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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10170915 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2014 Summary Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on 1-Oct-2017 and through 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an intermittent low oil pressure warning indicator when the oil level is within correct operating range. This may be due to various strategies within the PCM software. To correct … Read more