Diagnostic Tips

3.5L PowerBoost Engine – Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With DTC P0420 And/Or P0430 Stored In the PCM – 2022-2023 Ford F-150

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2023 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10244800 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2337 Summary Some 2022-2023 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420 and/or P0430 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to high sulfur content in the fuel. To correct the condition, follow … Read more

1.5L – Various Driving Performance Concerns Due To Fuel Quality – 2022-2023 Ford Escape/Bronco Sport

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NHTSA ID Number: 10243611 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51944 Summary 2022-2023 Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines should add local fuel once the vehicle arrive to the dealership to reduce the risk of driving performance issues such as: rough operation, idle quality, engine misfires, lack or loss of engine power. These conditions may occur … Read more

No Restart During Auto Start-Stop Operation – 2020-2021 Ford Expedition

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2021 Ford Expedition

NHTSA ID Number: 10241526 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2256 Summary Some 2020-2021 Expedition vehicles my exhibit a no restart during auto start-stop operation. This may be due to a software parameter in the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.   Model: Ford 2020-2021 Expedition   Issue: Some 2020-2021 Expedition vehicles my … Read more

Illuminated Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Lamp With DTC P084B In The PCM – 2021-2023 Ford F-150

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2023 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10243654 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51950 Summary Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P084B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01B Automatic Transmission – 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80 MHT, Diagnosis and … Read more

Charge Status Indicator Blinking Red With DTC P0E5F Stored In The SOBDM – 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

NHTSA ID Number: 10241595 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51866 Summary Some 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit an exterior charge status indicator blinking red with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0E5F stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM) and the high voltage battery cannot be charged using a 48-amp AC level 2 charger. The vehicle … Read more