NHTSA ID Number: 10189556
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49646
Summary
Some 2020-2021 Escape and 2021 Corsair vehicles equipped with a HF45 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise on cold start up when only when engine is running. This noise may be more prevalent in cold weather conditions, typically at or below 0°C (32°F). Engineering is currently working to resolve this issue. Inform customers that Ford
is working on a calibration release for end of April 2021. In the interim, let the customer know that the vehicle is safe to drive, and schedule a follow-up appointment with the customer for late April. Once the solution becomes available, contact the customer and confirm the service appointment is going forward. Monitor OASIS for updates. Transmission replacement may not correct this concern.
Vehicles:
2021 Corsair (CX483) (TF)
2020-2021 Escape (CX482) (TC)
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2020-2021 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2020-2021 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
SSM 49646: 2020-2021 Escape, 2021 Corsair – HF45 Transmission – Rattle Noise On Cold Start
NHTSA ID Number: 10184649
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49411
Summary
Some 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a HF45 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise on cold start up when only when engine is running. This noise may be more prevalent in cold weather conditions, typically at or below 0ºEC (32ºEF). Engineering is currently working to resolve this issue. Inform customers that Ford
is working on a solution expected in January. In the interim, let the customer know that the vehicle is safe to drive, and schedule a follow-up appointment with the customer for late January. Once the solution becomes available, contact the customer and confirm the service appointment is going forward. Monitor OASIS for updates. Transmission replacement may not correct this concern.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
SSM 49411: 2020 Escape – HF45 Transmission – Rattle Noise On Cold Start
- Exceeds OEM specs Dexron ULV, Mercon ULV, Mercedes Benz 236.17, Nissan Matic P, JATCO 9 Speed, BMW 83-22-2-413-477 ATF 7 and many other ULV application - Silverado, Escalade, Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade, BMWs, Ford
Mustang
, Ford
Super Duty F250, F350, F-550, Raptor, Lincon, Ford
Explorer, Navigator, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet
Camaro SS, BMW / Mini - EXCEPTIONALLY SMOOTH SHIFTING:: Delivers ultra-smooth shifting, long-term stability, high shear and oxidation stability, and eliminates shudder, slipping, or gear sticking even under severe loads such a towing or hauling - EXTENDED DRAIN: Long drain intervals of up to 100,000 miles+ for standard driving and 70,000 miles for heavy-duty applications
- TRUE ALL SEASON - ALL SERVICE: Engineered for extreme conditions with a pour point down to -50°F, very high thermal stability for hot weather and high film strength for continuous severe service use like towing, hauling in modern trucks.
- GM 10L80/10L90, Escalade (2021+ with 10L80), CT6 3.0TT and 4.2TT (2019+ with 10L80), Silverado 1500 (2019+ with 10L80), Camaro SS / ZL1 (2017+ with 10L80/90), Tahoe and Suburban (2021+ with 10-speed), Sierra 1500 (2019+ with 10L80), and Yukon and Yukon XL with 10 speed transmissions
- Formulated with premium synthetic base oils to achieve low viscosity and minimize deposits
- Provides excellent thermal and oxidation performance
- Durable friction modifiers help prevent shudder
- Advanced anti-wear technology to better prevent gear wear
- Meets the demands of high-speed automatic transmissions
- High-performance conditioners protect seals and prevent leaks
- Advanced anti-wear technology improves durability to help extended the life your transmission
- Provides better oil flow in both low and high temperatures
- Full synthetic formula with advanced additives protects against transmission breakdown better than conventional fluids
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