Diagnostic Tips

6.2L – Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) – Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0355 And/Or P0356 – 2014-2016 Ford Super Duty

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2016 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10136577 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB18-2047   Summary Some 2014-2016 F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with a 6.2L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0355 and/or P0356. This may be due to an open circuit in the coil-on-plug connectors for cylinders 5 and/or 6 due to interference with the intake air expansion resonator. … Read more

Loss of Instrument Cluster Display – 2015-2017 Ford Transit

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2017 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10137140 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47250   Summary As noted in FSA 17S34, loss of instrument cluster display can result from wiring corrosion and damage to the Trailer Relay Module on affected Transit vehicles. Complete the 17S34 service action as described prior to addressing any other customer reported symptoms. Vehicles that exhibit related wire … Read more

6R80 – Slight Shudder/Vibration on Take-Off – 2015-2018 Ford Ranger

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2018 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10144936 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47456   Summary Some 2015-2018 Ranger 4WD vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission may exhibit a slight shudder/vibration on take-off. This may be due to excessive drive shaft angles. A driveshaft angle measurement of both driveshafts should be performed, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01. Pay attention to … Read more

Diagnostic Code P2183 – 2013-2017 Ford C-Max

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2017 Ford C-Max

NHTSA ID Number: 10143089 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47347   Summary Some 2013-2017 C-Max PHEV may exhibit diagnostic code P2183 and may have the coolant hoses that attach to the lower bulkhead connections incorrectly installed. The two hoses share the same female connectors and mate to matching male tube ends. There are two primary methods for telling … Read more

6.7L – Illuminated Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (MIL) – Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P04DB, P04E2 And/Or P04E3 – 2014-2016 Ford F-Super Duty

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2016 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10148705 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2301   Summary Some 2014-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 11-Nov-2015 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P04DB, P04E2 and/or P04E3 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.     12 Affected … Read more