NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11033253: 2024-2026 Ford F-150

Official manufacturer communication context for 2024-2026 Ford F-150, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11033253 summary graphic for 2024-2026 Ford F-150
11033253NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
92/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Some 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles may experience a no crank/no start condition and/or display various warning indicators/messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), including but not limited to, "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available", "Hill Start Assist Not Available", "Pre-Collision Assist Fault", and/or "Service AdvanceTrac". The vehicle may also have multiple communication fault diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) related to the high-speed control area network 2 (HS-CAN2) and the flexible data rate control area network (FD-CAN) modules and/or the entire network may be unresponsive. This may be due to improperly seated connector and/or a pin fit condition in connector C210. <br /><br /> If the vehicle exhibits the above conditions, access and inspect connector C210 for proper attachment, pin fit, and/or damage and repair as necessary. This connector can be accessed by removing the glovebox from its hinge. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 Climate Control System - General Information > Removal and Installation > Cabin Air Filter and perform Steps 1 and 2. If the fault persists, refer to WSM, Sec

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

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Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11033253?

Some 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles may experience a no crank/no start condition and/or display various warning indicators/messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), including but not limited to, "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available", "Hill Start Assist Not Available", "Pre-Collision Assist Fault", and/or "Service AdvanceTrac". The vehicle may also have multiple communication fault diagnostic trouble codes (DTC).

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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