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February 17, 2026 Service bulletin

For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54592 for 2017-2026 Ford F-150, 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2025-2026 Ford Expedition and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 54592
Component
Power train
Summary
For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause. During diagnosis and testing, details regarding whether the condition is more prevalent when the vehicle is hot or cold, throttle percentage at the time of occurrence, vehicle speed, the specific shift involved, and whether the issue occurs during transmission engagements (N>R, N>D, R>D, or D>R) should be noted. Engineering requests including these detailed operating conditions that will significantly assist with root cause analysis. Diagnosis, testing, and repair should use established labor times outside this article.

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