2013 FORD F-59

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 27 TSBs

14V401000 Jul 2, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles manufactured December 17, 2009, to April 30, 2014. Corrosive environments, such as water mixed with road salt, may cause a short circuit between the electrical junction block and the mounting b... Read more
Consequence
A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S11. Note: Since the short may result in a fire whether t... Read more
4,867 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 FORD F-59

27 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL3
100000 POWER TRAIN3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE1
046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE1
SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
SSM 47976 May 10, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
17B30-S2 Jul 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement Coverage
17B30-S2 Jul 26, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement Coverage
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
16-0059 Apr 8, 2016
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Some 2011-2015 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 5/29/2015 may experience hazard lighting, turn signal operation or trailer tow (TT) lighting that is not functioning properly. Vehicle vibrations may internally dam
16-0057 Apr 5, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift? transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 a
SB45296 Aug 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC CODES: SUPER DUTY AND ECOLINE EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINES HAVING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATE AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE *CN
44863 Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO
ASI-45239 Jul 1, 2015
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD SOAK OR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ENGINE OFF, A 2-3 SHIFT HESITATION DUE TO POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAIN. MODEL 2013-16 VARIOUS VEHICLES. *PE
ASI-45239 Jul 1, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD SOAK OR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ENGINE OFF, A 2-3 SHIFT HESITATION DUE TO POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAIN. MODEL 2013-16 VARIOUS VEHICLES. *PE
TSB160059 May 29, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Hazard/Turn signal/Trailer tow lighting - Built on or before 05/29/2015
TSB160059 May 29, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hazard/Turn signal/Trailer tow lighting - Built on or before 05/29/2015
44848 Jan 9, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TA
ASI-44451 Mar 1, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.
ASI-44451 Mar 1, 2014
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.
ASI-44390 Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
FORD: A POSSIBLE INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH PISTON LIP SEAL IS WORN AND CAN CAUSE AN INTERMEDIATE ROUGH CLUTCH PISTON BORE TO SLIP 1-3 AND/OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. MODEL 2012-2013 E SERIES, F-450, 550, 53 MOTORHOME, F 59 STRIPPED CHASSIS.
ASI-32275 Jun 1, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH MYTOUCH, MY EXPERIENCE DISPLAYED TIME JUMPING OR AUDIO POPPING DURING INITIAL IGNITION ON CYCLE, OR SLOW NAVIGATION CALCULATIONS, DUE TO AMOUNT OF DATA, WITHIN SIZE OF CONTACT LIST, CREATING PROCESSING PROBLEM
ASI-32207 May 1, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DUE TO LOOSE, MISSING, MODIFIED OR DAMAGED GROUND G400, VARIOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) DTC'S, RELATED TO GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE (GPCM), MAY BE EXHIBIT ON SOME DIESEL EQUIPPED TRUCKS. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LI
ASI-32208 May 1, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THE EXHAUST REDUCTANT SYSTEM OR THE NOX CONTROL MODULE WOULD EXPERIENCE VARIOUS MIL DTC'S RELATED TO GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE (GPCM), DUE TO LOOSE, MISSING, MODIFIED OR DAMAGED GROUND G400. NO MODELS LISTED. MODEL Y
AS1-32241 May 1, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: ON VARIOUS VEHICLES WITH MY TOUCH,AFTER ANY APIM PROGRAMMING, REPLACEMENT OR DISCONNECT FROM FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM), TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION MUST BE PERFORMED. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LISTED.
AS1-32241 May 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: ON VARIOUS VEHICLES WITH MY TOUCH,AFTER ANY APIM PROGRAMMING, REPLACEMENT OR DISCONNECT FROM FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM), TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION MUST BE PERFORMED. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LISTED.
ASIS-22400 Jun 1, 2012
046100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FORD: DUE TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NOT BEING INSTALLED AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY PROCESS, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS FOUR CHANNEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WILL HAVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1596 AND U1055. *PE
ASIS-22400 Jun 1, 2012
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FORD: DUE TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) NOT BEING INSTALLED AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY PROCESS, COMMERCIAL CHASSIS FOUR CHANNEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WILL HAVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1596 AND U1055. *PE

FORD F-59 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-59 across all model years (2011, 2026).

25 Total Recalls
23 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F-59 - Year by Year

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2017 1 0 View
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2014 2 1 View
2013 (current) 1 0
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