Back End Server Failed Message During Key Programing – 2017 Ford Escape & Focus

2017 Ford Escape

  NHTSA ID Number: 10137093 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47155   Summary Some 2017 Escape and Focus vehicles may experience a message during key programing that states “Back End Server Failed”. To correct this condition, reprogram the Remote Frequency Actuator (RFA) module to the latest level using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) … Read more

Oil Change Indicator Reset Procedure – 2017 Ford Escape

2017 Ford Escape

SSM 47108 – 2017 Escape – Oil Change Indicator Reset Procedure 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 18-May-2017 are not equipped with an instrument cluster that can reset the oil change indicator.   2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 18-May-2017 must use the oil change indicator reset procedure outlined in Work Shop ManualRead more

18S04 – Front Brake Flexible Hose Inspection – 2018 Ford Escape & Lincoln MKC

2018 Lincoln MKC

February 12, 2018 Incorrect Brake Hoses may Chafe A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V104 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 88   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and … Read more

Auto Stop/Start – No Auto Restart After An Auto Stop/Start Event – 2017 Ford Escape

2017 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10160883 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47972   Summary Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 02-Feb-2017 may exhibit a no restart concern after an auto stop/start event. Upon attempting to restart, the instrument panel may display a message instructing the customer to shift to park and start the vehicle manually. To correct this … Read more