2019 Ford F-250 SD Technical Service Bulletins

249 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10160870May 13, 2019Engine cooling. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern of oil consumption in applications where the engine is idled for extended periods of time. This may be due to high crankcase pressure as a result of the crankcase ventilation filter element becoming restricted. To correct the condition, follow the Service…
• 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…
• 10160880May 6, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10159493Apr 26, 2019Electrical system, Exterior lighting. SSM 47949 - 2017-2019 F-Super Duty - LED Headlamps - DTC U2100 Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2100 in the body control module B (BCMB). Vehicles equipped with factory LED headlamps do not require a BCMB to operate the headlamps. If equipped with LED headlamps, the U2100 DTC should be ignored. It will not affect the performance of the LED headlamps or other systems…
• 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.
• 10159462Apr 12, 2019Engine cooling. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2074 and/or P0170. This may be due to various strategies within the powertrain control module (PCM) software. To resolve this condition, reprogram the PCM and perform a mass air flow (MAF) parameter reset.
• 10159512Apr 9, 2019Electrical system. Certain 2015 - 2019 Model Year F-150 and 2017 – 2019 Model Year F-Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with Engine Block Heaters - Engine Block Heater Cord Replacement
• 10159501Apr 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. SSM 47903 - 2018-2019 F-150/F-Super Duty/Transit - Rear Axle Pinion Seal Fluid Leak/Seepage Some 2018-2019 F-150, F-Super Duty, and Transit vehicles may exhibit the appearance of a fluid leak or seepage from the rear axle pinion seal. The appearance of a fluid leak or seepage on a vehicle with less than 500 miles or less than 3 months in service may not be due to a failed rear axle pinion seal.
• 10156602Mar 27, 2019Electrical system. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2019 Continental, and 2016-2018 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a crank/no start condition, inoperative trailer tow lighting and/or inoperative power telescoping mirrors. This may be due to a concern within the battery junction box (BJB) relay module. A lower level service part has been released to allow for replacement of just the BJB relay module instead…
• 10156511Mar 22, 2019Body and structure. Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built at Kansas City Assembly Plant on 4-Apr-2018 and through 4-Mar-2019 and Dearborn Truck Plant on 13-Apr-2018 and through 26-Feb-2019 and some F-Super Duty vehicles built at Kentucky Truck Plant on 22-Apr-2018 and through 5-Mar-2019 and Ohio Assembly Plant on 18-Apr-2018 and through 11-Mar-2019 may exhibit doors that are difficult to unlatch or latch in cold or below freezing…
• 10156483Mar 22, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016- 2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an oil consumption concern in applications where the engine is idled for extended periods of time. This may be due to high crankcase pressure as a result of the crankcase ventilation filter element becoming restricted. To resolve the concern, replace the crankcase…
• 10156575Mar 12, 2019Steering. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2019 Continental, 2016-2019 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a U3000:49 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) setting in the Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) with no other DTCs present. To eliminate the DTC, perform the IDS SASM module reset routine. The IDS reset routine is available under Toolbox > Chassis > Steering > Adaptive Front Steering > SASM Module…
• 10156573Mar 12, 2019Equipment, Engine. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or after 1-Oct-2017 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an intermittent oil pressure warning lamp. A revised oil pressure switch has been released; service part number GC3Z-9278-B. For removal and installation of the oil pressure switch refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-01C. Applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor…
• 10156571Mar 7, 2019Steering. 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2019 Continental, 2015-2019 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel. For vehicles equipped with adaptive steering, the steering effort control module (SECM) controls the heated steering wheel feature and is internal to the vehicle's steering wheel.
• 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…
• 10155573Feb 21, 2019Electrical system. Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct this condition prior to programing remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall. Delete all previous session files for…
• 10156855Feb 19, 2019Electrical system, Engine. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U029D and/or P2209 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to water intrusion.
• 10155443Feb 19, 2019Engine, Electrical system. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U029D and/or P2209 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to water intrusion.
• 10156880Feb 18, 2019Electrical system. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may require a coax cable repair for a concern with one or more inoperative cameras, cameras with poor image quality, or radio reception concerns. A lower level coax cable harness service part is now available. Refer to the parts catalog using base part number 14D202.
• 10155568Feb 18, 2019Equipment. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may require a coax cable repair for a concern with one or more inoperative cameras, cameras with poor image quality, or radio reception concerns. A lower level coax cable harness service part is now available. Refer to the parts catalog using base part number 14D202.
• 10156878Feb 11, 2019Brakes. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit concerns related to brake drag. Utilize Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics in section 206-00 to verify the correct installation of the stoplamp switch. Improper adjustment of the stoplamp switch can cause the brake pedal assembly to lightly apply the brakes resulting in dragging condition
• 10156864Feb 11, 2019Engine cooling. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P2074 and/or P0170. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10155566Feb 11, 2019Brakes, Equipment. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit concerns related to brake drag. Utilize Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics in section 206-00 to verify the correct installation of the stoplamp switch. Improper adjustment of the stoplamp switch can cause the brake pedal assembly to lightly apply the brakes resulting in dragging condition
• 10155552Feb 11, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P2074 and/or P0170. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10156873Feb 4, 2019Electrical system. Some 2017-2019 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.
• 10155561Feb 4, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2017-2019 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.
• 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…
• 10153925Jan 10, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. 2018 Expedition/Navigator, 2018-2019 F-Super Duty and 2019 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or after 9-Jul-2018 and 2019 F-150/Transit vehicles built on or after 2-Jan-2019 are filled with the new Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant. When servicing the cooling system(s) on these vehicles, use Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant VC-13-G (CVC-13-G for Canada). Do not mix different colors or types of coolant.
• 10153941Dec 25, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 21-Aug-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P205B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 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.
• 10152486Nov 30, 2018Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2018 Model Year F-150, 2019 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Superduty and 2019 Model Year F-650 through F-750 Medium Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Diesel Engine - Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
• 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.
• 10152471Nov 8, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2018-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on 1-Dec-2017 and through 1-Aug-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2122, P2127, U0401, U0109, P0480, P008A, P025C, P027A and/or P064A. This may be due to powertrain control module (PCM) connector C1232B not being properly seated to the PCM.
• 10152466Nov 1, 2018Steering. 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting toward the outside of the lane and alerts and/or aids vehicle to stay in the lane. Be sure the customer understands how the lane departure warning feature settings work for Alert…
• 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.
• 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
• 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…
• 10149769Sep 21, 2018Equipment. 2019 F-Super Duty fleet-only vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may have DTC B1D55 present. These vehicles are not equipped with a secondary antenna due to the fleet-only TCU not requiring a secondary antenna input. If DTC B1D55 is present, but there is no sail antenna present (roof mounted antenna with a small fin), then no repairs should be performed for this DTC.
• 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.

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