Errors Caused By Swapping Modules From Like Vehicles Or Ordering Modules Using Another VIN – 2000-2024 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10235153 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51536 Summary For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on … Read more

SYNC3 – Inaccurate Deep Sleep Notifications In FordPass/LincolnWay – 2020-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10237977 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51725 Summary Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected if the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is … Read more

SSM March 2016 – Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10204994 Manufacturer Communication Number: Service Summary Online automotive service information system for March 2016     45681 2016 Transit vehicles with dual sliding side doors are intentionally equipped with a grab handle on the passenger side b-pillar but no grab handle on the driver side b-pillar and is not a mis-built condition.   45683 … Read more

Loss of Navigation Voice Prompts After A SYNC Map Update – 2016-2021 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10205694 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50375 Summary Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If possible, using the original USB that installed … Read more

Noise When Brakes Are Applied – 2013-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10228876 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51261 Summary Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one … Read more