Remote Functions Inoperative And/Or No Start Condition Using Remote Start – 2018 Ford Fusion Energi

2018 Ford Fusion

NHTSA ID Number: 10144216 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47427   Summary Some 2018 Fusion Energi vehicles may exhibit remote functions that are inoperative and/or a no start condition when using remote start. This may be due to the vehicle being shut off while still in gear. When this occurs, the remote functions will not operate properly as … Read more

Turn Signal Does Not Operate As Expected When Manually Canceled – 2015-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford Flex

NHTSA ID Number: 10144215 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47426   Summary Some 2015-2018 Flex, Taurus, Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a turn signal that does not operate as expected when the steering column multifunction switch is moved to the lane change position, then quickly changed to the opposite direction detent position before the … Read more

Speed Compensated Volume Feature Inoperative – 2017-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10144213 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47424   Summary Some 2017-2018 Continental, MKC, MKX, MKZ, and Fusion vehicles with an instrument panel center mounted speaker and 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative speed compensated volume feature. This may be due to the calibration in the audio control module (ACM). To … Read more

Fuel Injection Pump Sprocket – Keyway VS. Non Keyway Pump Sprocket Interchangeability – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2018 Ford Transit Dual Wheel

NHTSA ID Number: 10144212 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47423 Summary Replacement engines may have a fuel injection pump sprocket that does not include a keyway slot. It is acceptable to utilize the original fuel injection pump if it has a keyway slot. Timing the injection pump is not necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04C removal … Read more

Oily Substance Near The Bellhousing Area That Could Be Perceived As An Engine Oil Leak – 2018 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10144211 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47420 Summary Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oily substance near the bellhousing area that could be perceived as an engine oil leak. This condition could be caused by assembly grease on the end of the crankshaft. Clean the area with Motorcraft … Read more