4WD – Electronic Shift On-The-Fly (ESOF) Diagnostic Tips – 2019-2020 Ford F-150

2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10181869 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49099   Summary 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) have a revised transfer case control module (TCCM) strategy that will affect integrated wheel end (IWE) operation after initial start-up. The TCCM will not energize the solenoid to supply vacuum to the IWEs after the initial key cycle … Read more

Electronic Shift On-The-Fly (ESOF) 4WD – Intermittent Grinding Noise While Driving – 2006-2020 Ford F-150, 2003-2020 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10222307 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2219 Summary Some 2021 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or before 20-Nov-2020 may exhibit various electrical concerns and/or various illuminated warning lamps with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to the battery junction box (BJB) wiring harness contacting the coolant reservoir bracket. To correct the condition, … Read more

Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly (ESOF) Transfer Case – Rotational Noise – 2015 Ford F-150

2015 F-150 XL And Or XLT Vehicles Equipped With An Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly (ESOF) Transfer Case – Rotational Noise – Built On Or Before 6/16/2015 Some 2015 F-150 XL and or XLT vehicles equipped with an ESOF transfer case, built on or before 6/16/2015, may exhibit a rotational noise from the transfer casewhile in 2-wheel high … Read more