Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) – Multiple DTCs – Fuse F34 Open – 2017-2019 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10176943 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48895   Summary Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open with an illuminated MIL and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB, P188D, P02602, and/or P2681 in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may … Read more

Intermittent Lack Of Steering Assist – Multiple Illuminated Warning Indicator Lamps – 2015-2017 Ford F-150

2015-2017 F-150 – Intermittent Lack Of Steering Assist – Multiple Illuminated Warning Indicator Lamps Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles may exhibit multiple illuminated warning indicators and a intermittent lack of steering assist.   Prior to performing any diagnosis or repair, visually inspect the 3C221 wire harness near the air compressor pulley for possible damage.    

New Valve Covers On Service Engines And Remanufactured Long Blocks – 2010-2017 Ford F-Series

2010 Through 2014 F-150, 2017 F-650/750 And 2011 Through 2016 F-250/350 With 6.2L Engines. New Valve Covers On Service Engines And Remanufactured Long Blocks. When replacing an engine with a long block (6006) assembly it will be necessary to install the valve covers, from the original equipment engine if the original engine was equipped with … Read more

6F35/6F15 – Updated Front Pump Inspection Procedure – 2013-2017 Ford & Lincoln

2013-2017 Multiple Vehicles – 6F35/6F15 – Updated Front Pump Inspection Procedure 2013-2017 vehicles equipped with the 6F35/6F15 automatic transmission have had updated procedures added to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.   These instructions are designed to correctly diagnose failures within the (7A103) front pump. The new steps added will help with inspection of the pump … Read more

Distortion Within 10mm Of The Shaded Area At The Bottom Of The Windshield – 2015-2017 Ford Focus

2015-2017 Focus – May Exhibit Distortion Within 10mm Of The Shaded Area At The Bottom Of The Windshield Some 2015-2017 Focus vehicles may exhibit slight distortion in the windshield within 10mm of the shaded area at the bottom of the glass.   This is a normal manufacturing characteristic and should be considered normal, and no … Read more