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.

• 10090505Oct 10, 2016Engine. Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0l, 2.5l, 3.5l or 3.7l gasoline engine and built on or before 31-may-2016 may exhibit an intermittent loss of power and/or an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2111, p2112…
• 10109079Sep 30, 2016Seat belts. Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
• 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…
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10109067Sep 19, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT, and Edge and 2017 Explorer, Fusion, MKZ, Super Duty, Transit Connect and Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 might exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in Transport mode. Engineering is aware of this possibility and it is considered normal due…
• 10109085Sep 14, 2016Vehicle speed control. 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 Repair
• 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.
• 10109059Sep 9, 2016Wheels. Some 2016-2017 Transit full-size hubcaps may be damaged or cracked during pre-delivery installation or a repair procedure due to misalignment of the hubcap. To avoid damage, align the valve stem opening in the hubcap with the valve stem, confirming the lug nut tubes on the back of the hubcap are aligned with the lug nuts. Using a mallet gently tap the hubcap around the outer diameter; avoid hitting the center of…
• 10109054Sep 2, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may have DTCs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the APIM. If these DTCs are present and no other symptoms are reported by the customer, then clear the DTCs and retest. If the DTC(s) do not return then no further repairs should be attempted. If one or more DTCs return as current faults and/or the customer reports other symptoms, then refer to…
• 10092412Aug 11, 2016Engine. Some 2016 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p130d and no related performance concern. An occasional spark knock noise may be noticed with this condition. Engineering is currently investigating. Knock sensor replacement will not correct this concern. Clear the dtc and return vehicle to the customer.
• 10092404Aug 9, 2016Engine. 2015-2017 - f-super duty, f-650/750 with 6.7l diesel and 2015-2017 transit - 3.2l diesel equipped vehicles use a selective catalytic reduction (scr) system designed to reduce the vehicles exhaust emissions. The diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank is filled to specification at the assembly plant. Dealers are not instructed to check or top off the def fluid on the pre-delivery inspection (pdi) service record (check…
• 10091221Jul 15, 2016Electrical system, Engine. Some 2015-2016 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2l diesel engine with less than 10,500 km (6,500 miles) and built on 5/11/2015 and through 2/8/2016 may exhibit a crank no start condition and/or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2291 and/or p0087. This may be due to a fuel injection pump. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10091267Jul 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on the home screen or a system lock up when the phone is connected. Applink maybe inoperative, or the system may perform random reboots during an ignition cycle with the phone connected. Determine if the customer has an android phone with the baseball application mlb.com at bat installed.
• 10091230Jul 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2016-2017 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience the following concerns; the gps not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon spinning in circles on the navigation screen or a spinning compass on non-navigation vehicles. Perform the following procedure to resolve. Enter bezel diagnostics per work shop manual (wsm) section 415-00. Select testing settings from the menu…
• 10081004Jun 29, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2016 f-150, expedition, navigator, transit, edge, flex and explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5l twin independent variable cam timing (ti-vct) or a 3.5l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine with less than 3200 km (2000 miles) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021 and/or p0025 stored in…
• 10091142Jun 17, 2016Equipment. 2013-2016 escape,2014-2016 fiesta, transit connect and 2013-2015 fusion vehicles equipped with 1.6l gtdi engine - updated workshop manual (wsm) section 303-03 cooling system
• 10091134Jun 10, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. 2015-2016 transit 3.2l diesel - fuel filter service tip
• 10079014May 23, 2016Engine cooling. Coolant concentration adjustment
• 10078970May 19, 2016Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Some 2015-2016 transit vehicles built on 8/1/2015 and through 2/1/2016 may exhibit a front door that does not open when using the outside handle and requires a second attempt.
• 10078988May 11, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645
• 10078984May 9, 2016Equipment. Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (apim) dtcs u3000 or b108e or u1a00
• 10078963May 9, 2016Body and structure. Some 2015-2016 transit vehicles built on or before 2/15/2016 may exhibit contact between the front door and fender. This may be due to the front door check arm allowing the door to open far enough to ben the door hinges after repeated full door openings.
• 10205031Apr 20, 2016Equipment. Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
• 10183767Apr 20, 2016Electrical system. Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (FDIM) or an improper software configuration of the FDIM.
• 10183752Apr 19, 2016Engine cooling. In some of the affected vehicles, the engine coolant to water concentration may be less than specification. Low coolant concentration could result in reduced cooling system freeze protection, reduced corrosion resistance, heater and radiator performance degradation, and water pump noise or leaks
• 10076525Apr 19, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. In some of the affected vehicles, the engine coolant to water concentration may be less than specification. Low coolant concentration could result in reduced cooling system freeze protection, reduced corrosion resistance, heater and radiator performance degradation, and water pump noise or leaks.
• 10076304Apr 19, 2016Engine cooling. Coolant Concentration Adjustment In some of the affected vehicles, the engine coolant to water concentration may be less than specification. Low coolant concentration could result in reduced cooling system freeze protection, reduced corrosion resistance, heater and radiator performance degradation, and water pump noise or leaks.
• 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
• 10204989Apr 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Online automotive service information system for April 2016-AM/FM/CD or sync with a 4.2 inch screen may exhibit a blank screen and no a;udio after a crank event.
• 10075281Mar 23, 2016Body and structure. BROKEN INTERIOR SLIDING DOOR HANDLE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/4/2016 ISSUE Some 2015-2016 Transit vehicles built on or before 1/4/2016 may experience a broken interior sliding door handle due to the sliding door lower roller assembly. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Does the vehicle have a broken interior sliding door handle? a. Yes - proceed to Step 2. b. No - this article does not apply. 2. Replace the interior sliding door…
• 10075268Mar 3, 2016Engine. 3.5L GTDI - ILLUMINATED MIL - DTC P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 AND/OR P0025 - UNDER 3200 KM (2000 MILES) Some 2016 F-150, Expedition, Navigator and Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with less than 3200 Km (2000 miles) may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018…
• 10204994Mar 1, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Equipment, Steering…. Online automotive service information system for March 2016
• 10205016Jan 4, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Broken interior sliding door handle - Built on or before 01/04/2016

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Transit