Customer Satisfaction Program 18B24 – Accelerator Pedal and Brake Pedal Cover Replacement – 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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October 4, 2018

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD Customer Satisfaction Program 18B24
Certain 2018 Model Year MKZ Hybrid Vehicles Equipped with the Magnetic Appearance Package
Accelerator Pedal and Brake Pedal Cover Replacement

PROGRAM TERMS 

This program will be in effect through October 31, 2019. There is no mileage limit for this program.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
MKZ (HEV) 2018 Hermosillo September 6, 2017 through July 18, 2018

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM

In all of the affected vehicles, the incorrect accelerator and brake pedal covers have been installed which do not include the aluminum pedal accents as part of the Magnetic Appearance Package. This does not affect vehicle operation.

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U3000:47 In Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module – 2019 Ford Edge & Lincoln Nautilus

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SSM 47581

2019 Edge and Nautilus – Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U3000:47 In Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module

Some 2019 Edge and Nautilus vehicles may have a U3000:47 DTC set in the ABS module, with no other mechanical symptoms related to this DTC.

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Sustained Steering Wheel Oscillation – Above  45 MPH (72 Km/h) – 2017-2019 Ford F-250/F-350

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4-Wheel Drive (4WD) – Sustained Steering Wheel Oscillation – Above  45 MPH (72 Km/h) – Built On Or Before 31-Jul-2018

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31 August 2018

 

Model:

Ford

2017-2019 F-Super Duty

 

Issue: Some 2017-2019 F-250/F-350 4WD vehicles built on or before 31-Jul-2018 may exhibit a sustained steering wheel oscillation after driving over rough pavement or an expansion joint above 45 mph (72 Km/h).

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Customer Satisfaction Program 18N04 – Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming – 2018 Ford F-150 & 2019 F-250 – F-550 Superduty

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October 12, 2018

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 18N04
Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 and 2019 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Superduty Vehicles Equipped with a Diesel Engine
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming

 

PROGRAM TERMS

This is a one-time repair program with no time or mileage limits.  Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners.

 

URGENCY

Dealers are encouraged to complete this service on all in stock and customer vehicles brought in for any reason to ensure vehicles meet conditional certifications described in the Reason For Program section below.

 

VEHICLES COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
F-150 2018 Dearborn September 13, 2017 through October 4, 2018
F-250 through F-550 2019 Kentucky Truck March 5, 2018 through August 22, 2018
Ohio May 7, 2018 through August 28, 2018

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS.

 

REASON FOR PROGRAM

In all of the affected vehicles, the Diesel engines received a conditional certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). While current vehicles comply with CARB and EPA emissions regulatory requirements, the conditional certificate requires Ford to implement an enhanced calibration, which must be applied to all affected vehicles that come into the dealer.

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Whistle Type Noise From Under Hood Under Load And/Or Driving – 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty

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SSM 47615

2017-2019 F-Super Duty – Whistle Type Noise From Under Hood Under Load And/Or Driving

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a whistle type noise from under the hood while under load and/or while driving.

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