10R140 Automatic Transmission – Customer Perception Of Missing Shifts – Normal Skip Shift Strategy – 2020-2022 Ford F-Super Duty

2020 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10203852 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50259   Summary 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R140 automatic transmission at times may exhibit a normal skip shift upshifting and downshifting strategy. Typical examples are 1-3 or 3-5 upshift or a 6-4 coasting downshift. This is a normal characteristic and no repairs should be attempted for …

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Buzzing/Humming Noise From Front And Rear Of Vehicle When Placed In REVERSE Or DRIVE – 2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid

NHTSA ID Number: 10170926 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48451 Summary 2020 various hybrid/PHEV vehicles may exhibit a buzzing/humming sound from the front and rear of the vehicle when placed in either REVERSE or DRIVE. This sound is part of the pedestrian alert system, which is described in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-22 and the Owner’s Manual on …

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Electrical AC Power Outlet Socket Inoperative – 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect

2020 Ford Transit Connect

NHTSA ID Number: 10170921 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48443   Summary Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative electrical AC power outlet socket built on or after 28-May-2018. This may be due to a body control module (BCM) software missing a signal to the alternating current to direct current (AC/DC) inverter control module. To correct …

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Battery Backup Component Failure Message Displayed On The Instrument Cluster – 2018-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Lincoln Corsair

NHTSA ID Number: 10170929 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48468   Summary Some 2020 Escape/Corsair, Edge, Explorer, Fusion, Ranger, Transit Connect Vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit a “Battery Backup Component Failure” message in the cluster. This may be accompanied by DTC 1477-09 – Backup Battery Component Failure. This may be due to the TCU experiencing a …

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Clicking Noise From Dash Panel While Operating The Air Distribution Control – 2014-2018 Ford Fiesta

2018 Ford Fiesta

NHTSA ID Number: 10177855 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2107 Summary Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 19-May-2020 and equipped with a 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh 7-6 gear downshift. This may be caused by the A clutch piston return spring snap ring becoming dislodged. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps …

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