Noise, Smell, And/Or Leak From The Rear Of Vehicle – Rear Axle Differential Venting Fluid – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

2022 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10215368 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50900 Summary Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a rear differential that is venting rear axle fluid. This may result in a noise, smell, or leak noticed by the customer. Inspect the rear of the vehicle for signs of rear differential fluid venting in the right rear … Read more

Rear Axle Pinion Seal Fluid Leak/Seepage – 2018-2019 Ford F-150/F-Super Duty/Transit

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10159501 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47903 Summary SSM 47903 – 2018-2019 F-150/F-Super Duty/TransitRear Axle Pinion Seal Fluid Leak/Seepage Some 2018-2019 F-150, F-Super Duty, and Transit vehicles may exhibit the appearance of a fluid leak or seepage from the rear axle pinion seal. The appearance of a fluid leak or seepage on a … Read more

Fluid Leak Between the Engine and Transmission – 2011-2014 Ford Fiesta & 2012-2014 Focus

2014 Ford Focus

NHTSA ID Number: 10148720 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47563   Summary Some 2011-2014 Fiesta and 2012-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission. Be aware that the engine oil and DPS6 transmission fluid are similar in color and texture. A transmission fluid leak at the input shaft … Read more

Leak from the Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes – 2017 Ford F-Super Duty

2017 Ford F-350

SSM 46198 – 2017 F-Super Duty – Leak from the Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes   Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 03-Nov-2016 may exhibit a leak from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.   This may be due to poor alignment of the cooler tubes with the … Read more

Differential Housing Cover Leak – 2017 Ford F-150 & Transit

2016 Ford F-150

SSM 46291 – 2017 F-150Transit – 9.75 AxleDifferential Housing Cover Leak – Built On Or Before 15-Oct-2016 Some 2017 F-150 and Transit vehicles built on or before 15-Oct 2016 and equipped with a 9.75 axle may exhibit a differential housing cover leak.   Before applying the bead of new silicone sealant … Read more