Category: Recalls

Emission Recall 15E07 – Powertrain Control Module Programming – 2016 Ford C-MAX Hybrid

November 2, 2015

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Emission Recall 15E07
Certain 2016 Model Year C-MAX Hybrid Vehicles
Powertrain Control Module Programming

REF : DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Emission Recall 15E07

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
C-MAX Hybrid 2016 Michigan March 18, 2015 through October 20, 2015

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS EMISSION RECALL

Affected vehicles have been built with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration that does not match the specific vehicle configuration and, therefore, does not match the vehicle certification.

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Emission Recall 15E03 – Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming – 2013 Ford & Lincoln

November 11, 2015

TO: All U.S.Ford and Lincoln Dealers 

SUBJECT: Emission Recall 15E03 – Supplement #1
Certain 2013 Model Year C-Max Hybrid and Energi, Fusion Hybrid and Energi, and MKZ Hybrid Vehicles
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming

REF: Emission Recall 15E03
Dated June11, 2015

 

REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT

  • To add vehicles that have been reprogrammed with the affected service calibration, identified through warranty claims, since the initial release of Emission Recall 15E03.

New! AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
C-Max Hybrid 2013 Michigan Job#1 through October 14, 2013
C-Max Energi 2013 Michigan Job#1 through October 15, 2013
Fusion Hybrid 2013 Hermosillo Job#1 through July 16, 2013
Fusion Energi 2013 Hermosillo Job#1 through July 16, 2013
MKZ Hybrid 2013 Hermosillo Job#1 through July 16, 2013

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN list.

The additional affected vehicles are captured within the same build dates.

 

REASON FOR THIS EMISSION RECALL

In some of the affected vehicles, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may have been reprogrammed with a service calibration which may unintentionally cause clearing of emission-related data under certain conditions.  When this occurs, the vehicle may not pass certain state-required emission/OBD readiness testing.

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Emission Recall 17E02 – Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming – 2016-2017 Ford Focus RS

March 1, 2017

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD – Emission Recall 17E02
Certain 2016 and 2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
Focus RS 2016-2017 Saarlouis August 3, 2015 through October 28, 2016

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS EMISSION RECALL

Under certain conditions, the service engine soon indicator will not illuminate when some emissions monitors detect that a system fault is present.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) release 103.05 or higher.  This service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.

NOTE:  The State of California and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require the completion of emission recall repairs prior to vehicle registration renewal.  For vehicles registered in these states, please provide the owner with a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction certificate after the repair has been performed.  These certificates may be obtained by contacting your regional office.

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Customer Satisfaction Program 17B08 – Loose Crankshaft Pulley Bolt – 2017 Ford E-Series & F-Series

May 3, 2017

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 17B08
Certain 2017 Model Year F-450/F-550/F-650/F-750, E-Series and F-53/F-59
Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine
Loose Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

 

PROGRAM TERMS  

This program will be in effect through April 30, 2018.  There is no mileage limit for this program.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
F-450/F-550 2017 Kentucky September 12, 2016 through February 8, 2017
Ohio
F-650/F-750
E-Series
F-53/F-59 Detroit Chassis

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM

In the affected vehicles, the crankshaft pulley bolt may not have been torqued properly during engine assembly.  Vehicles with a loose crankshaft pulley bolt may display a check engine light with engine misfire diagnostic codes without drivability symptoms present.  If the vehicle is not serviced, engine damage may result.

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Compliance Recall 17C08 – Driver Seat Backrest Frame Inspection and Replacement – 2017 Ford

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V332
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,204

 

Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

 

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver’s seat back recliner mechanism.

In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, “Head Restraints” and 207, “Seating Systems.”

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