Safety Recall 19S40 – Battery Monitoring Sensor Eyelet Adhesive Obstruction – 2019-2020 Ford F-150

2020 Ford F-150

November 12, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V805000 Excessive Sealant Adhesive on Battery Cable Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V805 … Read more

Low Fuel Level Message Activates Unwarranted – 2019 Ford Transit Connect

2019 Ford Transit Connect

NHTSA ID Number: 10167231 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48266   Summary Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 08-Jul-2019 may exhibit an intermittent low fuel message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when the fuel level is higher than 1/8 of a tank. This may be due to an IPC software issue. To … Read more

3.5L EcoBoost – Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise On Start Up After A Cold Soak – 2017-2018 Ford F-150, 2018-2019 Expedition/Lincoln Navigator

2019 Ford Expedition

NHTSA ID Number: 10170923 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48445   Summary Some 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles built on or before 10-Jul-2018 and 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 8-Apr-2019 with 3.5L EcoBoost may exhibit tick, tap, or rattle type noises from top of engine front cover for 2-5 seconds after a cold start. Replace all 4 VCT … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Program 19B24 – Balance Shaft and Oil Pump Assembly Inspection – 2019 Ford Ranger & 2020 Explorer

2020 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10167304 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19B24 Summary NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD – Customer Satisfaction Program 19B24 Certain 2019 Model Year Ranger and 2020 Model Year Explorer Vehicles with 2.3L EcoBoost Engines Balance Shaft and Oil Pump Assembly Inspection   2 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR FORD EXPLORER 2020 FORD RANGER 2019   October 11, … Read more

5.0L – Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area – 2018-2019 Ford F-150

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10169808 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2358 Summary Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 12-Feb-2019 may exhibit a metallic grinding/rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area under various operating conditions. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine to transmission spacer plate. To … Read more