DTC U0253:00 Stored In The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module – 2021 Ford F-150

2021 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10230970 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51329 Summary Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0253:00 stored in the ABS module. To correct this condition, update the ABS module to the latest software level using the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS). This DTC will not cause observable conditions or result … Read more

Various CAN Communication Issues – 2021 Ford Ranger

2021 Ford Ranger

NHTSA ID Number: 10203657 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2412   Summary Some 2021 Ranger vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive and built on 06-Apr-2021 and through 26-Jul-2021 may experience a controller area network (CAN) communication issue that will set one or more communication fault diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). This may be due to an internal hardware fault within … Read more

Illuminated Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) And/Or Stability Traction Control Lamp With DTCs C0031, C0034, And/Or C0051 – 2020 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10180536 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2323 Summary Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 2-Sep-2020 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) and/or stability-traction control lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0031, C0034 and/or C0051. This may be due to the ABS wheel speed sensor harness rubbing on the front wheels. To … Read more

Temporary Change in Brake Pedal Feel When Transmission Initially Placed In Gear With No DTCs – 2020 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

2020 Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA ID Number: 10177713 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49011   Summary Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 13-Dec-2019 may exhibit a hard brake pedal or reduced pedal travel when the transmission is initially placed in gear with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This condition only occurs at … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Program 20B32 – Anti-lock Brake System Module Software Update – 2019 Ford Explorer & Police Interceptor Utility

2019 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10178057 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B32   Summary In some of the affected vehicles, Hill Start Assist (HSA), a driver convenience feature, is not enabled due to a software issue in the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module. The HSA feature makes it easier to pull away from a stop when a vehicle is on a … Read more