“Hill Descent Control Fault Message” In Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Without DTCs – 2018 Ford Explorer

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2018 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10144208 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47411   Summary Some 2018 Explorers equipped with Platinum trim level built on 25-Oct-2017 and through 01-May-2018 may intermittently display a “Hill Descent Control Fault” message in the IPC briefly at start up without any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. Reprogram the … Read more

Lack Of Air Conditioning (A/C) Cooling Performance – 2017-2018 Ford Escape & 2017-2019 Lincoln MKC

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2018 Lincoln MKC

SSM 47335 2017-2018 Escape/2017-2019 MKC – Lack Of Air Conditioning (A/C) Cooling Performance During Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) Some 2017-2018 Escape and 2017-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling performance during PDI.   This may be due to a insufficient/low refrigerant charge. If a vehicle displays a lack of cooling performance during PDI, … Read more

Steering Wheel Oscillation/Vibration At Idle – 2013-2015 Ford Explorer

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2015 Ford Explorer

SSM 47330 – 2013-2015 Explorer – Steering Wheel Oscillation/Vibration At Idle Some 2013-2015 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel oscillation/vibration at idle with the vehicle in gear, brake applied, and the drivers hands are off of the steering wheel after a door is slammed shut.   To resolve the concern, reprogram the power steering … Read more

Intermittent Grinding Noise From Integrated Wheel Ends (IWE) While Driving In Two Wheel Drive (2WD) – 2013-2018 Ford F-150, 2017-2018 Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

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2018 Ford F-150

SSM 47360 2013-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 Expedition/Navigator – Intermittent Grinding Noise From Integrated Wheel Ends (IWE) While Driving In Two Wheel Drive (2WD) Some 2013-2018 F-150 and 2017-2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise coming from the right or left IWE area in 2WD mode.   This may be caused by an intermittent leak … Read more

18C04 – Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap/FMVSS 135 – 2018 Ford Ecosport

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2018 Ford EcoSport

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V312 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected 273   Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap/FMVSS 135 Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a … Read more