SIL819 – Timbren Springs Inspection – 2017-2020 Ford F-350/F-450/F-550 Chassis

2020 Ford F-550

NHTSA ID Number: 10200405 Manufacturer Communication Number: SIL 819   Summary Certain 2017-2020 Ford F350/F450/F550 chassis with Timbren springs installed near the chassis front coil springs can loosen over time and could eventually become disconnected. Altec requires the Timbren springs to be inspected no later than the next preventive maintenance interval or 90 days from the receipt … Read more

2.7L EcoBoost – Illuminated MIL With DTC P0096 – 2017-2021 Ford F-150

2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10199476 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2084 Summary Some 2017-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0096 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an issue with the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor. To correct the … Read more

4WD – Steering Binds/Front Driveline Noise – Hublocks Remain Engaged After Shifting From 4WD To 2WD – 2017-2022 Ford F-Super Duty

2022 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10199653 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49989   Summary Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit steering bind or front driveline noise because the hublocks do not automatically disengage immediately following a shift from 4WD to two-wheel drive (2WD). This may be due to driveline tension between the axle and … Read more

10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT Automatic Transmission – Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift – 2017-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241447 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2250 Summary This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) … Read more

AWD – RDU Actuator Noise From the Rear Of The Vehicle When Approaching Vehicle or Prior to Starting Engine – 2019-2021 Ford Edge & Lincoln Nautilus

2021 Ford Edge

NHTSA ID Number: 10200982 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49993   Summary Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine, which is associated with rear drive unit (RDU) actuator learning process. Update the all wheel drive module … Read more