SSM 47495 Various Vehicles – Soft Brake Pedal And/Or Long Brake Pedal Travel – Built On 8-Mar-2018 and Through 18-Jun-2018 Some 2018 F-Super duty/F-150/Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT/Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on 8-Mar-2018 and through 18-Jun-2018 may exhibit a soft brake pedal and/or long brake pedal travel. Bleed the brake system per Workshop Manual (WSM),Section 206-00. For claiming, use … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10144202 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47402 Summary When performing diagnostics for DTCs P2201, P2452, P2459, P246C and/or P2463, a manual regeneration and diesel particulate filter (DPF) parameter reset using the appropriate scan tool may need to be performed. To perform the manual regeneration, go to the Toolbox tab > Powertrain > Service Functions > … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10144200 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47398 Summary Some 2015-2018 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost and 6F35 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area while running. This may be the result of a cracked engine flexplate. When replacing the flexplate, lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10149759 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47519 Summary Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after using the remote start function to … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10148722 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47570 Summary Some 2016-2018 Explorer vehicles built on or before 07-Aug-2018 may automatically switch from A/C to heat and defrost after 1 minute during a remote start event when the customer expects the A/C to remain on. To resolve the concern, reprogram the heating, ventilation and air conditioning … Read more