Safety Recall 18S24 – Convenience Charge Cord Replacement – 2012-2015 Ford

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 49,197

 

Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire

An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house’s outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.

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Compliance Recall 18C06 – Incorrect Door Striker Bolts – 2018 Ford Edge & Lincoln MKX

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V612
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 503

 

Incorrect Length of Door Striker Bolts/FMVSS 206

If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

 

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, “Door Locks and Door Retention Components” potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.  (more…)

Lack Of Heat Or Uneven Heat From Front Vents – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
3.5/3.7L – Lack Of Heat Or Uneven Heat From Front Vents		 18-2172
18 June 2018

 

Model:

Ford

2015-2018 Transit

Issue: Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine may exhibit a lack of heat or uneven heat from side to side. This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant trapped in the heater core.

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Brake Service Tips And Brake Characteristics – 2015-2018 Ford Mustang GT350/GT350R

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SSM 47523 – 2015-2018 – Mustang GT350/GT350R – Brake Service Tips And Brake Characteristics

Some 2015-2018 Shelby GT350 and GT350R vehicles may require brake service or repairs to be performed.

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10R80 – Whine Noise – 2017-2019 Ford & Lincoln

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SSM 47515 – 2017-2018 F-150, 2018 Expedition/Navigator, 2018-2019 Mustang – 10R80 – Whine Noise

Some 2017-2018 F-150, 2018 Expedition/Navigator, 2018-2019 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a whine noise.

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