SSM 2024–2025 F150 "No Key Detected" Message Displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster — 55118

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Special Service Message · SSM 55118

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: Aug 25, 2026
Applies to: F-150 (2024–2025 model years)

Restrictions stated in the source:

• Build dates: 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025

Also listed in the source (outside this forum's coverage): Bronco 2024–2026, Explorer 2025, F-250 SD 2023–2025, F-350 SD 2023–2025, F-450 SD 2023–2025, F-550 SD 2023–2025, Mustang 2024–2026, Ranger 2024–2026

Summary (official text)​

Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on or before 01-Feb-2025 may exhibit all of the following symptoms: - "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC). - Key fob does not work in the backup slot. - Remote keyless entry (RKE) (lock and unlock from the key fob) functionality will work to lock/unlock the vehicle. If the vehicle exhibits these symptoms, start the vehicle using both key fobs. If the no crank/no start condition with "No Key Detected" concern is present, reprogram both key fobs and retest. If the no crank/no start condition with "No Key Detected" is still present, replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-10. For claiming, use causal part 15604 and labor operation MT55118SSM up to 1.8 hours.

Sources​

• SSM 55118 (PDF, NHTSA document 11036529) — Aug 25, 2026

Details from NHTSA as of Oct 9, 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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