Diagnosing Tire Vibrations – 2013-2019 Ford Escape & 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC

2017 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10152463 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47634 Summary Some 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a vibration attributed to the tires. Prior to performing any road force balancing procedures or related diagnosis, make sure the vehicle tire pressure is correct and is driven a minimum of 24 Km (15 miles) to eliminate any … Read more

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2282 – 2015-2016 Ford F-150, Edge & Lincoln MKX

2015-2016 F-150/Edge/MKX – 2.7L – built on or before 02/29/2016 – Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2282 Some 2015-2016 F-150, Edge and MKX vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine built on or before 02/29/2016 may exhibit DTC P2282 – air leak between the throttle body and intake valve.   Before following normal diagnostics for this issue, … Read more

Door Fitment Job Aid Video And Door Fitment Worksheet – 2015 Ford F-150

2015 F-150 – Door Fitment Job Aid Video And Door Fitment Worksheet Available On Professional Technician Society Website 2015 F-150 vehicles can exhibit customer concerns of excessive wind noise isolated to the door area, difficult to close door(s) and/or door panel margins and flushness gap fitment issues.   To assist with obtaining the correct body … Read more

MIL – Advance Trac Light With Various DTCs – 2013-2016 Ford Fusion & Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

2013-2016 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid – MIL And/Or Advance Trac Light With Various DTCs – Check C3809 At Evaporative Emissions Leak Detection Control Module Some 2013-2016 Fusion Hybrid or MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated and/or an Advance Trac lamp with various DTCs related to the Evaporative Emissions Leak Detection Control Module … Read more

Convertible Top Cleaning Procedure – 2015 Ford Mustang

2015 Mustang – Convertible Top Cleaning Procedure Convertible top care/cleaning. The convertible top cleaning procedures were omitted from the 2015 Mustang Owners Manual.   To clean the cloth convertible top on a 2015 Mustang, use the following steps: 1) Wash with a high quality convertible top cleaner and protectant. 2) Do not use stiff bristle … Read more