Coolant Consumption Information – 2014-2019 Ford

2019 Ford Fusion

NHTSA ID Number: 10163592 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48106 Summary Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles with 1.5L Ecoboost engine exhibiting coolant consumption and white smoke from the exhaust. Follow Cooling System Pressure Test procedure in WSM, Section 303-03, and pressurize system to 138kPa(20 psi) and hold for 5 hours. If system pressure drops 27.57kPa (4psi) … Read more

Safety Recall 18S45 – Engine Block Heater Wire Assembly – Water Intrusion/Corrosion – 2015-2019 Ford Trucks

2019 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V894 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected 410,289   Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring and a fire.   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford … Read more

18S07 – Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak – 2016-2018 Ford Focus

2018 Ford Focus

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V845 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 2,828   Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 … Read more

Two New Transmission Locator Dowel Pins – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2018 Ford Transit High Roof

SSM 46903 2015-2018 Transit with 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi Engine – Two New Transmission Locator Dowel Pins   When replacing a 2015-2018 Transit 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi engine assembly or block, two new transmission locator dowel pins (W703519 or W718670) must be installed.   This information is available in Workshop Manual, Section 303-01C. The parts catalog also specifies to … Read more

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