Automatic Engine Shutdown Feature – 2017 Ford F-Super Duty – Keyless Ignition

2017 F-Super Duty – Keyless Ignition (Push Button Start) Only – Automatic Engine Shutdown Feature 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles with keyless ignition (push button start) are equipped with a feature that automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling with no activity for an extended period (approximately 30 minutes).   This is a … Read more

2.56/2.57 Gear Ratio Clarification – 2013-2017 Ford Fusion, C-Max & Lincoln MKZ

2013-2017 Fusion/MKZ/C-Max Hybrid and Energi – 2.56/2.57 Gear Ratio Clarification 2013-2017 Fusion, MKZ and C-Max Hybrid and Energi vehicles equipped with HF35 eCVT transaxles may have literature published that lists either a 2.56 or 2.57 axle ratio.   For service and parts ordering purposes, both are the same. The difference in the displayed ratio originates … Read more

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Information – 2011-2016 Ford F-Super Duty & 2015-2017 Transit

2016 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10109073 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 46093   Summary Diesel customers may inquire about a Distance to Empty (DTE) warning message for the DEF system. It may be necessary to add up to 2.5 gallons of DEF for the system to detect a refill event and clear the DTE warning messages, however it is recommended … Read more

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

2017 Ford F-150

SSM 46266 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 bodies (ETBs).   For all ETB concerns, the appropriate diagnostic must be completed before throttle body replacement. … Read more

MIL On With DTC’s P0137 And/OR U3003 – 2016-2017 Ford Fusion & C-MAX, Lincoln MKZ

2017 Ford Fusion

SSM 47042 – 2016-2017 – Fusion/MKZ/C-MAX HEV Vehicles With 2.0L DOHC Gas/Electric Engines May Exhibit MIL On With DTC’s P0137 And U3003 Some 2016-2017 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and C-MAX Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) vehicles equipped with 2.0L DOHC Gas/Electric engines may exhibit MIL On with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0137 (O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage … Read more