Diagnostic Tips

Coolant Consumption, White Smoke And/Or Runs Rough – 2014-2017 Ford Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport

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2019 Ford EcoSport

NHTSA ID Number: 10148728 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47587   Summary 2014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to the extended coolant pressure test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03. If no external coolant loss is confirmed, further investigation … Read more

Rattle Noise And Cracked Flexplate – 2015-2018 Ford Edge

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2018 Ford Edge

NHTSA ID Number: 10148725 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47576   Summary Some 2015-2018 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the crankshaft. To resolve this concern, verify that the flexplate is cracked around the crankshaft using the inspection plate and … Read more

Fluid Leak Between the Engine and Transmission – 2011-2014 Ford Fiesta & 2012-2014 Focus

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2014 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10148720 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47563   Summary Some 2011-2014 Fiesta and 2012-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission. Be aware that the engine oil and DPS6 transmission fluid are similar in color and texture. A transmission fluid leak at the input shaft … Read more

Lack Of Power Steering – 2019 Transit Connect

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2019 Transit Connect

NHTSA ID Number: 10165687 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48205   Summary Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28-May-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault in the message center at start up which may occur after a discharged battery. Do not replace the steering rack and pinion or … Read more

Radio Reverting To AM Or FM After Vehicle Shut Down and Start Up – 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty & 2018 Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

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2019 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10159509 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47927 Summary SSM 47927 – 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta – Radio Reverting To AM Or FM After Vehicle Shut Down and Start Up Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM … Read more