Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) – Multiple DTCs – Fuse F34 Open – 2017-2019 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10176943 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48895   Summary Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open with an illuminated MIL and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB, P188D, P02602, and/or P2681 in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may … Read more

Intermittent Lack Of Steering Assist – Multiple Illuminated Warning Indicator Lamps – 2015-2017 Ford F-150

2015-2017 F-150 – Intermittent Lack Of Steering Assist – Multiple Illuminated Warning Indicator Lamps Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles may exhibit multiple illuminated warning indicators and a intermittent lack of steering assist.   Prior to performing any diagnosis or repair, visually inspect the 3C221 wire harness near the air compressor pulley for possible damage.    

Unable To Program And/Or No Electrical Power After Service Part Body Control Module (BCM) Installation – 2014-2019 Ford

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10156594 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47875   Summary Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX, Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles not equipped with an auto start/stop system may exhibit an inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module (BCM). Inspect the BCM for the presence of fuse F88. … Read more

Body Control Module (BCM) Software Programming Failures – 2013-2017 Ford Focus

2013-2017 Focus Vehicles – Body Control Module (BCM) Software Programming Failures. Contacts to the Technical Assistance Center and the Special Service Support Center indicate software installed using IDS level 105.03 resulted in some BCMs becoming blank/unresponsive.   The error has been corrected and technicians are to continue to reprogram BCM modules as directed by SSMs, … Read more

8” Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Display – Software Installation Failures – 2017 Ford F-150

2017 F-150 Vehicles Equipped with an 8” Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Display – Software Installation Failures. NO FURTHER IPC MODULE PROGRAMMING SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED AT THIS TIME.   Contacts to the Technical Assistance Center and the Special Service Support Center indicate software installed using IDS level 105.03 or later risk blanking the IPC module. Engineering … Read more