1.5L EcoBoost – Variable Camshaft Timing Unit Is Not Compatible With The Locking Tool 303-1097 – 2014-2020 Ford Fusion, 2017-2019 Escape

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NHTSA ID Number: 10233681 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51409 Summary Some 2014-2020 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may be equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine that uses a 50-tooth variable camshaft timing (VCT) intake and exhaust unit from the assembly plant or if a service long block was installed. VCT locking tool 303-1097 is not compatible with …

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10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 Transmissions – Whine Noise From Bellhousing/Front Of Fluid Pan At Idle And/Or While Driving – 2017-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10233695 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51419 Summary Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as coming from the bellhousing and the front of the transmission fluid pan. The whine noise may become louder when the …

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22M03 – Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy – 2017-2020 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238875 Manufacturer Communication Number: 22M03 Summary Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy   June 20, 2023 Customer Satisfaction Program 22M03 Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace …

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Errors Caused By Swapping Modules From Like Vehicles Or Ordering Modules Using Another VIN – 2000-2024 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10235153 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51536 Summary For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on …

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Climate Buttons Missing From Center Display Screen After APIM Replacement Or Software Update – 2019 Ford Ranger

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NHTSA ID Number: 10232389 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51332 Summary Some 2019 Ranger vehicles equipped with an 8 in. center display screen may have had the climate control buttons no longer present on the center display screen after accessory protocol interface module (APIM) replacement or dealer software update, although the mechanical buttons for climate are still functional. …

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