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November 8, 2022 Service bulletin

Issues with the tailgate center step moulding

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 51185 for 2015-2022 Ford F-150, 2017-2022 Ford F-250 SD and 2017-2022 Ford F-350 SD and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 51185
Component
Structure: body: tailgate
Summary
Some 2015-2022 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience issues with the tailgate center step moulding. If there is an issue with the center molding (warped, damaged condition, loose, or if the molding is missing), the trim cover is now available separately. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire rear step assembly (402A48).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,011 complaints in the body category.

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