Lack of A/C cooling during PDI – 2016-2017 Ford Escape & Lincoln MKC

2017 Ford Escape

SSM 45868 – 2016-2017 Escape/MKC vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling during PDI Some 2016-2017 Escape/MKC vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling during PDI due to insufficient/low refrigerant.   If a vehicle displays this issue during PDI, do not assume that the plant did not fill the system to the proper … Read more

Noise and/or Vibration from the Climate Control Blower Motor with or without a Lack of Airflow from Panel Registers – 2013-2017 Ford Escape

2017 Ford Escape

TSB 17-0034 NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION FROM BLOWER MOTOR WITH OR WITHOUT LACK OF AIRFLOW FROM PANEL REGISTERS – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 28-FEB-2017 Publication Date: March 21, 2017   FORD: 2013-2017 Escape   ISSUE: Some 2013-2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 28-Feb-2017 may exhibit a noise and/or vibration from the climate control blower motor with … Read more

Idle Speed Dropping below Specification – 2016-2017 Ford Explorer

2017 Ford Explorer

TSB 17-0033 2.3L ENGINE – IDLE SPEED DROPPING BELOW SPECIFICATION – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 28-FEB-2017 Publication Date: March 21, 2017   FORD: 2016-2017 Explorer   ISSUE: Some 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and built on or before 28-Feb-2017 may exhibit the idle speed dropping below specification after repeated light pedal tip-in/tip-out events … Read more

Exhaust Odor in the Vehicle – 2015-2017 Ford Edge & 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX

2016 Ford Edge

NHTSA ID Number: 10136580 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB18-2057   Summary Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2016-2018 MKX vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle while the climate control system is in auto or recirculation mode. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur or exhaust odors are entering the vehicle cabin. This concern may be more … Read more

Paint Discoloration Exhibited Once Protective Wrap Guard Has Been Removed From Painted Surfaces – 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS

2016 Ford Focus RS

NHTSA ID Number: 10136590 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47068   Summary Some 2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles may exhibit paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed. It is recommended the wrap stay in place until vehicle is delivered, but no longer than 6 months past the vehicle build date. Longer time on the vehicle will increase … Read more