5.0L – Updated Secondary Chain Tensioner Service Part Compatibility – 2011-2020 Ford F-150/Mustang

2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10183567 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49318   Summary For 2011-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine when installing a replacement secondary timing chain tensioner (6K254) or secondary timing chain guide (6K297), it is necessary to replace both components as a pair, using the latest level parts. Make sure to use secondary timing chainRead more

Difficulty Closing And/Or Opening The Hood – 2020 Ford Mustang GT500

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

NHTSA ID Number: 10183568 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49325   Summary Some 2020 Mustang GT500 vehicles may exhibit a difficulty opening or closing the hood. This may be due to the hood pin assemblies sticking in place. To correct this condition, open the hood, depress both buttons on both pins so that they remain in the depressed … Read more

2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost – Light To Moderate Ticking Type Noise At Idle (600-700 RPM) – 2019-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10199497 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49924   Summary Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger/Explorer, 2020-2021 Corsair, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more prominent in the area of the high-pressure fuel pump, … Read more

Illuminated ABS Warning Lamp – DTCs C0031, C0034, C0037, And/Or C003A – 2020-2021 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10186400 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49433   Summary Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0031, C0034, C0037, and/or C003A. This may be due to metal contamination on the wheel speed sensors or wheel speed sensor rings. Verify that all … Read more

Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable Message – DTCs U0415 And/Or U3000:42 – 2020-2021 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10186401 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49437   Summary Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 07-Dec-2020 may falsely store diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0415 and/or U3000:42 in the image processing module B (IPMB). These DTCs may be associated with camera display issues or a Reverse Brake Assist Unavailable fault message. To correct the … Read more