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SSM 49686

Manufacturer communications

Publication date
2021-03-22
Received by NHTSA
2021-03-31
NHTSA record numbers
10189578

Manufacturer summary

Original wording in English

Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may experience a lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1548 may be present in the powertrain control module (PCM). A heavy snow environment pre-filter service kit (service part LC3Z-9K635-AA) is now available for use but is not a warrantable item. It is recommended that the service kit be removed at temperatures greater than 50F (10C) and reinstall in subsequent winter seasons in order to maintain optimal vehicle performance. The service kit instructions mention that air filter FA-2031 is required, however the heavy snow environment pre-filter service kit can be used with either engine air filter FA-1951, or FA-2031 once it is available.

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MakeModelModel year
FordF-250 SD2021
FordF-250 SD2020
FordF-350 SD2021
FordF-350 SD2020
FordF-450 SD2021
FordF-450 SD2020
FordF-550 SD2021
FordF-550 SD2020

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