18S32 – Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall – 2012-2018 Ford Focus

2018 Ford Focus

October 22, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected 1,282,596 … Read more

Fluid Leak Between the Engine and Transmission – 2011-2014 Ford Fiesta & 2012-2014 Focus

2014 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10148720 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47563   Summary Some 2011-2014 Fiesta and 2012-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission. Be aware that the engine oil and DPS6 transmission fluid are similar in color and texture. A transmission fluid leak at the input shaft … Read more

Replacement Battery Packs Require A PMI For BECM Or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1030 May Result – 2012-2018 Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

2018 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10149765 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47528   Summary Some 2012-2018 Focus BEV vehicles may exhibit DTC U0130 in the battery electric control module (BECM) after replacement of the high voltage (HV) battery pack. In order to correct the condition, perform a programmable module installation (PMI) using the appropriate Ford scan tool. This action will … Read more

Safety Recall 18S24 – Convenience Charge Cord Replacement – 2012-2015 Ford

2015 Ford Fusion Energi

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V592 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 49,197   Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi … Read more

Fuel Slosh Noise During Low Speed Parking Lot Maneuvers And/Or When Stopping – 2013-2018 Ford Escape & 2015-2018 Lincoln MKC

2018 Ford Escape

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Fuel Slosh Noise During Low Speed Parking Lot Maneuvers And/Or When Stopping 18-2003 09 May 2018   Model: Ford 2013-2018 Escape Lincoln 2015-2018 MKC   Issue: Some 2013-2018 Escape and 2015-2018 MKC vehicles may exhibit a fuel slosh noise during low speed parking lot maneuvers and/or when coming to a stop. The concern … Read more