Oil Pan Leaking – 2014-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Lincoln Continental

SSM 47446 2014-2018 Various Vehicles – 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoostOil Pan Leaking Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal.   Replace the oil pan following the procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 303-01. After removing the oil … Read more

Various SYNC Performance Related Concerns – 2016-2019 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10162087 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48053 Summary Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, Slow System Response, etc. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab … Read more

Speed Compensated Volume Feature Inoperative – 2017-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10144213 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47424   Summary Some 2017-2018 Continental, MKC, MKX, MKZ, and Fusion vehicles with an instrument panel center mounted speaker and 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative speed compensated volume feature. This may be due to the calibration in the audio control module (ACM). To … Read more

Outside Front Seat Bolster Support Bracket Available For Service – 2017-2018 Lincoln Continental, 2018 Navigator

2018 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10144203 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47403 Summary Some 2017-2018 Continental and 2018 Navigator vehicles may exhibit an outside front seat bolster support bracket that is broken or cracked. The outside front seat bolster support bracket is now available as a separate service part. Base part number 9960328. When ordering, please refer to the parts … Read more

Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Torque Procedure – 2015-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford F-150

SSM 47378 – 2015-2018 Various Vehicles – 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoostCrankshaft Pulley Bolt Torque Procedure During service and repair of the 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage.   Replacement of the bolt … Read more