Check a VIN

March 31, 2026 Service bulletin

"Active Air Dam System Fault See Manual" warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC)...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54705 for 2021-2025 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
SSM 54705
Component
Structure: body
Summary
Some 2021-2025 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an "Active Air Dam System Fault See Manual" warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an AAD hanging/not retracting. This may be due to a broken AAD actuator to air dam bolt or bolts. If diagnostics lead to ADD actuator as the causal part, a new lower-level service bolt and u-nut are available. It is not necessary to replace the AAD actuator if only the bolt(s) are damaged.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 80 complaints in the body category.

Vehicles covered

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Ford F-150?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history