Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Variable Cam Timing (VCT) DTCs – 2015-2021 Ford & Lincoln

Ford & Lincoln Logo

NHTSA ID Number: 10201050 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50067 Summary Some 2015-2021 FordeBay and LincolneBay vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis … Read more

High Mount Rear Marker Lamp Does Not Illuminate With Stop Lamps – 2015-2023 Ford Transit

2016 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10226726 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51168 Summary 2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with DRW have a high mount rear marker lamp that does not illuminate with the stop lamps. This lamp assembly may appear to be a stop lamp but is intended to illuminate with the parking lamps only. This information is available in Workshop … Read more

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0000 – 2018-2020 Ford F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty & 2016-2022 F-650/F-750

2022 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10208829 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50549 Summary Some 2018-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0000 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) after an on-demand self test. This DTC is due to a processing error in the PCM as a … Read more

Brake Drag – Refer To Online Workshop Manual Diagnostics For Stoplamp Switch – 2017-2020 Ford F-Super Duty

2017 Ford F-350

NHTSA ID Number: 10177712 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49010   Summary Some 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit concerns related to brake drag. Utilize Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics in section 206-00 to verify the correct installation of the stoplamp switch. Improper adjustment of the stoplamp switch can cause the brake pedal assembly to lightly apply the brakesRead more

High Pitched Squeal/Whistle Noise From The Engine Compartment After Engine Shut Off – 2017-2021 Ford F-150

2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10233745 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51469 Summary Some 2021 F-150 vehicles built on or before 01-Feb-2021, 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 5.0L engine, 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type … Read more