Service bulletins for the 2010 Ford F-450
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.
35 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| SSM 54601 | 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 |
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| SSM 52476 | 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. |
| TSB160057 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700 |
| TSB150164 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket |
| SSM 49495 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet |
| SSM 48494 | 2020-02-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet |
| SSM 47976 | 2019-06-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter hub greatly increases the likelihood of the flexplate cracking in the future. Missing dowels may cause a misalignment issue also resulting in a premature failure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01. |
| SSM 47979 | 2019-06-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING; SUSPENSION. Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet |
| DOR-B8H4Z-11 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. STEERING. This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort. |
| SSM 47009 | 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 46345 | 2017-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE. THE KIT IS DESIGNED FOR SEVERE DUTY AND IS NON WARRANTABLE. THE KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT GC3Z-54024A38-A INCLUDES AN INSTRUCTION SHEET. |
| ASI-45219 | 2016-03-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. FORD: DIESEL ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE KNOCKING, HARD START, CRANK BUT NO START DUE TO HEIGHT OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL THAT CAUSES EXHAUST OR INTAKE VALVES BE HUNG OPEN. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| ASI-49219 | 2015-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. FORD: AFTER ROCKER PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT, SOME DIESEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING ENGINE, ROUGH RUNS, HARD START, CRANK NO START BECAUSE OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL HEIGHT CAUSING TO HANG OPEN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| ASI-44716 | 2015-07-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. FORD: DUE TO RESTRICTIONS FROM COOLING SYSTEM CONTAMINATION, DIESEL ENGINE OIL COOLERS PRIMARILY ARE BEING REPLACED BECAUSE OF OTHER COMPONENTS IN COOLING SYSTEM. MODEL 2008-10 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| 44863 | 2015-07-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA |
| ASI-44664 | 2015-02-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. FORD: THERE ARE EXHAUST LEAKS, CAUSED BY WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXPERIENCE BY DIESEL ENGINE. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| TSB-14-0084 | 2014-11-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. FORD/LINCOLN: SOME TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P2270 OR P2272, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON. MODEL 2010-2011 RANGER, 2010-2012 E SERIES, EXPEDITION, F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, NAVIGATOR. *PE |
| ASI-44534 | 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-44531 | 2014-09-25. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST. LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, THERE IS A POPPING, SQUEALING, BINDING OR GRINDING NOISE COME FROM POWER SEATS WHEN MOVING BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. MODEL 2009-2015 F-150, TAURUS, FLEX, MKT, MKS, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER. *PE |
| TSB-13-6-7 | 2013-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. FORD: WHEN TURNING, THERE IS A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS HEARD OR FELT, UNDER FLOOR PAN, IN SOME VEHICLES AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. MODEL 2008-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| TSB-12-6-8 | 2012-08-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. FORD: SOME TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE WILL LACK POWER WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P246C AND P2463 WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE |
| ASI-22277 | 2012-05-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. FORD: SOME TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A SITUATION WITH DIESEL ENGINE SUCH AS ENGINE KNOCKING, LOW POWER, EXHAUST SMOKE, LONG OR NO CRANK START AND RUNS ROUGH. *PE |
| ASI-22198 | 2012-05-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. FORD: A TEST IS REQUIRED FOR HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO PUSH DEBRIS OUT OF FUEL RAILS FOR INSPECTION. *PE |
| 12-3-15 | 2012-05-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD: SOME 2009- 2011 E-SERIES, F-SUPER DUTY-F-53 MOTORHOME AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT MIL WITH DTCS P0751, P0730 AND/OR P2700. *JS |
| CSP-11B23 | 2011-09-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CRANKCASE, COOLANT LOSS, AND ENGINE NOISE. *RM |
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