2013 Ford F-250 SD Technical Service Bulletins

159 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Ford F-250 SD. 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.

• 10056828Aug 1, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: fuse 33 need inspecting in battery junction box (bjb) for open condition if trucks exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp illumination and various dtc with crank no start or rough idle condition. Model 2011-15 f super duty.
• 10056749Aug 1, 2014Equipment. Ford/lincoln: there will be 2 new piece receiver dryer desiccant bag that will replace 1 piece receiver dry cartridge, which are interchangable, fully, do not affect form, fit, or function. Model 2011-14 f-super duty, 2009-14 f150, 2007-14 expedition/navigator.
• 10056305Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Ford: stored in powertrain control module (pcm) memory are diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) (p06ea) or (p06eb) due to faulty exhaust gas temperature (egt) sensor connector on wiring harness. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10056142May 22, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: an improper crimping, on bodyside harness sensor connector, causes exhaust gas temperature (egt) sensor malfunction indicator light (mil) to illuminate. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10056184May 14, 2014Electrical system. Lincoln/ford: in powertrain control module (pcm), that allows anti lock brake system (abs) and output shaft speed sensor (oss) signal faults, a software error has occur and disabled on board diagnostic (obd) monitors with no illumination of malfunction indicator lamp (mil). Model 2011-2014 f-super duty, escape, taurus,fusion, mkt, mkz.
• 10056202May 1, 2014Engine. Ford: after cold start in ambient temperatures, the engine may experience a growling, hissing, metallic kind of noise. Model 2011-2015 f-super duty.
• 10056200May 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: during modifications of vehicle, missing, modified, damaged, or loose ground g400, caused malfunction indicator light (mil) on and may relocate, from original location, by body builders/upfitters. Model 2011-2015 f-super duty.
• 10056198May 1, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: diesel engine may experience malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p208e in powertrain control module (pcm), due to urea crystals forming on def injector nozzle. Model 2013-2014 f super duty.
• 10056196May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10056170May 1, 2014Seats. 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.
• 10056154May 1, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: due to possible contamination of metal, diesel exhaust fluid (def), gasoline, a high pressure fuel system kit is now available, when replacement is required for diesel engine. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10056153May 1, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: due to operating in cold ambient temperatures (below 20f/-7c), the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p054f. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10056152May 1, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p209f in powertrain control module (pcm) may experience illumination of malfunction indicator lamp (mil) if vehicle is operating in cold ambient temperatures below 20f/-7c. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10056235Apr 23, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: a malfunction indicator lamp (mil), on some diesel engine, will illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2201 and/or p229e stored in powertrain control module (pcm) memory. Model 2013 f-super duty.
• 10055367Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: on some trucks, due to a missing, loose ground g400, that is modified or damaged, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on and need to be check for cleanliness, properly secured, and present, and not have bolt head broken off.
• 10055365Mar 1, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Ford: due to contamination of fuel, in some trucks, there is exhaust smoke, low power, extended crank hard start, no start crank, runs rough, slow to build or low fuel rail pressure (frp), engine knocking. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10055317Mar 1, 2014Fuel system, Electrical system. Ford: the distance to empty (dte) message would be cleared once proper quantity of diesel exhaust fluid (def) is added to def tank and should be filled at oil change interval. Model 2011-2015 f-super duty.
• 10055312Mar 1, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a malfunctioning indicator lamp (mil) and overheating.
• 10055647Feb 1, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: diesel exhaust fluid (def) system failures are due to petroleum contamination and causes the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to come on, and would require replacement of pump, heater assembly, and tank injector not covered by warranty. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10055624Feb 1, 2014Body and structure. Ford: the architecture of truck, optical difference, may cause front body cab to lean to side and is affected by truck loading. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10055591Feb 1, 2014Other or unknown. Ford: longitudinal acceleration sensor is stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module, causing traction control indicator to be flashing or illuminate. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10055589Feb 1, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Ford: urea crystals are forming in diesel exhaust fluid (def) injector nozzle due to selective crystal reduction (scr) dosing of rk7 measurement test and may need to reinstall if zero or below specified 45-55ml. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10055576Feb 1, 2014Body and structure. Ford: some trucks may experience an optical difference where it appears front body cab is leaning to one side due to possible vehicle loading. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10054932Jan 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Ford: when driving at low speeds tip in acceleration, a hesitation or intermittent surge will occur and are associated with powertrain control module (pcm) software that would need reprogramming. Model 2013 f-super duty.
• 10055063Jan 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: after a cold soak start up, some trucks may experience a squealing noise that is normal wetness around rear output seal, from residual lubrication used at time of assembly. Model 2011-2014 f250, 350 4x4 crew cab.
• 10055055Jan 1, 2014Engine cooling. Ford: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate, in diesel engines, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p054f, which occurs if truck operating in cold ambient temperatures below 20f/-7c degrees. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10054958Dec 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: nox sensors and modules is currently being reviewed for analysis of root cause and if replacement is needed, nox module will replace corresponding nox sensor with matched set and leave nox module/sensor interface connector undisturbed and connected. Model 2013-2014 f super duty.
• 10054957Dec 1, 2013Electrical system. Ford: a message indicating sirus update stuck at 0% status, where radio fails to turn on, and cd fails to eject with message saying no disk; a software solution to issues is being developed. Model 2013 c-max, f-super duty.
• 10054783Dec 1, 2013Fuel system. Ford: the malfunction indicator light (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p20e8, p202d, p204b are caused by the diesel exhaust fluid (def) maybe contaminated from petroleum based product such as diesel fuel. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054367Nov 6, 2013Electrical system. Ford: frequent exhaust regeneration attempts may be exhibit, on some trucks, and may not allow, easily, for normal exhaust regeneration, with unique operational mode, and will benefit from ocr capability to perform regeneration in stationary setting. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054572Nov 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: there are multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) that may lead to the replacement of the egt sensor, the corresponding connector and sensor, on wire harness, using pigtail kit. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054971Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: the instrument cluster transmission temperature gauge may exhibit gauge slow to display reading after hot soak restart. Model 2011-2013 f-150, 2011-2014, f-super duty, 2012-2014 expedition.
• 10054964Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: after each key cycle, a possibility that one touch auto up/down power windows may have erratic operation and different window(s) may be inoperative on some trucks. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054942Oct 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: in some trucks, there may be a hard start, or lack of power and/or running rough condition, that is due to cold ambient temperatures gelling the fuel model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054876Oct 1, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. Ford: due to a possible low pressure fuel line and/or diesel fuel conditioning module (dfcm), some trucks will experience a growl, buzz or vibration if the fuel level is at or below 1/4 tank, then its a normal characteristic with slight air entering fuel system but if above 1/4 tank check manual. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10054332Sep 16, 2013Equipment. Ford: due to a fault in reductant heater assembly, caused by diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2043, mil will illuminate. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10054327Sep 13, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: during regeneration of exhaust process, some trucks will experience a misfire or running rough condition, occurs when on light throttle tip is between 61-113 km/h (40-70 mph). Model 2011-2013 f-super duty.
• 10054374Sep 1, 2013Body and structure. Ford: there is a difference in width of the front axle track and the rear axle track, where the front axle track is wider than the rear axle track, and this causes an optical illusion and the impression truck is dog tracking and needs repairing. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054370Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Ford: when diagnosing any of the multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) on normal pc/ed diagnostics and it leads to replacement of egt sensors, by using pigtail kit, replace sensor and corresponding connector on wire harness. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054361Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10054359Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: due to a damaged heated diesel exhaust fluid (def) reductant tube, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on, after inspection, if damage, then replace def reductant tube. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10054357Sep 1, 2013Body and structure. Ford: there is an air deflector shield missing under the hood even though on some diesel application only one shield, (bc3z-16a238-a) is required to be installed on underside of hood on passenger side. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10054356Sep 1, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. Ford: a warning message regarding distance to empty (dte) for diesel exhaust fluid (def) system can be cleared if refilling the tank with the proper quantity of def and should be filled during an oil change interval. Model years 2011-2014. No models.
• 10054354Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: due to malfunction indicator light (mil) being on, there are multiple diagnostic trouble codes, 02201, p229e, p06ea, p06eb, p22a7, p220f, that need nox sensor and nox module, replaced with match set without disconnecting nox module from nox sensor. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054350Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: there is a malfunction indicator light (mil) on diesel engines, with diagnostic trouble codes p2201, p2293, p06ea, p06eb, p22a7, p220f and would need to have nox sensor and nox module replaced with a matched set. Model 2013-2014 f-super duty.
• 10054344Sep 1, 2013Brakes. Ford: front or rear brake calipers are either sticking or binding and should have the complete caliper assembly (bracket, brake pads, clips) replaced. Model 2013-2014 f-250, 350.
• 10054342Sep 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Ford: there is dust or dirt coming out of vents of instrument panel and the heating, ventilating air conditioning (hvac) should be on recirculate air mode, while operating in an extended idle time or extreme dusty environment. Model 2011-2014 f-super duty.
• 10053264Aug 1, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. Ford: on some trucks, due to a loose, missing, modified or damaged ground g400, the exhaust reductant system or nox control module may exhibit various mil dtcs related to glow plug control module (gpcm) and the g400 should be relocated, not on cross member or welded extension but main frame rail. Models 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10053263Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: contamination of diesel exhaust fluid (def) from petroleum based product (such as diesel fuel), trucks may exhibit malfunction indicator light (mil) with dtc p20e8, p202d and/or p207f, causing rubber seals and o rings to swell and/or leak, in system. Model 2011-2014 f super duty.
• 10053243Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. Ford: due to design differences of turbocharger and air intake systems, some diesel trucks may experience, when accelerating from a stop, a characteristic turbo lag. Model 2011-2014 f250, f350, f450, f550.

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