE POWER SAVING FEATURES ENABLED WHILE IN TRANSPORT MODE. IT 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 EXACTLY ALLOWING TIME FOR THE SYNC SYSTEM TO COMPLETE ITS 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 46479 | 2017-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SOME 2017 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DTC P259F ONLY. IF FREEZE FRAME DATA INDICATES THE DTC OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) WAS BELOW 10 DEGREES C (50 DEGREES F) AND UNDER 3 MINUTES OF ENGINE RUN TIME, CLEAR THE DTC AND PERFORM A KEY ON ENGINE RUNNING (KOER) SELF TEST USING THE INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) OR EQUIVALENT SCAN TOOL. IF NO TURBOCHARGER AND CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM DTCS RETURN DURING KOER SELF TEST, DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS AT THIS TIME AND RELEASE THE VEHICLE. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS CONCERN, MONITOR OASIS FOR UPDATES REGARDING LATEST INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTION. |
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