Android Auto Menu Change After SYNC 3.0 Update – 2016-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10149770 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47538 Summary Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prior versions of SYNC 3 software this menu was present, however in version 3.0 software the Android Auto … Read more

Replacement Battery Packs Require A PMI For BECM Or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1030 May Result – 2012-2018 Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

2018 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10149765 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47528   Summary Some 2012-2018 Focus BEV vehicles may exhibit DTC U0130 in the battery electric control module (BECM) after replacement of the high voltage (HV) battery pack. In order to correct the condition, perform a programmable module installation (PMI) using the appropriate Ford scan tool. This action will … Read more

3.5/3.7L – Lack Of Heat Or Uneven Heat From The Front Vents – 2015-2019 Ford Transit

2018 Ford Transit High Roof

NHTSA ID Number: 10172935 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-20-2053 Summary Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine may exhibit a lack of heat or uneven heat from side to side. This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core. To correct the condition, flush the cooling … Read more

Brake Service Tips And Brake Characteristics – 2015-2018 Ford Mustang GT350/GT350R

2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 R

NHTSA ID Number: 10149762 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47523 Summary Some 2015-2018 Shelby GT350 and GT350R vehicles may require brake service or repairs to be performed. The vehicles should not have the brake rotors machined when servicing the brake system. Replacement of brake rotors is the only acceptable service of brake rotors on GT350 and GT350R vehicles. … Read more

10R80 – Whine Noise – 2017-2019 Ford & Lincoln

2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number:10156882 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47812 Summary Some 2017-2019 F-150, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a whine noise. This may occur at idle and while driving coming from the bell housing and front pan area of the transmission. The whine noise may become louder when at operating … Read more