Front Sliding Glass Panel Vent Opening Position – 2013-2019 Ford Escape & 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC

2019 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10152479 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47678 Summary 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel will exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm (.197 in). This is the normal vent position for optimal noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) and windnoise qualities. When the vent is closed, the front … Read more

8F35 – Appearance of a Fluid Leak or Weep from Transmission Axle Shaft Seal – 2019 Ford Focus/Transit Connect/Edge & Lincoln Nautilus

2019 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10152481 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47682 Summary Some 2019 Focus/Transit Connect/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with 8F35 transmission may exhibit an appearance of a fluid leak or weep from transmission axle shaft seal. This condition may be caused by excessive internal seal (dark brown) grease lubricant that is applied during manufacturing of the axle seals. With … Read more

Front Seat Track Covers No Longer Equipped – 2018-2019 Ford Transit

2019 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10152483 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47690 Summary 2018-2019 Transit vehicles built on or after 30-April 2018 no longer have front seat track covers on the ends of the seat rails. The vehicle is not misbuilt. The addition of any parts would not be considered a warrantable repair. Do not submit a claim for this … Read more

Water Entering Right Front Footwell Through HVAC Fresh Air Inlet – 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental

2019 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10156523 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2084 Summary Some 2017-2019 Continental vehicles may exhibit water entering the right front footwell through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) fresh air inlet. This may be due to water leaking through the seam between the windshield and the cowl panel grille. To correct the condition, add sealant … Read more

Popping Or Snapping Noise When Opening And/Or Closing The Liftgate – 2019 Ford Edge

2019 Ford Edge

NHTSA ID Number: 10164419 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2224 Summary Some 2019 Edge vehicles built on or before 06-Mar-2019 may exhibit a popping or snapping noise from the rear of the vehicle when the liftgate is opened or closed. This may be due to reversing lamp close out interference caused by the securing tabs. To correct the … Read more