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8F35 – Appearance of a Fluid Leak or Weep from Transmission Axle Shaft Seal – 2019 Ford Focus/Transit Connect/Edge & Lincoln Nautilus

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2019 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10152481 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47682 Summary Some 2019 Focus/Transit Connect/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with 8F35 transmission may exhibit an appearance of a fluid leak or weep from transmission axle shaft seal. This condition may be caused by excessive internal seal (dark brown) grease lubricant that is applied during manufacturing of the axle seals. With … Read more

Front Seat Track Covers No Longer Equipped – 2018-2019 Ford Transit

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2019 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10152483 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47690 Summary 2018-2019 Transit vehicles built on or after 30-April 2018 no longer have front seat track covers on the ends of the seat rails. The vehicle is not misbuilt. The addition of any parts would not be considered a warrantable repair. Do not submit a claim for this … Read more

5.0L – Engine Knock Type Noise At Idle – 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang

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2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10160810 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB19-2144 Summary Some 2018-2019 F-150 and Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a light to moderate knocking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM) that is sometimes described as a quiet diesel type sound. The noise is usually more prominent on the passenger side of the vehicle toward … Read more

Automatic Transmission – Multi Purpose Grease Application On Torque Converter Pilot Hub And Presence Of Engine And Crank Alignment Dowels – 2010-2019 Ford Lincoln Mercury

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2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10160931 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47976 Summary On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine … Read more

Driveshaft And Transmission Output Flange Service Strategy Change – 2015-2017 Ford Transit

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2017 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10160945 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48005 Summary If a 2015-2017 Transit vehicle originally equipped with a rubber flexible coupling requires replacement of the driveshaft assembly and/or transmission output flange, refer to the parts catalog supersession information for a complete list of the required parts. The service strategy has changed, and these repairs must now … Read more