Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P04DB – 2017 Ford Focus

2016 Ford Focus

FORD: 2017 Focus   This article supersedes TSB 17-0010 to update the model years, Title, Issue Statement and IDS release.   ISSUE: Some 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and built on 17-Jan-2017 and through 18-Aug-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB.   ACTION: Reprogram the … Read more

Illuminated MIL with DTCs P0456, P1450 and/or P144A – 2016-2017 Ford Focus RS

2016 Ford Focus RS

NHTSA ID Number: 10095617 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 17-0016   Summary SOME 2016-2017 FOCUS RS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.3L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10-DEC-2016 MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DTCS P0456, P1450 AND/OR P144A. THIS MAY BE DUE TO AN INTERMITTENT STICKING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE VALVE. FOLLOW … Read more

Revised 2017 PC/ED Throttle Body Diagnostic Routines – 2017 Ford & Lincoln

2017 Ford F-150

SSM 46466 Multiple Vehicle Lines – Revised 2017 PC/ED Throttle Body Diagnostic Routines – With Or Without Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Or Wrench Lamp The 2017 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing Electronic Throttle Body (ETB).   For all ETB concerns, the appropriate diagnostic must be completed before throttle body replacement. … Read more

SYNC 3 – Intermittent Blue Or Black Screen – 2016-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford Mustang

SSM 47380 2016-2018 Various Vehicles – SYNC 3 – Intermittent Blue Or Black Screen Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen.   Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM … Read more

Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Reading Inaccurate, A/C Lack Of Cooling – 2016-2017 Ford Escape

2016 Ford Escape

2016-2017 Escape – Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Reading Inaccurate, A/C Lack Of Cooling Some 2016-2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 01-Apr-2017 may exhibit a concern with the OAT reading inaccurate and/or the A/C inoperative.   This may be due to water in connector C134 (20 pin) in the left front fender apron. If a … Read more