10R60/10R80/10R80-MHT Automatic Transmission – Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift – 2021-2023 Ford & Lincoln

NHTSA ID Number: 10234125

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51531

Summary

Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021-2023 F-150/Bronco, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission control module (TCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine and/or a main control overhaul. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01, DTC Chart if DTCs are present and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. Cycling the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination must be performed along with an adaptive drive cycle before attempting repair. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

 

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30 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
FORD	BRONCO	2021-2023
FORD	EXPEDITION	2022-2023
FORD	EXPLORER	2020-2023
FORD	F-150	2021-2023
FORD	F-250 SD	2023
FORD	F-350 SD	2023
FORD	F-450 SD	2023
FORD	F-550 SD	2023
FORD	F-650 SD	2023
FORD	F-750 SD	2023
FORD	MUSTANG	2022-2023
FORD	TRANSIT	2020-2023
LINCOLN	AVIATOR	2020-2023
LINCOLN	NAVIGATOR	2022-2023

 

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1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 51531
2020-2023 Various Vehicles – 10R60/10R80/10R100/10R80-MHT Automatic Transmission Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10234125

MC-10234125-0001.pdf 65.276KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10208154

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50529

Summary

Some 2021-2022 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Transit vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission control module (TCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine and/or a main control overhaul. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01, DTC Chart if DTCs are present and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. Cycling the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination must be performed along with an adaptive drive cycle before attempting repair. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 50529 – 2021-2022 Various Vehicles – 10R60/10R80/10R80-MHT Automatic Transmission – Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10208154

MC-10208154-0001.pdf 118.132KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10205474

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50329

Summary

Some 2021 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, non-hybrid, may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission control module (TCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01, DTC Chart and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. Cycling the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination must be performed along with an adaptive drive cycle before attempting repair. This routine’s usage has been expanded for various symptoms across the life of the vehicle. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 50329 – 2021 Various Vehicles – 10R60/10R80 Automatic Transmission – Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10205474

MC-10205474-0001.pdf 30.112KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10202622

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50184

Summary

Some 2021 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, excluding hybrid, may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns. Most concerns may be addressed with the PCM/TCM Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01, DTC Chart and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. This routine cycles the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination that may be sticking the valves and must be performed along with an adaptive drive cycle before attempting internal service. Although this routine was developed for low mileage vehicles, it’s usage is being expanded for various symptoms across the life of the vehicle. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 50184 – 2021 Various Vehicles – 10R60/10R80 Automatic Transmission – Harsh Engagement/Harsh Shift/Delayed Shift

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10202622

MC-10202622-0001.pdf 30.088KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10187986

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49582

Summary

Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, excluding hybrid, with 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or less may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns with or without transmission diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) in the powertrain control module (PCM). Most concerns at low mileage may be addressed with the accelerated main control break-in routine. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 307-01 Diagnosis and Testing, DTC Chart and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. This routine cycles the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination that may be sticking the valves and must be performed along with an adaptive drive cycle before attempting internal service. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 49582 – 2021 Various Vehicles – 10R60/10R80 Automatic Transmission – Harsh Engagement/Harsh Shift/Delayed Shift With Or Without DTCs

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10187986

MC-10187986-0001.pdf 115.938KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10186648

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49507

Summary

Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, excluding hybrid, with 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or less may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns with or without transmission diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) in the powertrain control module (PCM). Most concerns at low mileage may be addressed with the accelerated main control break-in routine. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 307-01 Diagnosis and Testing, DTC Chart and/or Diagnosis By Symptom to identify the clutch(s) to be cycled. This routine cycles the shift solenoids and clutch control valves to remove contamination that may be sticking the valves, and must be performed before attempting internal service. For claiming, use causal part 7A100 and applicable labor operations in Section 7 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 49507 – 2021 Various Vehicles – 10R60/10R80 Automatic Transmission – Harsh Engagement/Harsh Shift/Delayed Shift With Or Without DTCs

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10186648

MC-10186648-0001.pdf 115.611KB

 

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