2016 Ford Transit Technical Service Bulletins

233 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Ford Transit. 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.

• 10140327Jan 17, 2018Engine, Engine cooling. Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi may exhibit an engine oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 has been updated to include the correct location to apply sealant to the rear crankshaft seal. When repairing a rear crankshaft oil leak condition, a 3 mm (0.120 in) bead of Motorcraftù Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4) or…
• 10138528Jan 17, 2018Engine cooling. Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi may exhibit an engine oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 has been updated to include the correct location to apply sealant to the rear crankshaft seal. When repairing a rear crankshaft oil leak condition, a 3 mm (0.120 in) bead of Motorcraftù Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4) or…
• 10140324Jan 11, 2018Equipment. Some 2015-2018 F-150, Mustang and Transit vehicles built on or before 01-Dec-2017 may have a concern of no airflow from the climate control vents. This may be caused by a seized or sticking A/C clutch. This can be repaired by replacing only the A/C clutch (19D786/19D784). The compressor assembly (19703) may not be required. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 412-00 for A/C clutch removal.
• 10138525Jan 11, 2018Equipment. Some 2015-2018 F-150, Mustang and Transit vehicles built on or before 01-Dec-2017 may have a concern of no airflow from the climate control vents. This may be caused by a seized or sticking A/C clutch. This can be repaired by replacing only the A/C clutch (19D786/19D784). The compressor assembly (19703) may not be required. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 412-00 for A/C clutch removal.
• 10140323Jan 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.
• 10140317Jan 10, 2018Equipment. 2015-2018 Transit vehicles ordered with a keyless entry keypad arrive with the Ford Accessory keypad installed and programmed. Vehicles built prior to late January 2017 will have a cardboard box containing a master keycode card and personal entry code programming instructions stowed in the vehicles driver door pocket. Vehicles built after late January 2017 will have the cardboard box containing the card 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.
• 10138518Jan 10, 2018Equipment. 2015-2018 Transit vehicles ordered with a keyless entry keypad arrive with the Ford Accessory keypad installed and programmed. Vehicles built prior to late January 2017 will have a cardboard box containing a master keycode card and personal entry code programming instructions stowed in the vehicles driver door pocket. Vehicles built after late January 2017 will have the cardboard box containing the card and…
• 10140314Jan 8, 2018Seat belts. Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been modified, in particular if a bulkhead partition between the front seats and cargo area has been added to the vehicle. Fasteners or holes in the lower b-pillar are indicators that the seat belt retractor mechanism could have been compromised.
• 10138515Jan 8, 2018Seat belts. Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been modified, in particular if a bulkhead partition between the front seats and cargo area has been added to the vehicle. Fasteners or holes in the lower b-pillar are indicators that the seat belt retractor mechanism could have been compromised.
• 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…
• 10127417Nov 22, 2017Equipment. Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale.
• 10127416Nov 15, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Some 2015-2017 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7l gasoline engine may exhibit an engine overheat condition or poor A/C cooling due to one or more of the 3 cooling fan fuses being open. If any one of the Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuses F30, F31, or F8 are open, replace F8 from a 20 amp to a 30 amp fuse (6E5Z-14526-BA), and service the F30 and F31 40 amp fuses (6E5Z-14526-CA) as needed. The wiring diagram…
• 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.
• 10127408Nov 7, 2017Equipment, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. When replacing a 2015-2018 Transit 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi engine assembly or block, two new transmission locator dowel pins (W703519 or W718670) must be installed. This information is available in Workshop Manual, Section 303-01C. The parts catalog also specifies to order the dowels when ordering an engine. Failure to install dowels pins will prevent proper engine to transmission alignment resulting in a cracked…
• 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…
• 10125088Oct 30, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. 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.
• 10125087Oct 30, 2017Engine. Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles may have unique accessory drive noise characteristics. Engineering review of warranty returned belt tensioners has not identified an out of specification part, nor have abnormal sounds been recreated during on-vehicle evaluations with warranty returned tensioners. Before attempting a repair for an accessory drive system noise, compare the sound to a like Transit vehicle in similar…
• 10125079Oct 6, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10125078Oct 6, 2017Equipment. Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale.
• 10119684Sep 28, 2017Electrical 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 3 software upgrades to support these apps are not currently available, do not attempt any…
• 10119678Sep 21, 2017Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM software. After Installation Complete pop-up appears, remove USB flash drive and install into IDS tool to update Ford database. Perform a complete ignition cycle by turning the key…
• 10119675Sep 18, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Some 2013-2017 F-Super Duty/2015-2017 Transit/2016-2017 F650-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit DTC P207F and/or P20EE (Reductant Quality Performance) in the powertrain control module (PCM). When repairing DTC P207F or P20EE, refer to the online version of the powertrain control/emission diagnostic (PC/ED) manual for the latest diagnostics. The pinpoint test RD and diagnostic trouble code chart…
• 10119674Sep 18, 2017Equipment. 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRWs) have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. This lamp assembly may appear to be a stop lamp but is intended to illuminate with the parking lamps only. This information is available in Workshop Manual Section 417-01.
• 10119669Sep 13, 2017Electrical 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. To recover the screen, perform a complete ignition cycle (key off, open and close the driver's door then wait 5 minutes). The SYNC software version of the vehicle can be confirmed via OASIS. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating; Monitor…
• 10119666Sep 12, 2017Electrical system. Some 2015-2018 Transits may exhibit a lack of airflow from the front climate control system cabin vents in fresh air mode. This concern can be due to improper installation of the hood vent air duct plug. The correct location for the plug is on the left side hood opening per the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-02.
• 10115958Jul 24, 2017Seats. Some 2015-2017 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been modified, in particular if a bulkhead partition between the front seats and cargo area has been added to the vehicle. Fasteners or holes in the lower b-pillar are indicators that the seat belt retractor mechanism could have been compromised.
• 10115956Jul 18, 2017Engine. Some 2013-2016 F-Super Duty/2015-2017 Transit/2016-2017 F650-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit DTC P207F and/or P20EE (Reductant Quality Performance) in the powertrain control module (PCM). When repairing DTC P207F or P20EE, refer to the online version of the powertrain control/emission diagnostic (PC/ED) manual for the latest diagnostics. The pinpoint test RD and diagnostic trouble code chart…
• 10100061Mar 16, 2017Electrical system. Some 2016 transit equipped with sync 3 may require accessory protocol interface module (apim) replacement for various reasons. To prevent a software conflict between the apim and the audio control module (acm) causing inoperative radio presets, also install acm part number ck4z-18c869-h. Monitor oasis for future updates, engineering is developing a software solution to eliminate the need for acm replacement.
• 10099124Mar 2, 2017Equipment. 2015-2017 transit vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (drws) have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. This lamp assembly may appear to be a stop lamp but is intended to illuminate with the parking lamps only. This information is available in workshop manual section 417-01.
• 10095862Feb 27, 2017Engine. Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles built on or before 17-oct-2016, equipped with a 3.2l engine, and with low time in service (less than 8,000 km (5,000 miles)) may exhibit an oil leak from areas such as the crankshaft front seal, crankshaft rear seal, or fuel injection pump drive access cover. These early oil leaks may be caused by high crankcase pressure due to an improperly molded oil separator in the valve cover…
• 10095823Feb 20, 2017Engine. Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles may have unique accessory drive noise characteristics. Engineering review of warranty returned belt tensioners has not identified an out of specification part, nor have abnormal sounds been recreated during on-vehicle evaluations with warranty returned tensioners. Before attempting a repair for an accessory drive system noise, compare the sound to a like transit vehicle in similar…
• 10095627Feb 6, 2017Body and structure. Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles may exhibit trim issues that are not warrantable by ford. Transit vehicles are equipped with interior and exterior trim which are not painted and have a grained appearance. Concerns related to trim paint peeling, overspray, fading, or discoloring, are likely the result of modification. Modified vehicles may be identified by aftermarket badging, labels near the safety decal in the…
• 10095143Jan 26, 2017Engine. Some 2016-2017 transit vehicles with low mileage equipped with a 3.2l engine and built on or before 13-nov-2016 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p24a5 at a low time in service approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) with or without p2457. This may be due to the vehicle being built with an egr cooler that is not correct for the vehicle. Follow the service…
• 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…
• 10094769Dec 23, 2016Equipment. 2015-2017 transit vehicles ordered with a keyless entry keypad will have the ford accessory keypad installed on the vehicle and programmed at the assembly plant. The master keycode card will be stowed in a cardboard box located in the vehicles driver door pocket. Before delivery of the vehicle to the customer, the keycode card must be transferred to the vehicles owner manual.
• 10094646Dec 22, 2016Equipment. Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to apple carplay and android auto. This upgrade is not currently available for those vehicles. Apple carplay and android auto are currently available only on vehicles equipped with sync 3 v2.0 or later. This upgrade for 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles will be available in 2017. The sync version can be confirmed via…
• 10096000Nov 23, 2016Equipment. Some 2015-2017 low roof transit vehicles built on or before 30-sep-2016 and upfitted with a roof rack may exhibit interior roof bow bracket to side panel separation. During repair, in addition to renewing the original spot welds with metal inert gas (mig) plug welds, mig skip weld the entire perimeter of the horizontal bracket tabs to the side panel. Mig skip welding is required to avoid excessive heat during the…
• 10095995Nov 17, 2016Steering. Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
• 10091139Oct 27, 2016Equipment. Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor utility, taurus, and transit vehicles - electronic throttle body replacement
• 10091127Oct 27, 2016Engine. Some 2016 explorer, flex, mkt, taurus, mks and transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2096, p2097, p2098 and/or p2099 in the powertrain control module (pcm) memory. This may be due to incorrect calibration values setting a system dtc instead of a circuit fault dtc.
• 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…
• 10090682Oct 18, 2016Equipment. Some 2015-2017 transit high roof wagon vehicles built on or after 2-jun-2015 may have been shipped with a headliner panel that was not properly seated, causing a gap at the c and/or c 1/2 pillar(s). In most cases the condition can be resolved by removing the associated pillar trim panel, carefully seating the headliner pillar tab to the pillar block, and while holding the headliner in place, reinstalling the pillar…
• 10091151Oct 17, 2016Brakes. Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
• 10090681Oct 17, 2016Brakes. Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
• 10090511Oct 14, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2l diesel engine and built on or before 12-sep-2016 may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc p040d - exhaust gas recirculation temperature egrt sensor a circuit high. This may be caused by a failed exhaust gas recirculation temperature bank 1, sensor 1 (egrt11) sensor. Follow the service procedures steps to correct the condition.
• 10090666Oct 11, 2016Engine cooling. Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2l puma diesel engine may exhibit an overheat condition due to coolant loss without any external coolant leaks. This may be due to an internally leaking exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler. To correct this condition, install revised egr cooler ck4z-9u433-b. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 303-08. Use causal part 9u433 and applicable labor operations from…

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