Telematics Control Unit (TCU) – FordPass/Lincoln Way Feature Unavailable Message – 2017-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241627 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51838 Summary In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the … Read more

10R80 – Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN Error When Using IDS v122.05/.06 – 2017-2020 Ford F-150

2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10201022 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50058   Summary 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine and a 10R80 transmission may experience an error message while performing Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN with IDS v122.05 or v122.06 stating “Unable To Communicate With The Module”. This is due to an issue with the Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN tool … Read more

Body Control Module Programming Error – 2016-2017 Ford & Lincoln

2017 Ford Fusion

NHTSA ID Number: 10201582 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50097   Summary Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a new body control module (BCM) installed may exhibit a programming error when using IDS versions 122.03 through 123.01 stating ‘Data Corrupt’ or ‘Configuration Failed, would you like to retry?’. IDS scan tool version 123.02 contains a fix for … Read more

6.7L – Illuminated MIL With DTC P24D1 – 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750

2019 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10216955 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50966 Summary Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24D1 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, replace the particulate matter (PM) sensor. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14. For F-650/F-750 vehicles, use … Read more

2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty – Equipped With 5th-Wheel Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package -Pickup Bed Damage – Bed Replacement

2019 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10198637 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49881   Summary Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with the factory 5th-wheel gooseneck hitch prep package may require replacement of the pickup bed. The 2020 F-Super Duty pickup beds have superseded the 2017-2019 F-Super Duty pickup bed and the existing rear bed plug/connector housing is not interchangeable with … Read more