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January 20, 2017 Service bulletin

Some 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a hard start, crank no start, runs...

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 17-0008 for 2015-2016 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
TSB 17-0008
Component
Engine
Summary
Some 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a hard start, crank no start, runs rough and/or black exhaust smoke concern associated with block heater operation in cold ambient temperatures below -18 celsius (0 fahrenheit). Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 631 complaints in the engine category.

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