Accessory Drive Noise Characteristics – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2016 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10149764 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47527 Summary Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may have unique accessory drive noise characteristics. Engineering review of warranty returned belt tensioners has not identified an out of specification part, nor have abnormal sounds been recreated during on-vehicle evaluations with warranty returned tensioners. Before attempting a repair for an accessory drive … Read more

Brake Drag – Refer To Online Workshop Manual Diagnostics For Stoplamp Switch – 2017-2020 Ford F-Super Duty

2017 Ford F-350

NHTSA ID Number: 10177712 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49010   Summary Some 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit concerns related to brake drag. Utilize Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics in section 206-00 to verify the correct installation of the stoplamp switch. Improper adjustment of the stoplamp switch can cause the brake pedal assembly to lightly apply the brakesRead more

Interior/Exterior Trim Appearance Concerns – 2015-2018 Ford Transit

2018 Ford Transit High Roof

SSM 47162 – 2015-2018 Transit – Interior/Exterior Trim Appearance Concerns Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles may exhibit trim issues that are not warrantable by Ford. Transit vehicles are equipped with interior and exterior trim which are not painted and have a grained appearance.   Concerns related to trim paint peeling, overspray, fading, or discoloring, are likely … Read more

1.5L EcoBoost – Low Coolant, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL – 2014-2019 Ford Fusion & 2017-2019 Escape

2019 Ford Fusion Energi

NHTSA ID Number: 10218621 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2322 Summary Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) with only … Read more

Tire/Wheel Vibration at Highway Speeds above 80 Km/h (50 MPH) – 2017-2019 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10152457 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2331 Summary Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds above 80 Km/h (50 MPH) which may be attributed to short term flat spotting in the tires. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.   3 Affected Products Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR FORD ESCAPERead more