Diagnostic Tips

3.7L Ti-VCT – Illuminated MIL With DTCs P0420 And/Or P0430 – 2016-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

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2019 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan

NHTSA ID Number: 10189780 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2063 Summary Some 2016-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.7L twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420 and/or P0430. This may be due to a damaged catalytic converter. To correct the condition, follow … Read more

Vehicle Software Update Message – Service Tool Displays Factory Mode – 2018-2019 Ford & Lincoln

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2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10167210 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48279   Summary Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may exhibit a persistent message in the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app advising, “Your vehicles software is being updated. Vehicle controls will be unavailable for about 10 minutes while this update takes place.” … Read more

6.7L – Illuminated MIL DTC P203B – 2020 Ford F-Super Duty

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2020 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10170981 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48489   Summary Some 2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P203B. If performing pinpoint test RJ in the Powertrain Control and Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) does not identify an issue, do not attempt any repairs … Read more

3.5L EcoBoost – Stability Control, Traction Control And/Or Advance Trac® Warning In The IPC With DTC C0051 Stored In The ABS Module – 2018-2019 Ford F-150

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2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10171864 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2046   Summary Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant on 17-Jul-2017 and through 4-Aug-2019 or Kansas City Assembly Plant on 14-Aug-2017 and through 6-Aug-2019 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 3675 mm (145 in) wheelbase, XL/STX trim package, and max trailer tow package (towing pack 1) … Read more

6.7L Diesel – Illuminated MIL, Various DTC And Possible Forced Idle – 2020-2021 Ford F-Super Duty

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2020 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10201609 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2248 Summary This article supersedes TSB 21-2055 to update the Title, Issue, Action, vehicles affected and production fix date. Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 10-Feb-2021 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300-P0308, P0603, … Read more