2015 Ford F-150 Technical Service Bulletins

249 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Ford F-150. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10136594Feb 14, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2015-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit the mirror housing vibrating while driving, moving freely or not moving to the desired position after the mirror is manually folded. Refer to the Owner's Manual for the power mirror synchronization procedure.
• 10136592Feb 9, 2018Electrical system. When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side under the steering column at the GWM, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting the VCM. If the ignition is on or the engine is running during the connection, it can result in various warning lights being illuminated with diagnostic…
• 10136589Feb 7, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2015-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty, 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass brackets are available for service. Both brackets must be replaced, FL3Z-1651070-A right side and FL3Z-1651071-A left side. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 for removal and…
• 10140326Jan 15, 2018Body and structure. Some 2015-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty, 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass brackets are available for service. Both brackets must be replaced, FL3Z-1651070-A right side and FL3Z-1651071-A left side. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 for removal and…
• 10138527Jan 15, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2015-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty, 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass brackets are available for service. Both brackets must be replaced, FL3Z-1651070-A right side and FL3Z-1651071-A left side. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 for removal and…
• 10140324Jan 11, 2018Equipment. Some 2015-2018 F-150, Mustang and Transit vehicles built on or before 01-Dec-2017 may have a concern of no airflow from the climate control vents. This may be caused by a seized or sticking A/C clutch. This can be repaired by replacing only the A/C clutch (19D786/19D784). The compressor assembly (19703) may not be required. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 412-00 for A/C clutch removal.
• 10138525Jan 11, 2018Equipment. Some 2015-2018 F-150, Mustang and Transit vehicles built on or before 01-Dec-2017 may have a concern of no airflow from the climate control vents. This may be caused by a seized or sticking A/C clutch. This can be repaired by replacing only the A/C clutch (19D786/19D784). The compressor assembly (19703) may not be required. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 412-00 for A/C clutch removal.
• 10140323Jan 10, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10138524Jan 10, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10127423Nov 29, 2017Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Some 2015-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty, 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass brackets are available for service. Both brackets must be replaced, FL3Z-1651070-A right side and FL3Z-1651071-A left side. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 for removal and…
• 10127400Nov 14, 2017Exterior lighting, Electrical system. 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…
• 10127410Nov 8, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2015-2018 F150/Edge, 2016-2018 MKX and 2017-2018 Fusion, Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or wrench lamp with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0217, P0330, P1026, and/or P130D.
• 10127407Nov 7, 2017Electrical system. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles may exhibit intermittent and/or inoperative A/C, radio, and/or power window switch control with multiple illuminated warning indicators and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0140, U0155, U0253, U0401, and/or U0452 stored in the front controls interface module (FCIM). This may be caused by excessive network traffic on the controller area network (CAN) Bus causing the FCIM to lock up.
• 10127405Nov 2, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 10127404Nov 1, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Some 2015-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass bracket is available for service. Both brackets must be replaced. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 for removal and installation procedure. For claiming, use causal part 1651070 and applicable labor operations in section 12 of the…
• 10119677Sep 20, 2017Electrical system. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles may experience 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…
• 10115946Jul 31, 2017Equipment. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec or 5.0L engine may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system when the vehicle is operated in temperatures that are consistently below -20 Å?C (4 Å?F). This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the…
• 10115945Jul 12, 2017Engine. Some 2015-2017 Explorer and 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles, equipped with 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engines may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2195, P2197, P2626, and/or P2629 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. Follow the Service Procedure Steps to correct the condition.
• 10109005Apr 3, 2017Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2015-2017 F-150, 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles may have concerns where the instrument cluster defaults back to the trailer tow setup screen every key cycle with no trailer attached. Refer to the Information Display section of the Owners Manual or the following steps to correct this concern. Type 1 and 2 Cluster small display  Use the information display controls on the steering wheel and the information display…
• 10100515Mar 28, 2017Engine. Some 2015 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine and built on 15-april-2015 and through 15-july-2015 may exhibit a 6-3 and or 5-3 downshift squawk noise on hard acceleration. This may be caused by the overdrive clutch plate material. A revised clutch plate part number 9l3z-7b164-e should be used to resolve this concern.
• 10099463Mar 14, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10095854Feb 23, 2017Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2015-2017 f-150 supercab vehicles built on or before 01-jan-2017 may exhibit inoperative rear door lower latches during freezing temperatures. The rear door lower latches have been revised to include a water shield and the parts catalog has been updated to show the new numbers. Replace the rear door lower latches, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 501-14.
• 10095644Feb 7, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission may experience an intermittent loss of reverse engagement or a neutral state when performing a specific shift pattern. This may occur after shifting from manual 1 or manual 2 to reverse at low speeds while the vehicle is rolling. Shifting the transmission into park and cycling the ignition off and back on will restore reverse engagement. Normal…
• 10095232Jan 30, 2017Equipment. Some 2015-2016 f-150, 2017 f-super duty vehicles may have concerns where the instrument cluster defaults back to the trailer tow setup screen every key cycle with no trailer attached. Refer to the information display section of the owners manual or the following steps to correct this concern. Type 1 and 2 cluster small display  use the information display controls on the steering wheel and the information display…
• 10095226Jan 30, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2015-2016 f-150 supercrew vehicles equipped with the vista roof opening panel may exhibit a water leak from the roof opening panel area. Refer to workshop manual (wsm) section 501-17 for water leak diagnosis. If test results lead to replacement of roof opening panel glass install part number fl3z-16500a18-e which has a revised seal. Use casual part 16500a18 and applicable labor operations in section 12 of the…
• 10095224Jan 27, 2017Equipment. Some 2015 edge,mustang and f150 vehicles with a 4" display may exhibit a 24 hour clock display that resets itself to a 12 hour display after cycling the ignition key. To correct the concern, reflash the front control display interface module (fcdim) to the latest calibration using ids version 103.05 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates…
• 10095223Jan 27, 2017Equipment. 2015-2017 f-150 xl vehicles are built with front seat bracket shields and bolt caps on the front and rear of the inboard seat brackets only. The outboard seat brackets do not have shields or bolt caps installed from the factory. Installing new shields and bolt caps on the front or rear of the outboard seat brackets is not a warrantable repair.
• 10095216Jan 27, 2017Engine. When servicing a 2.7l or 3.0l ecoboost engine, if the crankshaft pulley is removed, correct reassembly is critical to prevent potential engine failure. This includes installing a new crankshaft pulley bolt and accurately performing each stage of the crankshaft pulley bolt torque sequence. Crankshaft pulley related workshop manual (wsm) procedure and recommended tool (otc 4754 or equivalent) information have been…
• 10095141Jan 20, 2017Engine. Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a hard start, crank no start, runs rough and/or black exhaust smoke concern associated with block heater operation in cold ambient temperatures below -18 celsius (0 fahrenheit). Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10095154Jan 10, 2017Engine. 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…
• 10095148Jan 4, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles built on or before 28-nov-2016 equipped with a mechanical tailgate handle and remote control tailgate lock may exhibit a tailgate that will not open during freezing temperatures due to a frozen tailgate latch control assembly. To correct this concern install a revised tailgate latch control assembly part number fl3z-9943170-e. Refer to workshop manual section 501-14.
• 10094620Dec 12, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2015-2017 f-150 supercab vehicles may exhibit inoperative rear door lower latches during freezing temperatures. The rear door lower latches have been revised to include a water shield and the parts catalog has been updated to show the new numbers. Replace the rear door lower latches, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 501-14. For claiming, use causal part 18264a00 and applicable labor operations in…
• 10094612Dec 9, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2016 edge with 2.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi), 2015-2016 mustang and f-150 with 5.0l engine and 2016 explorer equipped with 2.3l gtdi engine may exhibit oil leak at engine oil pressure (eop) sensor threads. It is not required to replace the sensor if it is leaking from the threads. Remove and reseal the eop sensor, refer to workshop manual (wsm), sections 303-14. Check the oil level…
• 10095964Nov 18, 2016Body and structure. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative latches on front doors and/or supercrew rear doors during freezing temperatures. Follow the tsb service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10095995Nov 17, 2016Steering. Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
• 10095972Nov 2, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2017 f-150, 2016 mkx, 2015 edge, 2017 fusion, mkz and continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7l/3.0l engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the owners guide, maintenance, engine oil check section. When checking the engine oil level after shutting off the engine wait at least 15 minutes prior to checking in order to allow the oil to drain back to…
• 10091139Oct 27, 2016Equipment. Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor utility, taurus, and transit vehicles - electronic throttle body replacement
• 10090988Oct 26, 2016Equipment. Some 2015-2017 f-150 vehicles may exhibit poor heater performance caused by restricted heater cores. Extensive use of the block heater may increase cooling system deposits which contribute to heater core restrictions. It is recommended to plug in the block heater for 1  2 hours before starting engine when ambient temperatures are -15 degrees c (0 degrees f) or lower.
• 10090975Oct 19, 2016Brakes. Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles may experience 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…
• 10090662Oct 10, 2016Steering. When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. If the ignition is on or the engine is running during the hook up, it can result in various warning lights being illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), no start or no crank…
• 10090505Oct 10, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0l, 2.5l, 3.5l or 3.7l gasoline engine and built on or before 31-may-2016 may exhibit an intermittent loss of power and/or an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2111, p2112…
• 10109079Sep 30, 2016Seat belts. Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10109068Sep 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Suspension. Some 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a vibration on acceleration or cruise that is originating from the driveshaft and/or rear axle. During preliminary inspection look for visible driveshaft damage, alignment of the axle pinion flange to driveshaft flange yellow dots, and that the rear driveshaft flange sits flat on the axle pinion flange. If no issues are found, refer to workshop manual section 205-01 to…
• 10109085Sep 14, 2016Vehicle speed control. Certain 2015 Model Year Edge, 2015-2016 Model Year F-150, MKT, and Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016 Model Year Escape, Explorer, Flex, Fusion, MKX, Mustang, Police Interceptor Utility, Taurus, and Transit Vehicles - Electronic Throttle Body Repair
• 10092562Aug 22, 2016Electrical system, Steering. When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make sure that the ignition is off before connecting to ids. If the ignition is on or the engine is running during the hook up, it can result in various warning lights being illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), no start or no crank…
• 10092553Aug 17, 2016Forward collision avoidance, Vehicle speed control. Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control may exhibit a collision warning malfunction and/or adaptive cruise malfunction message in the instrument cluster message center with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b142e:78 and/or u3000:49 in the cruise control module (ccm). To correct this condition, update the ccm to the latest calibration level using integrated diagnostic system (ids) version…
• 10092545Aug 12, 2016Steering. Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles built on or before 9/24/2015 may exhibit a drift, pull, and/or wander concern. To address the concern, reprogram the power steering control module (pscm) to the latest level using ids version 101.04 or higher and attempt to re-verify the customer concern. If the customer concern is still present, then continue with normal wsm diagnostics. The updated calibration has improvements to the…
• 10092411Aug 12, 2016Equipment, Engine. Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a fl3z-16c900-a (smoke) or fl3z-16c900-b (chrome), genuine ford authorized accessory (gfaa) hood/bug deflector kit, may exhibit a rattle noise, vibration, or looseness at the deflector. A new hardware kit (gl3z-99000a25-b) is now available which improves installation and reduces noise, vibrations and looseness.
• 10091143Jun 21, 2016Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. 2015-2016 f-150 - exterior door handle inoperative and/or power door unlock inoperative

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