TSB SSM-46345 — Ford Service bulletin
SSM-46345 is a service bulletin on file with NHTSA for 2 Ford models, 2005–2010 model years. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
What the bulletin says. SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE. THE…
NHTSA's own summary of the document, quoted from the public manufacturer-communications file.
Vehicles and model years SSM-46345 names
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-250 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Ford F-350 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Every document filed under SSM-46345
| Document ID | Filed | Type |
|---|---|---|
| SSM 46345 | January 27, 2017 | Service bulletin |
Questions buyers ask
What is TSB SSM-46345?
SSM-46345 is a service bulletin filed with NHTSA by Ford, covering 2 Ford models across the 2005–2010 model years. NHTSA's summary reads: SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE. THE…
Which vehicles does SSM-46345 cover?
NHTSA's file names Ford F-250 (2005–2010); Ford F-350 (2005–2010). A bulletin number can be re-issued against more vehicles later, so check the model-year list on this page against your own.
Is TSB SSM-46345 a recall, and is the repair free?
No. SSM-46345 is repair guidance the manufacturer sent its dealers, not a safety defect finding. You pay for the work unless the vehicle is still under warranty. Recall repairs, by contrast, are always free.
How do I get the full text of SSM-46345?
Take the document ID to a dealer's service desk, or search NHTSA's manufacturer-communications records. This page carries every document ID filed under SSM-46345, its date, and NHTSA's own summary from the public file.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. This page lists only what NHTSA's manufacturer-communications file records under SSM-46345. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.