Warped Instrument Panel Upper Section – 2020 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10184635 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49399   Summary Some 2020 Escape vehicles built on or before 23-Nov-2020, may exhibit a warped instrument panel upper section near the defrost grill on the passenger side. Inform customers that Ford is developing an improved service repair for this condition that is expected to be available February 2021. … Read more

HF45 Transmission – Rattle Noise On Cold Start – 2020-2021 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10189556 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49646 Summary Some 2020-2021 Escape and 2021 Corsair vehicles equipped with a HF45 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise on cold start up when only when engine is running. This noise may be more prevalent in cold weather conditions, typically at or below 0°C (32°F). Engineering is currently working … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Program 20B56 – Inside Door Handle Inspection – 2021 Ford Bronco Sport & 2020 Escape

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

NHTSA ID Number: 10187978 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B56 Summary There is expected to be a low number of vehicles found with a concern door handle. In some of the affected vehicles, the interior door handle may have excessive material present on the door handle cavity. This can cause the door handle cable to bind during operation. If … Read more

Illuminated MIL With DTCs P0442, P0455, P0456 And/Or P0457 Due To Possible Carbon Canister Damage – 2020 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10183563 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49313   Summary Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0442, P0455, P0456, and/or P0457. This may be due to damage to the carbon canister which may have occurred during vehicle transportation. This condition may not occur for a … Read more

8F35/8F40 – Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Indicator -DTCs P0741 And/Or P1744 – 2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Lincoln Corsair

NHTSA ID Number: 10183392 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49345   Summary Some 2020 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Corsair/Transit Connect vehicles with and 8F35/8F40 transmission built on or before 30-Sep-2020 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and/or P1744 present or stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the torque … Read more