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2016 Ford E-Series van Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
05/07/18 NHTSA ID: 10135598
TSB ID: LI07.08-P-060993

Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code u145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

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
03/15/17 NHTSA ID: 10095154
TSB ID: SSM 46295

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 fl
03/10/17 NHTSA ID: 10094592
TSB ID: TSB 16-0168

Some 2016-2017 e-series 350/450 vehicles equipped without a traction control switch and built on or before 17-feb-2016 may have traction control function or traction control related symptoms. vehicles without a traction control switch are n
07/14/16 NHTSA ID: 10076524
TSB ID: 16L02

Vehicle emissions control information (veci) label update reason for this action in all of the affected vehicles, the two veci labels contain incorrect frontal area information.
08/01/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10109024
TSB ID: SSM 46546

2016-2017 e-series vehicles do not require the rear axle fluid fill level to be checked during pdi. the axle fluid fill level is set by the supplier and the addition or topping off of any fluid may overfill the rear axle housing above speci
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05/17/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10099463
TSB ID: SSM 46451

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.
09/23/16 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10081013
TSB ID: SSM-45869

2009-2016 e-series ? difficulty programing trailer brake control (tbc) module.
05/07/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10135628
TSB ID: LI82.70-P-060004

Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
04/23/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10134792
TSB ID: LI54.30-P-067251

Time in instrument cluster and on analog clock changes continuously and at random
01/29/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10127405
TSB ID: SSM 46900

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
09/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10081002
TSB ID: TSB-16-0091

Some 2016 e-series cutaway vehicles built on 10/1/2015 and through 2/26/2016 may exhibit a cargo box courtesy lamp which remains illuminated with the switch in the off position due to a wiring harness concern.
10/02/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058523
TSB ID: SC-2015050006

Mercedes: on some vehicles, the software fails to meet current production configuration in powertrain control module, engine and transmission control modules and software condition will be updated. model 2016 190 (gts).
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109079
TSB ID: SSM 46102

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 seatb
02/08/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091003
TSB ID: SSM 46153

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 incorr
07/07/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10076303
TSB ID: 16L02

Engine and motorhome prep package vehicle emissions control information (veci) label update in all of the affected vehicles, the two veci labels contain incorrect frontal area information

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Ford E-Series van TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.