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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

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

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SSM 474022018-09-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EQUIPMENT. When performing diagnostics for DTCs P2201, P2452, P2459, P246C and/or P2463, a manual regeneration and diesel particulate filter (DPF) parameter reset using the appropriate scan tool may need to be performed. To perform the manual regeneration, go to the Toolbox tab > Powertrain > Service Functions > Diesel Particulate Regeneration System > DPF Manual Regeneration. The scan tool may indicate that a regeneration of the DPF is not recommended at this time, selecting YES on this screen will allow the regeneration process to complete. To perform the DPF parameter reset, go to the Toolbox tab > Powertrain > Service Functions > Diesel Particulate Regeneration System > DPF Parameter Reset.
tsb18-21942018-09-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2015-2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 1-Jun-2017 may exhibit a leak from the coolant pump. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
tsb18-21902018-09-10. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2011-2012 F-250/F-350 and 2011-2015 F-450/F-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 9-Dec-2014 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2043, P205C and/or P205D. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
17M04-S12018-07-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Certain 2014-2016 Model Year F-250 ? F-550 and 2016 Model Year F-650/F-750 Vehicles, With 6.7L Diesel Engine - Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Assembly
SSM 470282018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Some 2011-2018 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. When engine temperatures reach 150 Å?F (65 Å?C) or higher, (from engine idle up to approximately 1700 RPM's), this noise can typically be heard at the front wheel well and is often isolated to the transmission bell housing or oil pan area. Typewriter Noise is not detrimental to engine function or durability and has no short or long term effects on the engine. Do not attempt repairs to eliminate this noise. This noise is characteristic of the 6.7L diesel engine and will typically cease or diminish significantly within the oil change maintenance interval.
SSM 470282018-05-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2011-2018 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. When engine temperatures reach 150 Å?F (65 Å?C) or higher, (from engine idle up to approximately 1700 RPM's), this noise can typically be heard at the front wheel well and is often isolated to the transmission bell housing or oil pan area. Typewriter Noise is not detrimental to engine function or durability and has no short or long term effects on the engine. Do not attempt repairs to eliminate this noise. This noise is characteristic of the 6.7L diesel engine and will typically cease or diminish significantly within the oil change maintenance interval.
SSM 470092018-05-29. 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.
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
TSB18-21092018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2015 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P012F, P207F, P2002, and/or P20EE setting in the powertrain control module (PCM). Reprogram the PCM using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) release 109.01 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.
17B302018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement
SSM 470802018-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No repair attempts should be attempted to correct this concern.
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.
17-22342018-01-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Some 2015-2016 F-Super Duty pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P2201, P2459, P2463 and/or P246C. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) release 106.01 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.
SSM 464512017-05-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2009-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVE AN UPDATED MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY OVERHAUL PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 307-01 FOR MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY (7A100) OVERHAUL PROCEDURES. NOT ALL VALVE BODIES REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. INSPECT THE VALVE BODY BORES, SPRINGS AND VALVES AS DIRECTED DURING DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. REFER TO GENERAL SERVICE BULLETIN (GSB) G0000093 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL INSPECTION FOR A VIDEO CLIP TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF THESE REPAIRS.
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.
SSM 464072017-03-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SOME 2011-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 6.7L DIESEL EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE AT IDLE AFTER AN ENGINE OIL CHANGE. IT IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS TYPEWRITER NOISE BECAUSE OF ITS SIMILARITY TO THE SOUND OF A MECHANICAL TYPEWRITER. WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURES REACH 150 ŒF (65 ŒC) OR HIGHER, (FROM ENGINE IDLE UP TO APPROXIMATELY 1700 RPM'S), THIS NOISE CAN TYPICALLY BE HEARD AT THE FRONT WHEEL WELL AND IS OFTEN ISOLATED TO THE TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING OR OIL PAN AREA. TYPEWRITER NOISE IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO ENGINE FUNCTION OR DURABILITY AND HAS NO SHORT OR LONG TERM EFFECTS ON THE ENGINE. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS TO ELIMINATE THIS NOISE. THIS NOISE IS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE AND WILL TYPICALLY CEASE OR DIMINISH SIGNIFICANTLY WITHIN THE OIL CHANGE MAINTENANCE INTERVAL.
TSB 17-00212017-03-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). SOME 2015-2016 F-SUPER DUTY PICKUP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DTCS P2002, P2201, P2459, P2463 AND/OR P246C. REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION USING IDS RELEASE 104.02 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.
SSM 463452017-03-15. 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.
SSM 463322017-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCOLN VEHICLE. ONLY APPROVED GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES OR ORIGINALLY INSTALLED SYSTEMS ARE SUPPORTED AND CERTIFIED TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY WITH OTHER VEHICLE SYSTEMS. IF YOU SUSPECT A SYSTEM HAS BEEN MODIFIED, THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES CAN BE USED TO VERIFY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT: MONRONEY LABEL (WINDOW STICKER), PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN SOCIETY (PTS) OASIS TAB SELECT SYNC OR HVBOM. FOR GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES USE: PTS WORKSHOP TAB SELECT DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY OR ACCESSORY INSTALLATION.
SSM 462952017-03-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FLUORESCENT DYE PROVIDES A DISTINCT WHITE GLOW TO IDENTIFY ENGINE OIL LEAKS. THE NEW WHITE FLUORESCENT DYE REQUIRES A PURE UV DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION LAMP. THE WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT DYE AND PURE UV LAMP ARE NOW IN THE ROTUNDA CATALOG. DYE AND LAMP PART NUMBERS. GASOLINE ONLY DYE: 1 OUNCE BOTTLE 164-TP-33200601. DIESEL ONLY DYE: 8 OUNCE BOTTLE: 164-TP-3320-0008. PURE UV DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION LAMP 164-TP8695 OR 164-R3748.
SSM 462362017-03-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOME 2015-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 08/22/2014 AND UP-FITTED WITH HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD ACCESSORIES SUCH AS A SNOW PLOW OR WINCH MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC PANEL ILLUMINATION OF THE RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) WHEN THE CUSTOMER OPERATES THE UP-FITTED ACCESSORY. THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) RESPONSE TO EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE SPIKES MAY BE THE CAUSE. REPROGRAM THE BCM TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION USING IDS RELEASE 103.02 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 CAUSAL PART 15604 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
SSM 460272017-02-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. FOR 2015-2016 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY PICKUP (EXCLUDES CHASSIS CAB) AND 2016 F650/750 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR AFTER 2/1/2016, THE TURBOCHARGER DESIGN HAS CHANGED AND THE OIL SUPPLY TUBE IS NO LONGER PRESENT OR REQUIRED. THE REVISED TURBOCHARGER NOW USES AN INTERNAL PASSAGE TO SUPPLY ENGINE OIL TO THE ASSEMBLY. IF REPLACING A TURBOCHARGER CURRENTLY EQUIPPED WITH AN OIL SUPPLY TUBE, THE REPLACEMENT PART MAY BE THE REVISED TURBOCHARGER WITH AN INTERNAL LUBRICATION PASSAGE. IF THE REPLACEMENT TURBOCHARGER IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTERNAL OIL SUPPLY TUBE PORT, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE REVISED TURBOCHARGER PEDESTAL (HC3Z-6N639-A), TURBOCHARGER FILTER (HC3Z-6C683-A) AND GASKET (HC3Z-6587-A) TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION.
SSM 459462017-02-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). SOME 2015-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT DTC P0170 (FUEL TRIM - BANK 1) IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). WHEN REPAIRING THIS DTC, REFER TO THE ONLINE VERSION OF THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) MANUAL FOR LATEST DIAGNOSTICS. THE PINPOINT TEST AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART HAVE BEEN UPDATED IN SECTION 4 AND 5 FOR DTC P0170.
SSM 459202017-02-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. SOME 2015-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DTCS:P218F, P123E, P123F, P22A2, P2204, P207F, P204E, P2085, P204F, P202E, P130E, P203E AND P205E WHICH REMAIN PRESENT AFTER REPAIRING/ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR FAULT DTCS,USING A SCAN TOOL. THESE DTCS WILL NOT BE CLEARED WITH A SCAN TOOL. AFTER FIXING THE ROOT CONCERN FOR THE IDENTIFIED DTCS, IF ANY OF THESE DTCS HAVE STATUS FLAGS OF: -08,-18,-48,-58 AND -68. YOU MAY PROCEED TO CLEAR ANY ACCOMPANYING DEF FLUID SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGES IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER(IPC). USE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) SYSTEM PROCEDURES IN PC/ED MANUAL SECTION 2 FOR CORRECT DRIVE CYCLES TO CLEAR DEF SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGES. IF THE MIL IS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED AND THE DEF FLUID SYSTEM FAULT MESSAGES ARE NO LONGER PRESENT, NO FURTHER REPAIRS ARE NEEDED.
TSB16-00982017-02-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. SOME 2011-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE THAT ARE PRIMARILY IN A STATIONARY OR OFF-HIGHWAY LOW SPEED USE MAY EXHIBIT FREQUENT EXHAUST REGENERATION ATTEMPTS, DRIVE TO CLEAN MAINTENANCE MESSAGES, THE WRENCH LIGHT ON AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2459 FOR FREQUENT REGENERATION. IF REGENERATION ATTEMPTS ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, DTC P2463 MAY SET AS A RESULT OF SOOT ACCUMULATION IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF). VEHICLES OPERATED IN THIS MANNER MAY NOT EASILY ALLOW FOR NORMAL EXHAUST REGENERATION AND MAY BENEFIT FROM OCR CAPABILITY SO THE UNIT CAN PERFORM COMPLETE REGENERATION CYCLES IN A STATIONARY SETTING. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.

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