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April 4, 2023 Service bulletin

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 51536 for 2004-2008, 2010-2023 Ford F-150, 2011, 2013-2019, 2021-2022 Ford Explorer and 2005, 2007-2012, 2014-2023 Ford Escape and others.

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SSM 51536
Component
Structure
Summary
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.

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