Various SYNC Performance Related Concerns – 2016-2019 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10162087 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48053 Summary Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, Slow System Response, etc. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab … Read more

Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) – DTC P0300 Through P0308 – 2015-2017 Ford Mustang

2017 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10144221 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47433 Summary Some 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0300 through P0308 present. A noticeable misfire may or may not accompany these DTCs. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a root cause for this concern, remove … Read more

Hands-Free Liftgate Inoperative After Addition Of Trailer Hitch Receiver – 2013-2018 Ford Escape, 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC

2019 Lincoln MKC

NHTSA ID Number: 10144219 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47430 Summary If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 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 liftgate actuation upper sensor (14F680), lower sensor (14F680), stone … Read more

Turn Signal Does Not Operate As Expected When Manually Canceled – 2015-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford Flex

NHTSA ID Number: 10144215 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47426   Summary Some 2015-2018 Flex, Taurus, Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a turn signal that does not operate as expected when the steering column multifunction switch is moved to the lane change position, then quickly changed to the opposite direction detent position before the … Read more

Fuel Injection Pump Sprocket – Keyway VS. Non Keyway Pump Sprocket Interchangeability – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2018 Ford Transit Dual Wheel

NHTSA ID Number: 10144212 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47423 Summary Replacement engines may have a fuel injection pump sprocket that does not include a keyway slot. It is acceptable to utilize the original fuel injection pump if it has a keyway slot. Timing the injection pump is not necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04C removal … Read more