Various Transmission Related Concerns And/Or Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) – 2020-2021 Ford Mustang GT500

2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

NHTSA ID Number: 10187985 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49581 Summary Some 2020-2021 Mustang GT500 vehicles may exhibit various transmission related concerns and/or DTCs. In addition to following normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, inspect C105, an inline connector next to the right side valve cover, for signs of pushed out terminals, terminal damage, or harness damage. If any … Read more

3.0L EcoBoost – Appears To Have Low Oil Level – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10209382 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50639 Summary Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When checking the engine oil level after shutting off the engine … Read more

Rear Seat Cover Loose And/Or Foam Exposed – 2015-2020 Ford Mustang

2020 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10183561 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49303   Summary Some 2015-2020 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of the rear seat cover appearing loose or having the foam underneath the seat cover exposed. This condition is most apparent at the front outer corners of the lower seat cushion. This may be due to the seat … Read more

Illuminated MIL With DTCs P0442, P0455, P0456 And/Or P0457 Due To Possible Carbon Canister Damage – 2020 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10183563 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49313   Summary Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0442, P0455, P0456, and/or P0457. This may be due to damage to the carbon canister which may have occurred during vehicle transportation. This condition may not occur for a … Read more

Forward Collision Warning Light And DTCs B1433:54 and U2100:00 In The Cruise Control Module – 2020 Ford Transit

2020 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10183564 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49314   Summary Some 2020 Transit vehicles built on 31-Jul-2020 and through 14-Aug-2020 may experience a forward collision warning light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1433:54 and U2100:00 set in the cruise control module (CCM) due to being improperly equipped with a CCM. To verify, electrically disconnect the CCM. … Read more