2021

Erratic Shift And/Or Fluid Venting – Engine Coolant In Transmission Fluid – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

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2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10211731 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50748 Summary Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color this may indicate possible cross contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid due to an … Read more

Headlamp And/Or Taillamp Lenses With Scratches Or Haziness – 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator

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2021 Lincoln Navigator

NHTSA ID Number: 10198636 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49871   Summary Some 2020-2021 Navigator Black Label vehicles may exhibit a light scratching or haziness on the headlamps and taillamps after removing the transport protective covering on the vehicle. To correct this condition, polish the affected areas using a microfiber fabric, foam pad (3M-02648 model R-0297), clear coat … Read more

Intermittent Audio Echo/Robotic Voice During A Bluetooth Phone Call – 2019-2021 Ford & Lincoln

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2021 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10198640 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49885   Summary Some 2019-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the vehicle. Using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of Bluetooth can help alleviate the concern. Also turning on, then … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Program 21B42 – Certification Label and Front Spring Mismatch to Order Guide – 2020-2021 Ford F-350-F-550 Ambulance & Wrecker Vehicles

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2021 Ford F-550

  NHTSA ID Number: 10201083 Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B42-S1   Summary All of the affected vehicles were built with front spring and front gross axle weight rating (FGAWR) below the customer expected value. The marketing Order Guide stated that on units equipped with Ambulance & Wrecker packages, customers would get up to 7000 lb front spring FGAWR. … Read more

Update Prior to Sale 21U04 Enable Engine Sound Enhancement and Active Noise Control – 2021 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10199483 Manufacturer Communication Number: 21U04   Summary In some of the effected vehicles the active noise cancelation (ANC) and electronic sound enhancement (ESE) features were not activated in the audio control module (ACM). This can cause undesirable powertrain sounds inside the vehicle, and less than optimal speaker sound from ST products, resulting in customer … Read more