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March 15, 2022 Service bulletin

Step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 50590 for 2018-2022 Ford F-150, 2018-2022 Ford F-250 SD and 2018-2022 Ford F-350 SD and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 50590
Component
Equipment
Summary
Some 2018-2022 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.

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