Ford F-250 SD 2017 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SSM 45981 · NHTSA communication 10092406 · issued Aug 9, 2016
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2017
model years
4
vehicle entries
Official summary
2017 f-250 - f-550 6.7l with the optional keyless starting or push button ignition - when using keyless starting on diesel application when you press the push button ignition there will be a delay to allow the glow plugs to pre-heat. As the glow plugs pre-heat there will be a message in the cluster stating "engine start pending, please wait". If the push button is pressed again prior to the engine starting the ignition will switch to accessory mode and not start. Also while starting the engine your foot has to stay on the brake pedal until the vehicle starts or you will have to re-initiate the
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