Liftgate Opens While Walking next to the Rear Bumper – 2016 Ford Explorer

HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE – WITHOUT TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE – LIFTGATE OPENS WHEN WALKING NEXT TO THE REAR BUMPER Publication Date: August 2, 2016   FORD: 2016 Explorer   ISSUE: Some 2016 Explorer vehicles equipped with the hands-free power liftgate and without trailer tow package may exhibit a liftgate that opens while walking next to the rear … Read more

Incorrect Memory Seat Operation and/or Easy Entry/Exit Seat Operation – 2016 Ford Explorer & Lincoln MKX

INCORRECT MEMORY SEAT OPERATION AND/OR EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT OPERATION – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/11/2016 Publication Date: June 16, 2016   FORD: 2016 Explorer LINCOLN: 2016 MKX   ISSUE: Some 2016 Explorer and MKX vehicles built on or before 3/11/2016 may exhibit a memory seat that does not return to the programmed position when pressing … Read more

Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) – Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0073 – 2016-2019 Ford Explorer Police Utility

2017 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10149766 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47529 Summary Some 2016-2019 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may have an illuminated MIL with ambient air temperature (AAT) sensor DTC P0073. During the installation of certain police accessories by non-Ford vehicle upfitters, wiring connector C134 may have been left disconnected following the removal and installation of the front bumper … Read more

Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye – Ford Lincoln & Mercury

2017 Ford F-150

SSM 47550 Multiple Vehicle Lines – Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye.   The new white fluorescent … Read more

Engine Appearance Cover Service Information – 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln

Ford

SSM 46281 – 2015-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Explorer – 2.0L/2.3L – Engine Appearance Cover Service Information Some 2015-2017 Edge/MKX, Escape/MKC, Fusion/MKZ and Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake manifold when attempting to remove the appearance cover.   To reduce the possibility of damage, carefully … Read more