Step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving
Ford technical service bulletin SSM 48899 for 2018-2020 Ford F-150, 2018-2020 Ford F-250 SD and 2018-2020 Ford F-350 SD and others.
- Bulletin number
- SSM 48899
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Summary
- Some 2018-2020 F-150 and F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with tailgate step assemblies may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the step assembly. Before replacing any components for this concern, follow the Tailgate Step Adjustment procedure in Workshop Manual, Section 501-04, General Procedures.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 2018-2020 201820192020
- Ford F-250 SD 2018-2020 201820192020
- Ford F-350 SD 2018-2020 201820192020
- Ford F-450 SD 2018-2020 201820192020
- Ford F-550 SD 2018-2020 201820192020
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