Diagnostic Tips

2.3L – Illuminated Brake Warning Lamp And/Or Brake System Warning Message – DTC P050F Set In The ABS Module And Firm Brake Pedal – 2021-2022 Ford Bronco

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2021 Ford Bronco Sport

NHTSA ID Number: 10226759 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51201 Summary Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be accompanied by an … Read more

Door Ajar Message Shown In IPC And/Or Door Ajar Light Remains On – Correct Accessory Installation – 2020-2021 Ford Explorer

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2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10241598 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51875 Summary On 2020-2023 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, customers may desire modifications that require access to the drivers door ajar circuit. In some cases customers may experience an ajar light on when the drivers door is fully closed. When using pin 13 on the factory 14-way connector to access … Read more

Front-End Grille/Bumper Cover Flutter/Rattle At 65 MPH (105 Km/h) Or Higher – 2021 Ford Escape/Escape Hybrid

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2021 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10203843 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50255   Summary Some 2021 Escape/Escape Hybrid vehicles built on 10-Aug-2021 and through 20-Sep-2021 may exhibit a front-end flutter/rattle noise at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher. Engineering is aware of this concern. Due to parts availability, a repair procedure may not be available until 1st quarter, 2022. Using … Read more

Various CAN Communication Issues – 2021 Ford Ranger

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2021 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10203657 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2412   Summary Some 2021 Ranger vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive and built on 06-Apr-2021 and through 26-Jul-2021 may experience a controller area network (CAN) communication issue that will set one or more communication fault diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). This may be due to an internal hardware fault within … Read more

False Alarm Activation With A Trailer Connected – 2021 Ford F-150

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2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10202846 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50226 Summary Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected. A Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message may also display in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the trailer module (TRM) and compatibility with certain … Read more