Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
NHTSA ID Number: 10228876 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51261 Summary Some Ford
and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10201582 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50097 Summary Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a new body control module (BCM) installed may exhibit a programming error when using IDS versions 122.03 through 123.01 stating ‘Data Corrupt’ or ‘Configuration Failed, would you like to retry?’. IDS scan tool version 123.02 contains a fix for … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10198638 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20M04 Summary In some of the affected vehicles, moisture and water entering a power door lock actuator housing can cause the actuator motor to momentarily freeze in cold temperatures and may also cause actuator motor corrosion over time. Frozen water within a power door lock actuator housing or corrosion of … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10203655 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2408 Summary Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine and block heater may exhibit a repeat coolant leak from a deteriorated O-ring and/or intake manifold thermostat housing. This may be due to the block heater in the thermostat housing. To correct the condition, install a block … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10203848 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50257 Summary Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance. This may be due to the 3G cellular service functionality being decommissioned starting August 2021 and through March 2022. As the 3G cellular service is decommissioned, vehicles equipped with the … Read more