Auxiliary Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Replacement – 2016-2018 Ford & Lincoln

Ford

SSM 47288 – 2016-2018 Various Vehicles – SYNC 3 – Auxiliary Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Replacement Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may require APIM replacement through normal diagnostic processes.   When setting up a new APIM, the module must be programmed per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00B prior to connecting … Read more

2.0L GTDI and 1.5L GTDI – Delete Engine Beauty Cover – 2018-2019 Ford Fusion

2018 Ford Fusion

NHTSA ID Number: 10153950 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47714 Summary Some 2018-2019 Ford Fusion vehicles, the engine beauty cover was deleted as a running change. If during PDI a unit is reported as received without engine beauty cover from factory, the unit was built correctly. Any repair or the addition of this part would not be considered … Read more

Upper Windshield Moulding Damage Due To Protective Wrap Guard – 2018 Ford EcoSport

2018 Ford EcoSport

SSM 47282 – 2018 EcoSport – Upper Windshield Moulding Damage Due To Protective Wrap Guard – Built On Or Before 25-Jan-2018 Some 2018 EcoSport vehicles built on or before 25-Jan-2018 may exhibit visible damage to the upper windshield moulding due to the application of the protective wrap guard applied over the moulding.   The application … Read more

Possible Water Intrusion In Multiple Connectors – 2013-2019 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford Fusion

NHTSA ID Number: 10156874 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47790 Summary Some 2013-2019 Fusion/MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles with 2.0L HEV/PHEV engine may exhibit multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble codes, being the most common P26C3, P26CA, P26D0, P2800, P2802, U019F and U0284. On Fusion/MKZ inspect connectors C146, C1651, C1812, C168C, C1717 and … Read more

Headlamp Chime Alert Deleted – 2014-2018 Ford Focus/Escape/Transit Connect

2018 Ford Focus

SSM 47276 – 2014-2018 Focus/Escape/Transit Connect – Repairs With Service Replacement Body Control Module (BCM) – Headlamp Chime Alert Deleted Some Focus/Escape/Transit Connects vehicles will no longer have a warning chime when the key has been turned off and headlamp switch on either park lamp or headlamp position.   Strategy within the service BCM now … Read more