10R80 – Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN Error When Using IDS v122.05/.06 – 2017-2020 Ford F-150

2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10201022 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50058   Summary 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine and a 10R80 transmission may experience an error message while performing Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN with IDS v122.05 or v122.06 stating “Unable To Communicate With The Module”. This is due to an issue with the Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN tool … Read more

6.7L – Illuminated MIL With DTC P24D1 – 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750

2019 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10216955 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50966 Summary Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24D1 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, replace the particulate matter (PM) sensor. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14. For F-650/F-750 vehicles, use … Read more

2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty – Equipped With 5th-Wheel Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package -Pickup Bed Damage – Bed Replacement

2019 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10198637 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49881   Summary Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with the factory 5th-wheel gooseneck hitch prep package may require replacement of the pickup bed. The 2020 F-Super Duty pickup beds have superseded the 2017-2019 F-Super Duty pickup bed and the existing rear bed plug/connector housing is not interchangeable with … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Program 20M04 – Power Door Lock Actuator Failure – 2015-2019 Ford F-150, 2017-2019 F-250-F-550

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10198638 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20M04 Summary In some of the affected vehicles, moisture and water entering a power door lock actuator housing can cause the actuator motor to momentarily freeze in cold temperatures and may also cause actuator motor corrosion over time. Frozen water within a power door lock actuator housing or corrosion of … Read more

Intermittent Audio Echo/Robotic Voice During A Bluetooth Phone Call – 2019-2021 Ford & Lincoln

2021 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10198640 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49885   Summary Some 2019-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the vehicle. Using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of Bluetooth can help alleviate the concern. Also turning on, then … Read more