18S32 – Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall – 2012-2018 Ford Focus

2018 Ford Focus

October 22, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735 Manufacturer FordeBay Motor Company Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected 1,282,596 … Read more

Coolant Consumption, White Smoke And/Or Runs Rough – 2014-2017 Ford Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport

2019 Ford EcoSport

NHTSA ID Number: 10148728 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47587   Summary 2014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to the extended coolant pressure test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03. If no external coolant loss is confirmed, further investigation … Read more

Fluid Leak Between the Engine and Transmission – 2011-2014 Ford Fiesta & 2012-2014 Focus

2014 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10148720 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47563   Summary Some 2011-2014 Fiesta and 2012-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission. Be aware that the engine oil and DPS6 transmission fluid are similar in color and texture. A transmission fluid leak at the input shaft … Read more

Android Auto Menu Change After SYNC 3.0 Update – 2016-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10149770 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47538 Summary Some 2016-2018 FordeBay and LincolneBay vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prior versions of SYNC 3 software this menu was present, however in version 3.0 software the Android AutoRead more

Replacement Battery Packs Require A PMI For BECM Or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1030 May Result – 2012-2018 Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

2018 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10149765 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47528   Summary Some 2012-2018 Focus BEV vehicles may exhibit DTC U0130 in the battery electric control module (BECM) after replacement of the high voltage (HV) battery pack. In order to correct the condition, perform a programmable module installation (PMI) using the appropriate FordeBay scan tool. This action will … Read more