Replacement Seat Back Remains Folded If Not Installed – 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect

2014-2016 Transit Connect LWB Wagon – Replacement Seat Back Remains Folded If Not Installed, Normal Operation When replacing the 2nd row 60/40 seats on a Transit Connect LWB Wagon, it is normal for the seat back to remain locked in the fold position, if not yet installed in the vehicle.   The seat interlock requires … Read more

Piston Rattle From Idle To 3000 RPM – 2016-2017 Ford Mustang GT350

2017 Ford Mustang

SSM 46173 – Some 2016-2017 GT350 Mustangs Might Exhibit Piston Rattle From Idle To 3000 RPM Some 2016-2017 Mustang GT350 equipped with the 5.2L engine may exhibit a rattle or rapping type sound during cold operation at light loads and speeds from Idle- 3000 RPM.   The noise will be most noticeable during light acceleration … Read more

Front Headliner Edge Appearance At The Windshield – 2013-2017 Ford Escape

2013-2017 Escape – Front Headliner Edge Appearance At The Windshield All 2013-2017 Escape vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner near the windshield.   This is a normal characteristic of the headliner and no repairs should be attempted.     [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B000AMLWH8″ locale=”US” tag=”fordoemdtc-20″] [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B0009PCPNQ” locale=”US” … Read more

6.7L Diesel – Tick/Tap Noise At Idle – 2011-2022 Ford F-Super Duty

2022 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10228867 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51251 Summary Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. When engine temperatures reach 150 … Read more

Dash Gurgle Noise With A/C On And Blower On Lowest Setting – 2013-2016 Ford Fusion & Lincoln MKZ

2013-2016 Fusion/MKZ – Dash Gurgle Noise With A/C On And Blower On Lowest Setting – Normal Characteristic Some 2013-2016 Fusion/MKZ vehicles may exhibit a gurgle-type noise from the center of the dash at idle when the A/C is on and the blower motor is on the lowest setting.   Prior to performing any repairs, compare … Read more