Loss Of Signal/Acquiring Signal Message Displayed – 2018 Ford Explorer & Escape

2018 Ford Explorer

SSM 47499 2018 Explorer/EscapeSirius Satellite Radio With 4G Telematics Control Unit (TCU) – Loss Of Signal/Acquiring Signal Message Displayed Some 2018 Explorer and Escape vehicles equipped with a 4G TCU modem may exhibit an Acquiring Signal message with a loss of satellite radio reception while driving in unobstructed areas.   If normal Workshop … 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

Hands-Free Liftgate Inoperative After Addition Of Trailer Hitch Receiver – 2013-2018 Ford Escape, 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC

2019 Lincoln MKC

NHTSA ID Number: 10144219 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47430 Summary If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperative. Hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing the existing hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor (14F680), lower sensor (14F680), stone … 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

Oily Substance Near The Bellhousing Area That Could Be Perceived As An Engine Oil Leak – 2018 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10144211 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47420 Summary Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oily substance near the bellhousing area that could be perceived as an engine oil leak. This condition could be caused by assembly grease on the end of the crankshaft. Clean the area with Motorcraft … Read more