SSM 2022–2026 Super Duty Various Symptoms Including But Not Limited to the Auto Start/Stop… — 55031

Ford Tremor Forum · Jul 23, 2026

Special Service Message · SSM 55031

This is a Special Service Message, not a recall. SSMs are informational notes Ford sends dealers about a known condition or a change in procedure. They are not repair orders, and they don't by themselves change what is covered.

Published: Jul 23, 2026
Applies to: F-250, F-350 (2022–2026 model years)

Also listed in the source (outside this forum's coverage): Bronco 2021–2026, Bronco Sport 2025–2026, Edge 2021–2024, Escape 2023–2026, Expedition 2022–2026, Explorer 2024–2026, F-150 2021–2026, F-450 SD 2022–2026, F-550 SD 2022–2026, Maverick 2025–2026, Mustang 2024–2026, Mustang Mach E 2021–2026 and 2 more

Summary (official text)

Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored. This may be due to someone using an aftermarket programmer to change the body control module (BCM) configuration to disable the auto start/stop system or perform other unsupported programming modifications. To correct this condition on F-150 and Bronco vehicles, download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application titled "BCM-Charging System Configuration Correction". Running this application will determine if the BCM configuration was modified by the customer and if so, provide the option to return the configuration back to factory settings. For other vehicle models exhibiting concerns related to unsupported aftermarket BCM programming, submit a Technical Support Request (TSR) requesting support to revert the BCM configuration

Sources

SSM 55031 (PDF, NHTSA document 11035269) — Jul 23, 2026

Details from NHTSA as of Oct 7, 2026. If NHTSA or Ford revises this notice, this post is updated and significant changes are noted in a reply. The linked documents are the authority, and a dealer can confirm whether it applies to your VIN.

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