Telematics Control Unit (TCU) – Remote Start Inop With Vehicle Failed To Start Message Using MyFord Mobile/FordPass/Lincolnway App – 2012-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10176123 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48858   Summary Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a ‘Vehicle Failed To Start’ message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile applications. The cellular cloud systems will only allow two remote start requests from the MyFord Mobile/FordRead more

Sync 3 Touchscreen – Volume Control Unresponsive When Using Apple Car Play – 2016-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10177042 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48908   Summary Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple device is removed, volume control is restored. This is … Read more

Creak Type Noise When Opening/Closing Front Doors – 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental

2020 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10174408 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48742 Summary Some 2017-2020 Continental vehicles built on or before 10-Jan-2020 may exhibit a creak type noise when opening or closing either front door. This may be due to fatigue in the sheet metal of the door in the area of the door check arm. If fatigue is found, … Read more

Door Latch Replacement Service Tip – 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental

2020 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10174425 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48765 Summary Some 2017-2020 Lincoln Continentals may require the door latch assembly be serviced. When removing or replacing the door latch utilizing Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14, be certain to note latch emergency and door lock cylinder cable routing prior to any disassembly. Routing of these cables is critical … Read more

Various Vehicles – Deep Sleep Mode Notification In FordPass And/Or LincolnWay Cell Phone Apps – 2017-2022 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Lincoln MKZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10217028 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50975 Summary Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module (BCM) 12 volt batteryRead more