Setting Correct Tire Pressure – Ford & Lincoln

2017 Ford F-150

Setting Correct Tire Pressure Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-Delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals.   Use a calibrated digital tire pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressure to the specification on the vehicle tire pressure label. The vehicle must be driven over 20 mph (32 kph) … Read more

U3000 In The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) – 2013-2016 Ford & Lincoln Hybrid

2013-2016 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid/C-Max Hybrid – Disregard U3000:04 In The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) 2013-2016 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid/CMAX Hybrid vehicles can exhibit a U3000:04 DTC in the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) that clears, but may return after a short time.   This code is a commonly set DTC in the BECM and can … Read more

Turbocharger or Engine Replacement – 3.5L GTDI Engines Ford & Lincoln

3.5L GTDI Engines – Turbocharger And/Or Engine Replacement – Service Information When replacing a turbocharger on a vehicle equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine, please be advised that the exhaust housing design has changed.   The replacement turbochargers no longer come with a mounting flange for the support bracket. This bracket has been deleted and … Read more

PATS Security Access, New Coded Access – 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect

2014-2016 Transit Connect – PATS Security Access, New Coded Access 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles may require a new “coded” security access to gain entry into the PATS menu instead of the 10 minute “timed” access.   No action is required from you. The IDS will ping the PCM to determine which path to take (coded … Read more

Adaptive Fuel Viewer GSB – 2013 And Newer Vehicles Ford & Lincoln

2013 And Newer Vehicles – Gasoline Engine – Adaptive Fuel Viewer GSB For 2013 and newer vehicles equipped with gasoline engines there is an Adaptive Fuel Viewer tool on the IDS that can aid in diagnosing Rich/Lean DTCs and associated drivability concerns.   This GSB is a guide on how to properly use and interpret … Read more