4WD – Revised IWE Operation Strategy After Initial Start Up – 2019 Ford F-150 & Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10163587 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48088 Summary 2019 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) have a revised transfer case control module (TCCM) strategy that will affect integrated wheel end (IWE) operation after initial start up. The TCCM will not energize the solenoid to supply vacuum to the IWEs after the initial key cycle … Read more

Park Aid Sensor Harness Availability And Repair Direction – 2015-2017 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2017 Ford Expedition

NHTSA ID Number: 10163591 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48103 Summary Some 2015-2017 Expedition/Navigator front and rear bumper parking aid sensor harnesses FL7Z-15K867-A and BL7Z-15K868-A are currently not available. It is recommended that dealers repair or rebuild these harnesses until harnesses become available. For harness FL7Z-15K867-A, use 9U2Z-14S411-CC pigtail kits for C1428, C1429, C1430, and C1431 (front parking … Read more

Perceived Tire Tread Wear – 2015-2019 Ford Mustang – GT/GT350/GT350R

2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10160884 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47978 Summary Some 2015-2019 Mustang GT/GT350/GT350R Coupe vehicles equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires may exhibit tires which appear to have worn treads even when the tires are new or have low miles. This may be due to the fact that these tires come from the factory … Read more

4×4 – Front Hub Vacuum Seal Shield Kit Now Available – Extreme Dust, Mud Or Tar Sand Conditions – 2005-2019 Ford F-Super Duty

2019 Ford F-Super Duty

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49495   Summary Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4×4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4×4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed … Read more

Battery Cable Clamp Corrosion Repair – 2012-2019 Ford & Lincoln

2019 Ford F-250

NHTSA ID Number: 10164497 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48123 Summary For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-BA are available for this type of … Read more