2016 Ford F-250 SD Technical Service Bulletins

124 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10162087Jun 24, 2019Electrical system. Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, Slow System Response, etc. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If an update is available refer to WSM,Section 415-00 and update the APIM software.
• 10162082Jun 17, 2019Engine cooling. Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may come in for scheduled maintenance on the engine mounted fuel filter. When reconnecting a fuel line quick connect fitting back onto the engine mounted fuel filter housing, push the connector all the way onto the fuel filter connection port. For some vehicles, you may need to depress a retainer clip to lock the quick connect port into place.
• 10160939May 23, 2019Engine cooling. Some 2016-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F650-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the engine cooling fan stays on at all times or is inoperative. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0480, P0494, P0495, P0529, P0691, P0692, P0693 and/or P0694 may be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To address these vehicle symptoms, use the updated online version of pinpoint test AH in the…
• 10160885May 14, 2019Suspension. Some 2005-2019 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 installation instruction sheet
• 10160931May 10, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter…
• 10160871May 9, 2019Engine cooling. Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a lack of power and/or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the charge air cooler (CAC) outlet tube assembly becoming disconnected at the throttle body or a separation at the CAC tube crimp clamp.
• 10159494Apr 26, 2019Engine. SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts.
• 10159489Apr 26, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been developed and is available from Rotunda (339-EVDC100). A tester has been provided to each U.S.
• 10156600Mar 22, 2019Electrical system. Some 2012-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a battery cable clamp corrosion concern at the positive battery terminal. It is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness CC3Z-14300-A for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA is available and can be used to replace just the corroded terminal. Do not cut or shorten the battery cable, but instead remove the corroded battery cable…
• 10156889Feb 28, 2019Engine cooling, Fuel system. Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.
• 10155577Feb 28, 2019Fuel system. Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.
• 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…
• 10153920Jan 18, 2019Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built at Kansas City Assembly Plant on or after 4-Apr-2018 and Dearborn Truck Plant on or after 13-Apr-2018 and some F-Super Duty vehicles built at Kentucky Truck Plant on or after 22-Apr-2018 and Ohio Assembly Plant on or after 18-Apr-2018 may exhibit doors that are difficult to unlatch or latch in temperatures at or below freezing. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the…
• 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
• 10153948Dec 14, 2018Electrical system. Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'. To remove the inconvenience of the pop-up the customer can either connect to a trusted WiFi network to complete the setup process or turn off WiFi in the WiFi settings located under the Settings menu. Adjusting…
• 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.
• 10149770Sep 21, 2018Electrical system. Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prior versions of SYNC 3 software this menu was present, however in version 3.0 software the Android Auto Preference menu will only show up once an Android Phone has been initially connected to SYNC.
• 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
• 10137100Mar 19, 2018Electrical system. Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the vehicle is at version 2.2 please update the module to the latest software level. After the software is updated make sure you shut the vehicle off, open the door for 2 minutes, then…
• 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.
• 10138533Jan 29, 2018Equipment. Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the vehicle is at version 2.2 please update the module to the latest software level. After the software is updated make sure you shut the vehicle off, open the door for 2 minutes, then…
• 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.
• 10127431Nov 16, 2017Engine, Equipment. Certain 2016-2017 Model Year F-650, F-750 and F-59 Vehicles with a 6.8L Engine - Cylinder Head Inspection and Replacement
• 10127403Nov 14, 2017Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine. Some 2016 F-Super Duty/F-650/750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine or 2016 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P24AE, P24B1, P24DA, P24C6 and/or P24C7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 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…
• 10090503Oct 6, 2016Engine. Some 2016-2017 f-super duty 650/750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine and built on or before 20-sep-2016 may exhibit an inaccurate def level gauge with no def level related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 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…

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