Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
NHTSA ID Number: 10186650 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49508 Summary Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L and 5.0L engines vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0230 and P27B2 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) while in transport mode. These DTCs can set together if the … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10185991 Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B06 Summary In all of the affected vehicles, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) module could exhibit a reset whenever it is requested to display any text that starts with “nan”. This issue may occur for text received from the audio unit (SYNC) such as navigation street name, incoming caller … Read more
February 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V090000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V090 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected 79,017 Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10183567 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49318 Summary For 2011-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine when installing a replacement secondary timing chain tensioner (6K254) or secondary timing chain guide (6K297), it is necessary to replace both components as a pair, using the latest level parts. Make sure to use secondary timing chain … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10184628 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49379 Summary Before attempting repairs for SYNC 4 system, Telematics Control Unit (TCU) or Gateway Module (GWM) concerns, dealers must complete workshop manual (WSM) diagnostics in section 415-00 for SYNC 4 or TCU concerns and 418-00 for GWM concerns. Do not attempt APIM, TCU or GWM reprogramming or … Read more