AC Outlet Inoperative – 2019 Ford Transit Connect

2019 Ford Transit Connect

NHTSA ID Number: 10164501 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48128 Summary Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative AC outlet. This may be due to an inoperative DC/AC inverter. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.   1 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2019 … Read more

Glass Hydrofluoric Acid Damage – 2010-2020 Ford Lincoln Mercury

2020 Ford F-250

NHTSA ID Number: 10164508 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48130 Summary Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion … Read more

Lack Of Power Steering Assist – DTC U0131 – 2019-2020 Ford Transit Connect

2019 Ford Transit Connect

NHTSA ID Number: 10167195 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48233 Summary Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28-May-2018 may exhibit lack of power steering assist with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0131 present and a loss of communication with the power steering control module (PSCM), the body control module (BCM), the instrument cluster (IC), and/or the … Read more

IPC Displays Factory Mode – 2019 Ford Mustang GT350

2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10164597 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48138 Summary Some 2019 Mustang GT350 vehicles built on 1-Feb-2019 and through 31-May-2019 may exhibit a condition where they arrive at the dealer as a new vehicle with the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displaying “FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER.” Be aware that factory mode is different than transport mode, and … Read more

External Variable Displacement Control (EVDC) A/C Compressor Diagnostic Tool – 2013-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Ford F-250

NHTSA ID Number: 10164596 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48135 Summary Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided to each U.S. dealership (339-EVDC100). Ensure the A/C system has a full charge … Read more