2017 Ford F-250 SDService bulletins

2017 Ford F-250 SD Technical Service Bulletins

328 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

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
10153949Dec 14, 2018Engine cooling, Fuel system. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F650-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L diesel engines and 2018-2019 F-150 with 3.0L diesel engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P206C in the powertrain control module (PCM). Review of repair data supports that P206C is often the result of incorrect diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)…
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…
10153936Dec 12, 2018Body and structure, Equipment. Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. This may be due to the glass brackets cracking and/or breaking apart. The glass panel brackets are serviceable separately from the frame assembly and require the roof…
10153931Dec 4, 2018Seats, Equipment. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expedition, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, or clunk/thump noise on turns. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10153928Dec 4, 2018Fuel system. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 09-Jul-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P24AE, P24AF, P24B1, P24B3, P24C6, P24C7, and/or P24DA in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to a concern with the diesel particulate matter sensor. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10152476Nov 19, 2018Equipment. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a headliner edge that shows around the overhead console. Using a trim stick or other suitable tool, the headliner should be tucked back in without replacement of the entire headliner.
10148737Oct 25, 2018Equipment. Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM station after shutting the vehicle off, leaving it off for at least 20 minutes, and then starting it back up. Do not perform any repairs for this concern. If a vehicle exhibits this concern, please use the Report a Vehicle Concern link at the bottom of the OASIS tab…
10148736Oct 25, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a whistle type noise from under the hood while under load and/or while driving. Make sure there is a proper connection between the air cleaner lower intake duct, located under the battery tray, and the air cleaner. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-12C and WSM, Section 414-01 for further information.
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.
10149780Sep 28, 2018Equipment. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles and 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM station after shutting the vehicle off, leaving it off for at least 20 minutes, and then starting it back up. Do not perform any repairs for this concern. If a vehicle exhibits this concern, please use the Report a Vehicle Concern link at the bottom of the OASIS tab and submit a…
10149774Sep 21, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 6.7L or 3.0L engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTC P208E in the powertrain control module (PCM). When performing pinpoint test RK, the results of the selective catalyst reductant (SCR) dosing measurement test (RK7) may be zero or below the specified 40-50mL requirement due to urea crystals plugging the DEF…
10149773Sep 21, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with only DTC P2074 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Do not replace the PCM or mass air flow (MAF) sensor for this concern. Instead perform a MAF parameter reset under: Toolbox - Powertrain - Service Functions - Reset/Clear Specified Function - Reset/Clear Functions - MAF Sensor. Engineering is…
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.
10149747Sep 3, 2018Steering. Some 2017-2019 F-250/F-350 4WD vehicles built on or before 31-Jul-2018 may exhibit a sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint above 45 mph (72 Km/h). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10144918Aug 21, 2018Engine cooling. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 8-Jul-2018 may exhibit a lack of heat coming from the driver side vents when operating the vehicle in ambient temperatures below -20Å?C (4Å?F). This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant trapped in the heater core. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
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.
10143074Jun 25, 2018Electrical system, Body and structure, Equipment. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 15-Mar-2018 may exhibit an illuminated WIF indicator with DTCs P1140, P2266 and/or P2269 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to water intrusion into connector C3080 at the WIF sensor. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10143092Jun 13, 2018Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Equipment. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty pickups may exhibit an instrument panel cluster (IPC) turn signal indicator that flashes fast with no inoperative turn signal lamps after the pickup box has been removed by the upfitter. This may be due to the body control module (BCM) not recognizing the modified lower current turn signal lighting that was installed. To correct this concern, use Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)…
10143088Jun 11, 2018Engine cooling, Fuel system, Equipment. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 6-Dec-2017 may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle cabin. This may be due to a leak at the turbocharger inlet clamps. Performing a pressurized smoke test on the exhaust system will aid in locating the source of a leak. While performing the smoke test, the use of a small mirror can help identify leaks underneath the clamps.
10143086Jun 8, 2018Equipment. Some 2015-2018 F-150 and 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) system due to a low refrigerant charge. Using an ultraviolet (UV) leak detection light, inspect the condenser near the receiver/dryer cap for the presence of dye. If dye is present, replace the condenser. For claiming, use causal part 19712 and applicable labor operations in…
10137119Apr 27, 2018Other or unknown. Some 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 24-Feb-2018, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty built on or before 26-Feb-2018 and Transit vehicles built on or before 26-Feb-2018 and 2015-2018 F-150 vehicles built on or before 3-Mar-2018 may exhibit a trailer connected and/or disconnected message in the IPC without a trailer connected. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10137121Apr 19, 2018Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 24-Oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative block heater. This can also result in tripping an electrical breaker or a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet. This may be due to water intrusion into the block heater power cord inline connector. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10137125Apr 4, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit incorrect air temperature from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) outlets with DTC B1081:07 in the front controls interface module (FCIM). This may be due to binding of the blend door in the HVAC housing or binding between the temperature door actuator and the cam to the temperature door. Replacement of temperature door actuator and cam driver is…
10137124Apr 4, 2018Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 6.8L gas engine may exhibit multiple warning indicators in the instrument panel cluster and/or inoperative radio during snow plow use. Battery state of charge is important to verify prior to any repairs. 12.72v to 12.8v is a fully charged battery.
10137107Mar 27, 2018Fuel system, Engine cooling. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle cabin. This may be due to a leak at the turbocharger inlet clamps. Performing a pressurized smoke test on the exhaust system will aid in locating the source of a leak. While performing the smoke test, the use of a small mirror can help identify leaks underneath the clamps. Refer to the Powertrain…
10137106Mar 27, 2018Tires. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) may exhibit a leak at the tire valve stem. When making repairs to the tire valve stem, there is a service kit available that does not include the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor. When replacing the tire valve stem follow the procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04A.
10137078Mar 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U029D and/or P2209 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to water intrusion. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10137102Mar 21, 2018Equipment. Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate. This may also include, under certain conditions, no Bluetooth streaming. Apple has released iOS 11.2.6 to address this concern. Advise the customer to update the device to iOS 11.2.6 and re-evaluate before…
10137101Mar 21, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) 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…
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…
10136613Feb 22, 2018Steering. Some 2017-2018 Continental/F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a DTC B13BD in the steering effort control module (SECM). This DTC sets when the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) self test is run and is a result of a software issue between the SECM and the IDS. After the IDS self test is run DTC B13BD sets and the heated steering wheel is disabled. To eliminate the DTC and return the heated steering wheel…
10136612Feb 21, 2018Equipment. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with an audio unit antenna may be damaged due to over travel of the hood. Removal of hood struts will allow the hood to over travel and contact the antenna base resulting in damage. Support of the hood is recommended prior to hood strut removal. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-02.
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…
10138531Jan 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 F650-750 equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and 2015-2017 Transit equipped with 3.2L diesel engines may exhibit a MIL on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P206C stored in powertrain control module(PCM). This may be due to incorrect diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) concentration.
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…
10138509Jan 22, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2017 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 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory: P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281, P0284, P2B11, P2B13, P2B15, P2B17, P2B19, P2B1B, P2B1D, and/or P2B1F. This may be due to incorrect learning of the injector timing within the PCM…
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…
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.
10140283Jan 9, 2018Engine cooling. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 7-Nov-2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P20EE, P2459, P2201, P246C and/or P2463. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10138484Jan 9, 2018Engine cooling. Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 7-Nov-2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P20EE, P2459, P2201, P246C and/or P2463. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
10127426Nov 29, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now available under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available, refer to WSM Section 415-00 and update APIM software. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
10127425Nov 29, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requires SYNC 3 version 2.3 or higher for Apple iOS users. Mobile device navigation via AppLink is not currently available for Android users. SYNC software updates are now available under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If an update is available…
10127424Nov 29, 2017Electrical system, Lane departure, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. SYNC may appear unresponsive when the overhead vehicle image is displayed. The vehicle image may intermittently display after shifting out of reverse or turning the vehicle off when in reverse. SYNC software updates…
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…
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

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.