Change To Recreational Towing Procedure To Reduce Battery Drain – 2010-2013 Ford Mercury & Lincoln Hybrid

2010-2013 Fusion Hybrid, 2010-2011 Milan Hybrid, 2011-2012 MKZ Hybrid – Change To Recreational Towing Procedure To Reduce Battery Drain Some 2010-2013 Fusion Hybrid, 2010-2011 Milan Hybrid, and 2011-2012 MKZ Hybrid vehicles can exhibit a battery drain while being flat towed when following the owner’s manual instructions that specify the key remain in the accessory position. … Read more

Front Pump Service Tip – 2011-2015 Ford F-Super Duty

2011-2015 F-Super Duty Vehicles Equipped With 6R140 (Torqshift6) – Front Pump Service Tip 2011-2015 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6R140 Torqshift6 transmission can exhibit additional transmission concerns following a 7A103 pump replacement.   This may be caused by failing to remove the 7A100 main control before removal and installation of the pump. Failure to remove … Read more

Adding And Programming PATS And Non-PATS Keys – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2018 Ford Transit Dual Wheel

NHTSA ID Number: 10137082 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47127   Summary The procedure to program keys on 2015-2018 Transit vehicles depends on if the vehicle is equipped with the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS). Keys for PATS and non-PATS vehicles look the same, there is no visual difference. Vehicles with PATS have a plastic ring around the ignition … Read more

Pin Point Test HN – 2013-2015 Ford F-150

2013-2015 F-150 – 3.5L GTDI – Pin Point Test HN 2013-2015 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI that exhibit P0299 codes.   For Pin Point test HN9; the turbo charger component resistance specification for the turbo charger wastegate regulating valve solenoid (TCWRVS) is 21-25 ohms. The turbo charger wastegate regulating valve solenoid is located … Read more