Speed Compensated Volume Feature Inoperative – 2017-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10144213 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47424   Summary Some 2017-2018 Continental, MKC, MKX, MKZ, and Fusion vehicles with an instrument panel center mounted speaker and 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative speed compensated volume feature. This may be due to the calibration in the audio control module (ACM). To … Read more

Fuel Injection Pump Sprocket – Keyway VS. Non Keyway Pump Sprocket Interchangeability – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2018 Ford Transit Dual Wheel

NHTSA ID Number: 10144212 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47423 Summary Replacement engines may have a fuel injection pump sprocket that does not include a keyway slot. It is acceptable to utilize the original fuel injection pump if it has a keyway slot. Timing the injection pump is not necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04C removal … Read more

Oily Substance Near The Bellhousing Area That Could Be Perceived As An Engine Oil Leak – 2018 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10144211 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47420 Summary Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oily substance near the bellhousing area that could be perceived as an engine oil leak. This condition could be caused by assembly grease on the end of the crankshaft. Clean the area with Motorcraft … Read more

Rear Suspension – Front Lower Arm (Dog Bone) – Bushing(s) Damage And/Or Delamination – 2013-2018 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10156588 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47858 Summary Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires replacement, an updated part is available through the parts catalog. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-02 for removal and … Read more

Safety Recall 18S20 – Shift Cable Bushing Replacement – 2013-2014 Ford Escape, & 2013-2016 Ford Fusion

2016 Ford Fusion

July 16, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable   If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of … Read more