Diagnostic Tips

Audio System Randomly Seeks Through FM Radio Stations When Bluetooth Device Is Connected – 2018-2020 Ford

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2020 Ford Transit Connect

NHTSA ID Number: 10191099 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49747   Summary Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. Engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition. Inform customers that … Read more

3.5L EcoBoost High-Output – Excessive Oil Consumption With Or Without DTC P0365/P0369 – 2018-2020 Ford F-150 & Lincoln Navigator

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2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10184643 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2423 Summary Some 2018-2020 F-150/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost High-Output engine and built on or before 11-Sept-2020 may exhibit excessive oil consumption with no visible oil leaks with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0365 and/or P0369. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to … Read more

SYNC 3 – Climate Control Features Missing On The Touch Screen – 2019 Ford Ranger & Fusion

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2019 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10186625 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49486   Summary Some 2019 Ranger and Fusion vehicles may exhibit a symptom of the climate control features missing on the touchscreen after updating the SYNC software. To correct this condition, reflash the SYNC module with the latest software using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool and Workshop Manual, … Read more

360 Degree View Camera – Intermittent Blank Screen – 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator

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2021 Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA ID Number: 10184646 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49409   Summary Some 2020-2021 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 360 degree view camera system and built on or before 07-Dec-2020 may exhibit an intermittent blank or blue screen when placed into reverse but return to normal when placed into drive. This condition may be more noticeable during cool … Read more

HF45 Transmission – Rattle Noise On Cold Start – 2020-2021 Ford Escape

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2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10189556 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49646 Summary Some 2020-2021 Escape and 2021 Corsair vehicles equipped with a HF45 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise on cold start up when only when engine is running. This noise may be more prevalent in cold weather conditions, typically at or below 0°C (32°F). Engineering is currently working … Read more