Diagnostic Tips

2.7/3.0L – Various Charging System Error Messages In IPC And/Or Illuminated Charging System Indicator With DTC B11DB – 2021-2022 Ford Bronco

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2022 Ford Bronco Sport

NHTSA ID Number: 10238290 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2196 Summary This article supersedes TSB 23-2135 to update the Part List. Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit various charging system error messages and/or illuminated charging system indicator displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostics trouble code (DTC) B11DB … Read more

10R100 Automatic Transmission – Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift – 2023 Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty

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2023 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10237790 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51692 Summary Some 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 transmission may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM) Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In Routine and/or a main control overhaul. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section … Read more

No Compass Displayed In The IPC – 2023 Ford F-Super Duty

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2023 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10237791 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51693 Summary Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles do not have a compass displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Replacement or reprogramming the IPC will not enable the feature. Inform customers that Ford is planning to deploy an enhancement via Ford Power-Up software updates delivered over-the-air (OTA) in 4Q2023. … Read more

Headlamps Turn On By Themselves When Vehicle Is Off – 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

NHTSA ID Number: 10237794 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51696 Summary Some 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 19-Aug-2022 may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is off and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to the internal logic within the … Read more

3.0L Hybrid – Illuminated Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Indicator And Stop Safely Now Warning With DTC P0AA6:00 – 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator & Ford Explorer

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NHTSA ID Number: 10237795 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51701 Summary Some 2020-2023 Aviator/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and stop safely now warning. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0AA6:00 may be stored in the battery energy control module (BECM). Inspect the right side frame rail area near the bank … Read more