Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
NHTSA ID Number: 10144200 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47398 Summary Some 2015-2018 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost and 6F35 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area while running. This may be the result of a cracked engine flexplate. When replacing the flexplate, lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi-Purpose Grease … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10149759 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47519 Summary Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after using the remote start function to … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10148722 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47570 Summary Some 2016-2018 Explorer vehicles built on or before 07-Aug-2018 may automatically switch from A/C to heat and defrost after 1 minute during a remote start event when the customer expects the A/C to remain on. To resolve the concern, reprogram the heating, ventilation and air conditioning … Read more
GENERAL SERVICE BULLETIN SYNC GEN 1 And GEN 2 Vehicle Health Report Service Ending – Disabling Automatic Updates 18-7018 28 June 2018 Model: Ford 2013-2016 C-MAX Hybrid 2008-2016 Edge 2008-2016 Escape 2008-2016 E-Series 2008-2016 Expedition 2008-2016 Explorer 2008-2016 F-150 2014-2016 Fiesta 2008-2009 Five Hundred 2008-2009 Taurus 2009-2016 Flex 2012-2016 Focus 2008-2016 Fusion Lincoln 2008 … Read more
SSM 47378 – 2015-2018 Various Vehicles – 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost – Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Torque Procedure During service and repair of the 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt … Read more