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2.0L/2.3L Engine – Rattle/Buzz Noise On Start-Up/Idle/Slow Speed From The Back Of The Engine Compartment Area – 2021 Lincoln Corsair & Ford Escape

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2021 Lincoln Corsair

NHTSA ID Number: 10203839 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50248   Summary Some 2021 Corsair/Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and built on or after 04-Jan-2021 may exhibit a rattle/buzz noise on start-up/idle/slow speed from the back of the engine compartment area. This noise may be caused by fuel line heat shield contact with the fuel/brake … Read more

Uneven And/Or Excessive Gap Between The Center Tray/Upfitter Switch Assembly And The Instrument Panel Topper – 2019-2022 Ford Ranger

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2022 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10207137 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50442 Summary Some 2019-2022 Ranger vehicles may experience an uneven and/or excessive gap existing between the instrument panel (IP) topper and the center tray/upfitter switch assembly. This may be due to a lack of rigidity in the IP topper not allowing the tray/upfitter switch assembly to latch properly. The … Read more

3.5L EcoBoost/3.5L PowerBoost – Coolant Leak Near Thermostat Housing – 2021 Ford F-150

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2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10202860 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2373 Summary Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost or 3.5L PowerBoost and built on or before 31-Mar-2021 may experience an external loss of coolant. This may be due to a leak in the degas bottle hose between the degas bottle and thermostat housing. To … Read more

Compliance Recall 21C36 – Rear Seat Belt Anchor Thread Repair – 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E & 2022 Maverick

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2022 Ford Maverick

December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V979000 Improperly Attached Rear Seat Belts/FMVSS 208, 210 Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V979 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected 2,622   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 … Read more

2020-2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – Hood Inner Panel Cracks

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2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

NHTSA ID Number: 10194436 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2155 Summary Some 2020-2021 Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles may exhibit a cracking on the hood inner panel. The crack is a cosmetic condition, not a structural concern. This may be due to a variation in production of the hood. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to repair … Read more