6R80 – Slight Shudder/Vibration on Take-Off – 2015-2018 Ford Ranger

2018 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10144936 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47456   Summary Some 2015-2018 Ranger 4WD vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission may exhibit a slight shudder/vibration on take-off. This may be due to excessive drive shaft angles. A driveshaft angle measurement of both driveshafts should be performed, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01. Pay attention to … Read more

Upper End Engine Noise, Rough Running, Misfire and/or Engine Damage – 2004-2016 Ford Lincoln & Mercury

2013 Ford Expedition

NHTSA ID Number: 10143079 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47331   Summary Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of … Read more

Diagnostic Code P2183 – 2013-2017 Ford C-Max

2017 Ford C-Max

NHTSA ID Number: 10143089 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47347   Summary Some 2013-2017 C-Max PHEV may exhibit diagnostic code P2183 and may have the coolant hoses that attach to the lower bulkhead connections incorrectly installed. The two hoses share the same female connectors and mate to matching male tube ends. There are two primary methods for telling … Read more

6.7L – Illuminated Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (MIL) – Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P04DB, P04E2 And/Or P04E3 – 2014-2016 Ford F-Super Duty

2016 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10148705 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2301   Summary Some 2014-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 11-Nov-2015 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P04DB, P04E2 and/or P04E3 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.     12 Affected … Read more

3.5L/3.7L Ti-VCT – Inoperative Police Option Accessory Requiring Hardwired Vehicle Speed Output (VSOUT) Signal – 2016-2018 Ford Police Interceptor – Sedan

2015 Ford Police Interceptor

NHTSA ID Number: 10148713 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2323   Summary Some 2016-1018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.5L/3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an inoperative police option accessory that requires a hardwired vehicle speed signal. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.     3 Affected Products Vehicle … Read more