6R80 – Slight Shudder/Vibration on Take-Off – 2015-2018 Ford Ranger

2018 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10144936 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47456   Summary Some 2015-2018 Ranger 4WD vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission may exhibit a slight shudder/vibration on take-off. This may be due to excessive drive shaft angles. A driveshaft angle measurement of both driveshafts should be performed, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01. Pay attention to … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Program 18M02 – California Emission Warranty Parts Coverage – 2017 Ford & Lincoln

2017 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10143113 Manufacturer Communication Number: 18M02   Summary Certain 2017 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines – California Emission Warranty Parts Coverage   17 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR FORD C-MAX 2017 FORD EDGE 2017 FORD ESCAPE 2017 FORD EXPEDITION 2017 FORD EXPLORER 2017 FORD F-150 2017 FORD FIESTA 2017 FORD FLEX 2017 FORD FOCUSRead more

Diagnostic Code P2183 – 2013-2017 Ford C-Max

2017 Ford C-Max

NHTSA ID Number: 10143089 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47347   Summary Some 2013-2017 C-Max PHEV may exhibit diagnostic code P2183 and may have the coolant hoses that attach to the lower bulkhead connections incorrectly installed. The two hoses share the same female connectors and mate to matching male tube ends. There are two primary methods for telling … Read more

3.5L/3.7L Ti-VCT – Inoperative Police Option Accessory Requiring Hardwired Vehicle Speed Output (VSOUT) Signal – 2016-2018 Ford Police Interceptor – Sedan

2015 Ford Police Interceptor

NHTSA ID Number: 10148713 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2323   Summary Some 2016-1018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.5L/3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an inoperative police option accessory that requires a hardwired vehicle speed signal. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.     3 Affected Products Vehicle … Read more

Steering Drift, Pull, and/or Wander – 2016-2018 Ford F-150

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10148729 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47589   Summary Some 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a steering drift, pull, and/or wander. To diagnose these conditions refer to Pinpoint Test (PPT) H – Steering System Pull, Drift, Wander or Steering Wheel is Off Center in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 211-00. Do not use PPT I – … Read more