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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Programing Concerns – 2013-2016 Ford Focus & C-Max

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2013-2016 Focus/C-Max – Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Programing Concerns Some 2013-2016 Focus/C-Max vehicles may exhibit concern with the lock/unlock functions not operating after RKE programing.   This caused by using the incorrect RKE Transmitters. Incorrect RKE Transmitters have the same outward appearance as the correct RKE Transmitters, but transmit using different architecture. Use theVehicle Identification … Read more

16S24 – Brake Master Cylinder Replacement – 2013-2014 Ford F-150

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 225,012   Master Cylinder Rear Cup Seal Leak Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year … Read more

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P081C Unable To Clear – 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta

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2011-2016 Fiesta – Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P081C Unable To Clear Some 2011-2016 Fiesta vehicles may set DTC P081C after performing instrument panel cluster (IPC) self-test using integrated diagnostic system (IDS) with the vehicle in park.   To clear DTC P081C using IDS, start a new session and run the IPC self-test while the vehicle … Read more

Inoperative Hands-Free Liftgate After Addition Of Trailer Hitch – 2013-2017 Ford Escape & 2015-2017 Lincoln MKC

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2017 Ford Escape

SSM 45838 – 2013-2017 Escape And 2015-2017 MKC – Inoperative Hands-Free Liftgate After Addition Of Trailer Hitch If a trailer hitch is installed on a 2013-2017 Escape or 2015-2017 MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperative.   Hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing the existing hands-free … Read more

15V779 – Folding Link Arms Pivot Holes Too Big – 2006-2014 Ford E-250 E-350

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NHTSA 15V779 SUMMARY: New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are … Read more