Repair Tips

2.3L EcoBoost – Various Transmission Concerns – Transmission Fluid Cooler Inspection – 2020 Ford Explorer

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2020 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10177709 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49002   Summary Some 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 10-Jan-2020 may exhibit various transmission concerns requiring either disassembly and repair or complete transmission replacement. When performing transmission service, inspect the transmission oil cooler. If the cooler is not equipped with … Read more

2.7L EcoBoost – Excessive White Or Blue Smoke From The Exhaust At Start Up After A Cold Soak – 2018-2020 Ford F-150

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2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10176843 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2207 Summary Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust at start up after a cold soak. This may be due to oil entering the left side turbocharger turbine housing. To correct the condition, follow the Service … Read more

Door(s) Noisy When Opening And Closing – Door Check Arm Cleaning And Neutralization – 2015-2020 Ford F-150 & 2017-2020 F-Super Duty

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2020 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10177868 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2235 Summary Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit one or more noisy doors when opening and closing. This may be due to dirt and debris on the door check arm(s). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to clean and neutralize the affected door check … Read more

Front Seat Cushion Uncomfortable – Heated Seats – 2020 Ford Escape

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2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10177856 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2216   Summary Some 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with heated front seats built on or before 14-Feb-2020 may exhibit a bulge in the front seat cushion that the customer describes as uncomfortable. This may be due to wiring for the heated seat. To correct the condition, follow the Service … Read more

Creak Type Noise When Opening/Closing Front Doors – 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental

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2020 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10174408 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48742 Summary Some 2017-2020 Continental vehicles built on or before 10-Jan-2020 may exhibit a creak type noise when opening or closing either front door. This may be due to fatigue in the sheet metal of the door in the area of the door check arm. If fatigue is found, … Read more