Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification – 2016 Ford Explorer

2016 Workshop Manual Incorrect Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification The 2016 Explorer Workshop Manual incorrectly lists the wheel lug nut torque for the Explorer and Police Utility at 162 lb-ft (220 nm).   The wheel lug nut torque for 2016 Explorer and Police Utility remains the same as the 2015 Model. The correct torque for … Read more

Flexplate Locator Dowel Pin Must Be Installed When Replacing Shortblock Or Crankshaft – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2016 Ford Transit

SSM 46959 – 2015-2018 Transit – 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi – Flexplate Locator Dowel Pin Must Be Installed When Replacing Shortblock Or Crankshaft To Prevent No Start Condition Some 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi service short block assemblies and crankshafts may not have the flexplate dowel pin (W706939-S300) pre-installed in the rear crankshaft flange.   The dowel is required to … Read more

Rear Liftgate Release Switch Activation – 2016 Ford Explorer Police Utility Vehicles

2016 Explorer Police Utility Vehicles – Rear Liftgate Release Switch Activation 2016 Explorer Police Utility vehicles are equipped with an independent rear liftgate locking feature.   To use the exterior rear liftgate release switch the ignition switch must be in the RUN or START position and the interior liftgate overhead console switch must be pulled, … Read more

A/C Compressor Lockup – 2014-2016 Ford Fiesta & 2015-2017 Lincoln MKC, Ford Escape

2017 Ford Escape

45810 – 2014-2016 Fiesta, 2015-2017 MKCEscape A/C Compressor Lockup – Vehicles In Storage Or Used Infrequently Some 2014-2016 Fiesta and 2015-2017 MKC/Escape vehicles stored or parked for extended periods of time may experience A/C Compressor lock up on startup.   This can be avoided by starting vehicles every 15 days as directed in Section 2 … Read more

Key Hard To Turn/Binds In The Ignition Lock Cylinder – 2015-2016 Ford Escape

2015-2016 EscapeKey Hard To Turn/Binds In The Ignition Lock Cylinder 2015-2016 Escape vehicles can exhibit a concern with the key hard to turn/binds in the ignition lock cylinder.   Plastic contamination (similar to the type used for the removable seat coverings, floor mats, loose items bag, etc) in the ignition lock cylinder causing … Read more