2016 Ford Transit technical service bulletins
233 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Ford Transit.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles...
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15
- Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles...
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- All Transit accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code.
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- 2024-2024
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped With 3.2L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Temperature...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- 2015-2024
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2444 to add 2024 model year vehicles
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped With 3.2L Diesel Engine
- Certain 2015-2019 Ford Transit 3.2L Diesel Replace Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles with 3.2L Diesel Engine
- Front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2271 to update the vehicle model years affected
- 2015-2023
- Snap, click and/or pop noise from the door check when opening/closing the front door(s). This may be due...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2175 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure
- Front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Boom/hum/moan noise or vibration from the rear while driving
- 2015-2022
- Boom/hum/moan noise or vibration from the rear while driving
- Uneven steering effort
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with...
- Repeat coolant leak from a deteriorated O-ring and/or intake manifold thermostat housing
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles with a 3.2L Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Replacement n some of...
- Front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2002 stored in the...
- This program extends the coverage of the front nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor for twelve months of service,...
- This program extends the warranty coverage of the rear nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor for twelve months of...
- This program extends the warranty coverage of the catalytic converter portion of the selective catalyst...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Engine oil in the exhaust after turbocharger replacement for various reasons
- 2015-2021
- Incorrectly adjusted ajar switch
- Certain 2013-2016 Model Year F-Series Super Duty 6.7L Diesel and 2015-2019 Model Year Transit 3.2L Diesel...
- Certain 2013-2016 Model Year F-Series Super Duty 6.7L Diesel and 2015-2019 Model Year Transit 3.2L Diesel...
- Certain 2013-2016 Model Year F-Series Super Duty 6.7L Diesel and 2015-2019 Model Year Transit 3.2L Diesel...
- Difficulty opening and/or closing the manual sliding door that will require sliding door adjustment
- Engine or transmission overheat concern
- Boom/hum/moan noise or vibration from the rear while driving
- Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2016-2021 F650-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L...
- Boom/hum/moan noise or vibration from the rear while driving
- Loose or unseated headliner at the C and/or C 1/2 pillar(s) causing visible gaps
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2002 stored in the...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P24AE. This may be...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Engine overheat concern
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2002 stored in the...
- Ssm 48619
- Lack of heat or uneven heat from side to side
- Ssm 48601 - 2015-2019
- This program extends the warranty coverage of the reductant heater and sender assembly to 11 years of...
- Ssm 48543 - 2015-2019
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after...
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance
- Concern where there is no 4th, 5th, or 6th gear engagement and MIL with DTC P07AA. If diagnostics lead to...
- Inoperative power door locks and/or power windows due to water intrusion in the door to body harness...
- If a 2015-2017 Transit vehicle originally equipped with a rubber flexible coupling requires replacement of...
- 2015-2019
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Loose or unseated headliner at the C and/or C 1/2 pillar(s) causing visible gaps
- Various drivability concerns including difficulty starting, misfires and/or an illuminated MIL with...
- When removing and installing a 2015-2019 Transit front subframe, the cage nuts located in the body of the...
- Certain 2015-2016 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped With 3.2L Diesel Engine
- Headliner that does not stay seated at the C and/or C and half pillar hard trim
- Drive To Clean maintenance messages and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Certain 2015-2017 Model Year Transit Vehicles with a 3.2L Diesel Engine
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P054E stored in the...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P24A0 and/or P26A0 in the powertrain control module...
- Front wheel bearing type noise or DTCs C0031 and/or C0034 in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Power steering fluid leak at the steering pump or gear
- Front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise
- Pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'....
- Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F650-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L...
- For 2015-2019 Transit vehicles, multiple fuse assemblies for the high current battery junction box are...
- Some 2016-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel may indicate a blank PCM when connected to the...
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- Technical Service Bulletin informing customers of XL Hybrid 130" wheel base Ford Transit vehicles that the...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P24AE. This may be...
- Lack of heat or uneven heat from side to side
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Unique accessory drive noise characteristics
- Some 2015-2018 Transit may exhibit a front wheel bearing type noise or DTCs C0031 and/or C034 in the...
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- "Drive To Clean" maintenance messages and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with DTC...
- Replacement engines may have a fuel injection pump sprocket that does not include a keyway slot
- Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with the Auxiliary Heater / A/C Prep Package 62C are built...
- Tick type noise from the cylinder block area
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- OEM AC line inspection
- As noted in FSA 17S34, loss of instrument cluster display can result from wiring corrosion and damage to...
- Some 2015-2017 Transit vehicles may fail to program the BCM following replacement
- Inability to store AM/FM presets, select AM/FM presets and/or erratic preset button operation
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- The procedure to program keys on 2015-2018 Transit vehicles depends on if the vehicle is equipped with the...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in various modules after running a continuous memory diagnostic...
- Some 2015-2017 Transit vehicles may fail to program the BCM following replacement
- Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty/2016-2018 F650-750 with 6.7L diesel engines and 2015-2018 Transit with 3.2L...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P246C and/or P2463 in the powertrain control module...
- Concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly
- Some 2015-2017 Transit vehicles may fail BCM installation programming when attempting to install a new...
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 F650-750 equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and 2015-2017 Transit...
- Engine oil leak from the rear crankshaft seal
- Concern of no airflow from the climate control vents
- 2015-2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a...
- Inoperative mobile device navigation applications
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Engine overheat condition or poor A/C cooling due to one or more of the 3 cooling fan fuses being open
- Illuminated MIL with DTCs P24AE, P24B1, P24DA, P24C6 and/or P24C7 stored in the powertrain control module...
- When replacing a 2015-2018 Transit 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi engine assembly or block, two new transmission...
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Unique accessory drive noise characteristics
- Some 2017 F-Super Duty/2016-2017 F650-750 equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and 2015-2017 Transit equipped...
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- 2015-2018
- DTC P207F and/or P20EE (Reductant Quality Performance) in the powertrain control module (PCM). When...
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Some 2015-2018 Transits may exhibit a lack of airflow from the front climate control system cabin vents in...
- Front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise
- DTC P207F and/or P20EE (Reductant Quality Performance) in the powertrain control module (PCM). When...
- Some 2016 transit equipped with sync 3 may require accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement...
- 2015-2017 transit vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRWS) have a high mount rear marker lamp that...
- Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles built on or before 17-OCT-2016, equipped with a 3.2L engine, and with low...
- Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles may have unique accessory drive noise characteristics
- Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles may exhibit trim issues that are not warrantable by ford
- Some 2016-2017 transit vehicles with low mileage equipped with a 3.2L engine and built on or before...
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- 2015-2017 transit vehicles ordered with a keyless entry keypad will have the ford accessory keypad...
- Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to...
- Some 2015-2017 low roof transit vehicles built on or before 30-SEP-2016 and upfitted with a roof rack may...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- Some 2016 explorer, flex, mkt, taurus, mks and transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L gtdi engine may...
- Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year F-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016...
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2015-2017 transit high roof wagon vehicles built on or after 2-JUN-2015 may have been shipped with a...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine and built on or before 12-SEP-2016 may...
- Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L puma diesel engine may exhibit an overheat condition...
- Some 2015-2016 F-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion,...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- Diesel customers may inquire about a Distance to Empty (DTE) warning message for the DEF system
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX,...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2201 (NOX Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1) in the...
- Certain 2015 Model Year Edge, 2015-2016 Model Year F-150, MKT, and Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016...
- Some 2016-2017 Transit full-size hubcaps may be damaged or cracked during pre-delivery installation or a...
- DTCs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the APIM. If these DTCs are present and no other...
- Some 2016 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L gtdi engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic...
- 2015-2017 - f-super duty, F-650/750 with 6.7L diesel and 2015-2017 transit - 3.2L diesel equipped vehicles...
- Some 2015-2016 transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine with less than 10,500 km (6,500 miles)...
- Following concerns; the GPS not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon...
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on...
- Some 2016 F-150, expedition, navigator, transit, edge, flex and explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L...
- 2013-2016 ESCAPE,2014-2016 fiesta, transit connect and 2013-2015 fusion vehicles equipped with 1.6L gtdi...
- 2015-2016 transit 3.2L diesel - fuel filter service tip
- Coolant concentration adjustment
- Some 2015-2016 transit vehicles built on 8/1/2015 and through 2/1/2016 may exhibit a front door that does...
- Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0645
- Some 2015-2016 transit vehicles built on or before 2/15/2016 may exhibit contact between the front door...
- Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (APIM) dtcs U3000 or B108E or U1A00
- Blank screen
- Touchscreen navigation system
- Coolant Concentration Adjustment In some of the affected vehicles, the engine coolant to water...
- In some of the affected vehicles, the engine coolant to water concentration may be less than specification
- In some of the affected vehicles, the engine coolant to water concentration may be less than specification
- In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been...
- Online automotive service information system for April 2016-AM/FM/CD or sync with a 4.2 inch screen may...
- Broken interior sliding door handle - built on or before 1/4/2016 issue
- 3.5L gtdi - illuminated MIL - DTC P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 and/or P0025 - under...
- Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- Broken interior sliding door handle
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