Diagnosing Tire Vibrations – 2013-2019 Ford Escape & 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC

2017 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10152463 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47634 Summary Some 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a vibration attributed to the tires. Prior to performing any road force balancing procedures or related diagnosis, make sure the vehicle tire pressure is correct and is driven a minimum of 24 Km (15 miles) to eliminate any … Read more

SYNC 3 Accessory Interface Protocol Module (APIM) DTCs U3000 B108E U1A00 – 2016-2017 Ford & Lincoln

45809 – 2016-2017 Various Ford and Lincoln Vehicles – SYNC 3 Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) DTCs U3000 Or B108E Or U1A00 Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may have DTCs U3000:04, B108E:12 and/or U1A00:87 present in the APIM.   If these DTCs are present and no other symptoms are reported … Read more

Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle – 2013-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10172972 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48619   Summary SSM 48619 – Various Vehicles – Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle – CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active and the original keys cannot be accessed … Read more

Engine May Appear To Have Low Oil Level – 2015-2021 Ford & Lincoln

Ford

NHTSA ID Number: 10186620 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49477   Summary Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2015-2021 Edge, 2017-2019 Fusion, 2017-2020 MKZ And 2017-2020 Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual > Maintenance … Read more

Flexplate Locator Dowel Pin Must Be Installed When Replacing Shortblock Or Crankshaft – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2016 Ford Transit

SSM 46959 – 2015-2018 Transit – 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi – Flexplate Locator Dowel Pin Must Be Installed When Replacing Shortblock Or Crankshaft To Prevent No Start Condition Some 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi service short block assemblies and crankshafts may not have the flexplate dowel pin (W706939-S300) pre-installed in the rear crankshaft flange.   The dowel is required to … Read more