Partial Screen Display During Transport Mode Deactivation/SYNC Master Reset – 2018-2019 Ford EcoSport

2019 Ford EcoSport

NHTSA ID Number: 10148721 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47565   Summary Some 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC may experience a partial screen display during transport mode deactivation or when a SYNC master reset is performed. This may be due to system prioritization which causes the display to revert to a default 4 display rather than matching … 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

Fuel System Contaminated With Poor Quality Diesel, Gasoline, Or Other Non-Diesel Fuels Or Fluids – 2018 Ford F-150

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10148719 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47562   Summary Some 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engines which have experienced fuel system contamination may have damaged fuel system components including the high pressure fuel pump and injectors. Fuel and additives which do not meet the minimum lubrication, cooling, and anti-corrosion properties required by … Read more

White/Grey Smoke/Vapor From The Exhaust After Cold Start – 2017-2018 Ford F-150

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10148718 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47557   Summary Some 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit white or grey smoke/vapor from the exhaust after cold start and/or black soot accumulation on the exhaust tailpipe. Some smoke during cold start is normal for EcoBoost engines due to their unique fueling characteristics. … Read more

Radio Reverting To AM Or FM After Vehicle Shut Down and Start Up – 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty & 2018 Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2019 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10159509 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47927 Summary SSM 47927 – 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta – Radio Reverting To AM Or FM After Vehicle Shut Down and Start Up Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM … Read more