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 …

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Replacement Battery Design Change Requires A Different Battery Tray And LIN Connector – 2017-2021 Ford GT

2021 Ford GT

NHTSA ID Number: 10210396 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50693 Summary Some 2017-2021 Ford GT vehicles built on or before 22-Sep-2021 may need to have a new battery installed for service. A new design service battery has been released and requires a different battery tray and a different local interconnect network (LIN) connector. This is due to the …

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Discharged Battery With Battery Charger And Maintainer Connected To The Rear Hatch Storage Compartment Power Point – 2019-2021 Ford GT

2021 Ford GT

NHTSA ID Number: 10187922 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49537   Summary Some 2019-2021 Ford GT vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery with the battery charger and maintainer connected to the rear hatch storage compartment power point. This may be due to the cigar plug comfort connect end of the battery charger and maintainer not being completely inserted …

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Creak/Snap Noise From Driver And/Or Passenger Front Door Struts When Opening/Closing The Door – 2017-2021 Ford GT

2021 Ford GT

NHTSA ID Number: 10187946 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49567   Summary Some 2017-2021 Ford GT vehicles may exhibit a creak/snap noise from the front door strut(s) when the driver and/or passenger doors are opened/closed. This may be due to reduced lubrication and/or dirt present at the front door strut ball and socket joints. If the noise is …

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P166B In The GSM During An On-Demand Self-Test – 2017-2022 Ford GT

2020 Ford GT

NHTSA ID Number: 10209220 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50615 Summary Some 2017-2022 Ford GT vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P166B present in the gear shift module (GSM) after an on-demand self test is performed. This is likely due to the driver door not being fully closed and locked during the on-demand self-test. A false P166B …

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