6R/TorqShift® (6HP26/6R60/6R75/5R110) Family Transmissions – MERCON® SP ATF Replaced By MERCON® LV ATF As A Service Fluid

Ford & Mercury

NHTSA ID Number: 10243490 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51909 Summary When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be …

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GVWR Less Than 20,500 lbs. – Long Brake Pedal Travel – 2020-2023 Ford F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis

Ford F-53/F-59

NHTSA ID Number: 10234588 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51550 Summary Some customers with 2020-2023 F-53 Motorhome and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than 20,500 lbs. may exhibit longer than expected brake pedal travel upon initial application with no other functional concerns. If normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics do not …

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23C24 – SDLC Module Waterlogged during Engine Rework – 2023 Ford F-53 & F-59

Ford F-53/F-59

July 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V510000 Inoperative Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101 & 105 An inoperative instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V510 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 5,558   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is …

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Pinion Seal Leak – 2014-2021 Ford F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis

Ford F-53/F-59

NHTSA ID Number: 10228849 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51234 Summary Some 2014-2021 F53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis may exhibit a pinion seal leak. A new part number is available to to resolve this concern, MU9Z-4676-A. For claiming, use causal part number 4676 and applicable labor times in Section 04 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. …

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Illuminated ABS Warning Indicator With DTC C0037 – 2020-2021 Ford F-53/F-59 Stripped Chassis

Ford F-53/F-59

NHTSA ID Number: 10226763 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51209 Summary Some 2020-2021 F53/F59 Stripped Chassis vehicles may experience an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0037. If normal diagnostics lead to replacement of the tone ring, be advised that the tone ring has been superseded with improved parts for both the …

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