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Service bulletins for the 2015 Ford Focus

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.

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

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14M02 062022-12-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission; Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Non-Ford Part Usage: • Vehicles that are still covered by the 8 years/80,000-mile Emissions warranty coverage MUST be serviced with a NEW Ford Motor Company TCM. • Vehicles outside of or exceeding the 8 years/80,000-mile coverage are authorized to use a used Ford Motor Company TCM, a refurbished original Ford TCM, or an aftermarket TCM that will successfully complete the required Ford software updates.
SSM 498212021-06-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement of the VCT solenoid, refer to Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) pinpoint test HK11 to cycle the affected VCT solenoid 10 times to attempt to clear the debris. For claiming, use causal part 6M280 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
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 16-01292017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power. These symptoms are usually accompanied by an illuminated Check Engine lamp. Additional symptoms may include messages in the message center indicating hill start assist is not available, that parking aid malfunction/service is required or the transmission PRNDL/S gear selector on the instrument cluster may flash. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, U0101, U1013 and/or P0606 will be present or stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SSM 464212017-05-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2013-2017 FOCUS S MODEL VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED IN THE IPC AND THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE ADDED. THE SENSOR IS IN THE RIGHT HAND OUTSIDE MIRROR AND IS USED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FOR CALCULATIONS.
14M02-S32017-03-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CERTAIN 2011 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FIESTA AND 2012 THROUGH 2016 MODEL YEAR FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE
SSM 463582017-03-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2011-2017 FIESTA AND 2012-2017 FOCUS SERVICE PIGTAIL FOR TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR C1750A IS AVAILABLE. IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED USE PART NUMBER FU2Z-14S411-VA. REPLACEMENT OF WIRING HARNESS 12A581 IS NO LONGER REQUIRED WHEN THIS CONNECTOR NEEDS SERVICING.
14M02-S22017-02-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). CERTAIN 2011 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FIESTA AND 2012 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE
SSM-458152016-08-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645
16-00552016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1.0L ECOBOOST - ILLUMINATED MIL - DTC P1450 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/19/2015 ISSUE Some 2015-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with an 1.0L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 10/19/2015 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1450 (unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum) present in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. ACTION Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 99.05 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.
16-00442016-06-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. DPS6 - NO START AND/OR TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OR LOSS OF POWER WITH DTCS U0100, U0101, U1013, U3003 AND/OR P0606 ISSUE Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power. These symptoms are usually accompanied by an illuminated Check Engine lamp. Additional symptoms may include messages in the message center indicating hill start assist is not available, that parking aid malfunction/service is required or the transmission PRNDL/S gear selector on the instrument cluster may flash. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, U0101, U1013, U3003 and/or P0606 will be present or stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory.
CSP-15B-222016-06-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TSB-15-01212016-06-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TSB-15-01202016-06-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-14M02-SUP22016-06-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TSB15-01212015-10-28. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. FORD: 2011-2015 FIESTA AND 2012-2015 FOCUS MAY SHOW CONCERNS OF LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF POWER *CN
TSB15-01202015-10-28. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD: 2012-2015 FOCUS AND 2011-2015 FIESTA MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE AND EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION *CN
ASI-447322015-07-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. FORD: THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED ON DPS6 TRANSMISSION IF NOT COMPLETED 1000 MILES (1600K) THAT IS REQUIRED FOR BREAKING IN DUAL CLUTCH FRICTION MATERIAL. MODEL 2014-15 FOCUS, FIESTA. *PE

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