Interior Door Handle Lock Cable Mounting Bracket Available Separately From Cables And Latch Assemblies – 2020-2022 Ford Escape

2021 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10207048 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50377 Summary Some 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and 2022 Maverick vehicles may require servicing of the interior door handle lock cable mounting bracket on the interior door handle. The interior door handle cable mounting bracket, part number right hand LJ6Z-78431B14-A and left hand LJ6Z-78431B15-A are now available to … Read more

Various Symptoms Due To A Loss Of VREF Including Fuse 44 Open And/Or Illuminated MIL – 2020-2021 Ford Escape

2021 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10202798 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50245   Summary Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles may exhibit various symptoms due to a loss of voltage reference (VREF) from the 14290 harness above the steering shaft u-joint. Possible symptoms may include an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL),runs rough, fuse 44 open and may or may not set DTCs … Read more

Climate Control Temperature Setting Is No Longer Displayed On The SYNC Touchscreen – 2021 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair

2021 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10198656 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49913   Summary Some 2021 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a concern where the climate control temperature setting is no longer displayed on the SYNC touchscreen. To correct this condition, run the APIM configuration application on the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. Refer to the Workshop Manual, … Read more

Power Liftgate Inoperative – 2015-2021 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10228866 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51248 Summary Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate. This may be due to the rear gate trunk module (RGTM) software. To correct the condition, reprogram the RGTM using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford … Read more

Noise When Brakes Are Applied – 2013-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10228876 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51261 Summary Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one … Read more