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Service bulletins for the 2011 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.

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

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23B632024-01-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Testing Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074
SSM 506362022-03-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. 2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 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 469002018-01-29. 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.
TSB 16-01542017-03-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). SOME 2011-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE, MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DTCS P208E AND/OR P218F STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY DUE TO UREA CRYSTALS FORMING ON THE REDUCTANT INJECTOR NOZZLE. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
16B242017-02-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). CERTAIN 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR F-SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING
TSB-14-01742015-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FORD: WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2011-12 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
CSP-14N022015-02-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. *PE
TSB-14-00952014-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FORD: DUE TO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), ON SOME TRUCKS, EXHIBITS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P054F OF UNEXPECTED HIGHER QUANTITY OF FUEL AND IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM. MODEL 2011-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-14-00942014-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FORD: THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE DIESEL ENGINE TO HESITATE AT LOW SPEED OR HAVE AN INTERMITTENT SURGE TIP IN ACCELERATION. MODEL 2011-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-14-00922014-08-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. FORD: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) IS ILLUMINATED WITH WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYING EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM FAULT AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE HAS IMPROVED MONITORS WITH AVAILABLE CALIBRATION. MODEL 2011-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
AIS-444112014-06-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. FORD: STARTING TRUCK IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES THAT IS BELOW 20F/-7C, CAUSES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TO BE STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON. MODEL 2011-2014 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-441812014-01-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FORD: THERE ARE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) IN MEMORY OF POWER TRAIN AFFECTING VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND NEED TO BE CLEARED BY USING KEY ON ENGINE OFF (KOEO) SELF TEST, KEY ON ENGINE RUNNING (KOER) GLOW PLUG MONITOR SELF TEST. MODEL 2011-2014 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-322522013-10-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). LINCOLN/FORD: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, THE MULTIFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), WILL ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1636 (INDUCTIVE SIGNATURE CHIP COMMUNICATION ERROR) PRESENT IN PCM OR TCM. MODELS 2011-2013 F-150 EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, F-SUPER DUTY, 2010-2014 MUSTANG. *PE
AS-216872011-07-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION, SURGE, OR LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE MAY BE ACTIVATING. *RM
TSB-10-18-22011-05-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). FORD: 2011 F-SUPER DUTY. THERE ARE MANY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. THERE MAY ALSO BE A LOW SPEED ENGINE SURGE, LOW POWER ON ACCELERATION, KNOCKING NOISE, AND HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *RM
CSP-10B172011-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. POWER INCREASE RECALIBRATION IN WIDE FRAME PICK UP TRUCK (NON CHASSIS CAB). THERE IS NO MILEAGE LIMIT FOR THIS PROGRAM. POWER INCREASE WAS INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES ON 8/23/10 AND IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE EARLIER PRODUCED AFFECTED VEHICLES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. THE NEW CALIBRATION PROVIDES EQUAL OR BETTER FUEL ECONOMY AND CONTAINS THE LATEST LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE OFFERED ON CURRENT PRODUCTION VEHICLES. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE UPDATED 6/28/11. *PE

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