Perimeter Anti-Theft Security Alarm – Reduced Guard Control Function Disabled – 2019 Ford Transit Connect

2019 Ford Transit Connect

NHTSA ID Number: 10163584 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48081 Summary Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicle owners may request a way to disable the enhanced security system to prevent motion from activating the vehicles anti-theft alarm. On exiting the vehicle, a menu will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that will allow a change in the …

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3.5L/2.7L EcoBoost – 4WD – Intermittent Grinding Type Noise While Driving – 2015-2020 Ford F-150/Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10183394 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49355   Summary Some 2015-2020 F-150 and 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L/2.7L EcoBoost engine and four-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding type noise while driving in two-wheel drive (2WD), most commonly on acceleration. This noise could appear to be turbocharger related. After engineering analysis of …

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4WD – Revised IWE Operation Strategy After Initial Start Up – 2019 Ford F-150 & Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10163587 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48088 Summary 2019 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) have a revised transfer case control module (TCCM) strategy that will affect integrated wheel end (IWE) operation after initial start up. The TCCM will not energize the solenoid to supply vacuum to the IWEs after the initial key cycle …

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1.0L EcoBoost – 6F15 – Loss Of Engine Oil Pressure – 2016-2018 Ford Focus, 2018-2019 EcoSport

2019 Ford EcoSport

NHTSA ID Number: 10198663 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49918 Summary Some 2016-2018 Focus and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Jul-2019 may exhibit an illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressure. This may be due to a failed engine oil pump …

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Wipers Intermittent Operation Issues In Snow/Ice Conditions – 2015-2019 Ford Edge

2019 Ford Edge

NHTSA ID Number: 10163589 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48094 Summary Some 2015-2019 Edge vehicles build on or before 5-Nov-2018 may exhibit snow and/or ice accumulation below the wiper blade park position, causing the wipers to have intermittent operational issues. If normal diagnostics do not result in a root cause determination, replace the driver’s side wiper motor with …

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