Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P04DB – 2017 Ford Focus

2016 Ford Focus

FORDeBay: 2017 Focus   This article supersedes TSB 17-0010 to update the model years, Title, Issue Statement and IDS release.   ISSUE: Some 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and built on 17-Jan-2017 and through 18-Aug-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB.   ACTION: Reprogram the … Read more

SYNC 3 – Intermittent Blue Or Black Screen – 2016-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford Mustang

SSM 47380 2016-2018 Various Vehicles – SYNC 3 – Intermittent Blue Or Black Screen Some 2016-2018 FordeBay and LincolneBay vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen.   Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM … Read more

Audible Engine Idle Ticking Noise At Normal Operating Temperature – 2014-2017 Ford Focus

2016 Ford Focus

SSM 46814 2014-2017 Focus ST – 2.0L GTDI – Audible Engine Idle Ticking Noise At Normal Operating Temperature Some 2014-2017 Focus ST vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit an audible engine idle ticking noise at normal operating temperature.   This is considered a normal operating characteristic and no … Read more

With Perimeter Alarm Anti-Theft And/Or Securilock Passive Anti-Theft – Confusion On Proper Operation And/Or Functions – 2015-2017 Ford Escape/Focus/C-MAX

2015-2017 Escape/Focus/C-MAX – With Perimeter Alarm Anti-Theft And/Or Securilock Passive Anti-Theft – Confusion On Proper Operation And/Or Functions Some 2015-2017 Escape/Focus/C-MAX vehicles if equipped with perimeter alarm will be displayed on the window sticker under heading of Safety/Security.   The vehicle window sticker is shown under the OASIS PTS tab. Securilock passive anti-theft (PATS) is … Read more

When Using Remote Start May Exhibit Start and Stall with DTC P1594 – 2015-2016 Ford Focus

2015-2016 Focus – When Using Remote Start May Exhibit Start and Stall with DTC P1594 – Built On Or Before 17-Oct-2016 Some 2015-2016 Focus vehicles, when using remote start, and built on or before 17-Oct-2016 may exhibit vehicle stall with a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594.   This may be … Read more