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3.5L EcoBoost/2.7L EcoBoost – Illuminated MIL With DTC P04F0 And/Or P144C – 2018-2021 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10200829 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2280   Summary Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost or 2.7L EcoBoost engine and some 2018-2021 Expedition and Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored in … Read more

Shock Absorber Solenoid Serviceable Separately From Shock Absorber – 2019-2020 Ford F-150 Raptor

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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

NHTSA ID Number: 10172991 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48658 Summary SSM 48658 – 2019-2020 F-150 Raptor – Shock Absorber Solenoid Serviceable Separately From Shock Absorber 2019-2020 F-150 Raptor vehicles that require service of the shock absorber solenoid or wiring can be repaired with replacement of the solenoid separately from the shock absorber. The solenoid can be serviced … Read more

Glass Hydrofluoric Acid Damage – 2010-2020 Ford Lincoln Mercury

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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

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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

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

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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