Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
NHTSA ID Number: 10164497 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48123 Summary For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-BA are available for this type of … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10164508 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48130 Summary Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10164603 Manufacturer Communication Number: 19N08 Summary Certain 2014 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2014 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission – Transmission Clutch Shudder / Transmission Clutch Warranty Extension 5 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR FORD FIESTA 2014-2015 FORD FOCUS 2014-2016 August … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10164596 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48135 Summary Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided to each U.S. dealership (339-EVDC100). Ensure the A/C system has a full charge … Read more
August 29, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 Steering Gear Motor May Detach If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632 Manufacturer Ford Motor … Read more