2015 Ford F-250 SD Technical Service Bulletins

142 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10156886Feb 22, 2019Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into the PCM. The ESN is located on PTS> OASIS> Features> Engine Serial Number. Once the ESN is obtained from the historical vehicle bill of materials (HvBOM), it…
• 10155575Feb 22, 2019Electrical system. Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool may display an error 232: Key Table Not Allocated. If this error message is encountered, the Body Control Module (BCM) is internally faulted and requires replacement.
• 10155574Feb 22, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into the PCM. The ESN is located on PTS> OASIS> Features> Engine Serial Number. Once the ESN is obtained from the historical vehicle bill of materials (HvBOM), it…
• 10153954Dec 19, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. Certain 2015-2018 Model Year F-150 and 2017-2018 Model Year F-250-F-550 Vehicles - Door Latch Freezing Concerns
• 10148745Oct 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. 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. Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 and 2019 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Superduty Vehicles Equipped with a Diesel Engine - Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
• 10148818Oct 2, 2018Steering. This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
• 10144910Aug 14, 2018Engine 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.
• 10144202Jul 9, 2018Equipment, Fuel system. 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.
• 10144187Jul 6, 2018Engine 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.
• 10143112Jun 8, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. 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
• 10137120Apr 5, 2018Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 10137117Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling. 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
• 10136597Feb 14, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10140328Jan 22, 2018Engine. 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…
• 10138529Jan 22, 2018Engine 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…
• 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.
• 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…
• 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…
• 10109011Apr 7, 2017Equipment. Some F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit intermittent lack of A/C performance. If root cause for lack of performance is diagnosed to be caused by the air inlet mode door remaining in mid travel position, it may be due to the heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) module not completing the initial key on self test of the actuator. To correct this condition, reprogram the HVAC module to…
• 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.
• 10095623Feb 27, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 10095851Feb 23, 2017Engine. 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 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…
• 10095225Jan 27, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10095184Jan 24, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 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…
• 10094607Dec 6, 2016Electrical 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…
• 10095963Nov 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10091003Oct 26, 2016Tires. Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. Recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorrectly. Tire pressures from the factory are not set to the correct specification. Maintaining the correct tire pressure is key to the ride characteristics of the vehicle and…
• 10090502Oct 5, 2016Engine. Some 2011-2016 f-super duty pickup vehicles built on or before 23-feb-2016 and equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit a runs rough/misfire condition only during the exhaust regeneration process. This condition typically occurs on light throttle tip in between 64-113 km/h (40-70 mph) and will not set diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). The concern may be intermittent and a knocking noise may be present during…
• 10090462Oct 5, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2016 f-super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc p0170 (fuel trim bank 1) stored in the powertrain control module (pcm) memory. Reprogram the pcm to the latest calibration using ids release 102.03 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…
• 10090424Oct 5, 2016Engine. Some 2013-2016 f-super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc p218f (reductant no flow detected) stored in the powertrain control module (pcm) memory. Reprogram the pcm to the latest calibration using ids release 102.03 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be…
• 10109073Sep 26, 2016Fuel system. Diesel customers may inquire about a Distance to Empty (DTE) warning message for the DEF system. It may be necessary to add up to 2.5 gallons of DEF for the system to detect a refill event and clear the DTE warning messages, however it is recommended to fill the tank to capacity, which may take up to 5 gallons. Driving conditions that increase fuel consumption will increase DEF consumption and will require…
• 10109061Sep 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2013-2017 F-Super Duty, 2015-2017 Transit and 2016-2017 F650-F750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2201 (NOX Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1) in the powertrain control module (PCM). When repairing DTC P2201, refer to the online version of the powertrain control/emission diagnostic (PC/ED) manual for the latest diagnostics.
• 10092570Aug 25, 2016Engine. 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.
• 10091434Jul 22, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10091205Jul 13, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, 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…
• 10091268Jul 6, 2016Electrical system. 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…
• 10081015Jun 9, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 2015-2016 f-super duty - 6.7l diesel - illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2201 only
• 10078990May 13, 2016Electrical system. Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
• 10205029Apr 19, 2016Electrical system, Fuel system. 6.7L Diesel - fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Illulminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
• 10183761Apr 13, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2012-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 6.8L engine built on or before 4/6/2016 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0627, P025A, P025B and/or U0109 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory.
• 10205025Apr 6, 2016Electrical system. 602L/6.8L - Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF) P0627, P025B, P025A, and/or U019 - Built on or before 04/06/2016
• 10183749Apr 5, 2016Electrical system. In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
• 10205014Mar 23, 2016Electrical system, Fuel system. 6.7L Diesel - Fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicat or lamp (MIL) Illuminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF)
• 10075279Mar 23, 2016Electrical system. 6.7L DIESEL - FUEL KNOCK AT IDLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ISSUE Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle, illuminated MIL with one or more of the following DTCs: P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281, P0284, P02DA, P02D0, P02D1, P02D2, P02D3, P02D4, P02D5…
• 10204987Feb 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags, Equipment, Body and structure, Fuel…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
• 10204986Feb 5, 2016Fuel system, Body and structure, Electrical system, Transmission and…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
• 10205022Dec 15, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
• 10204983Oct 30, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket
• 10074661Oct 21, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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