SOBDM-C Modules Connectors Do Not Require Electrical/Dielectric Grease – 2013-2018 Ford C-Max, Fusion & Lincoln MKZ

2018 Ford Fusion

NHTSA ID Number: 10152468 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47649 Summary 2013-2018 C-Max, Fusion, and MKZ Hybrid vehicles using SOBDM-C module connectors do not require electrical/dielectric grease. If used it may induce module communication concerns. Codes present may be U0293 and a P0AA6. The Workshop Shop Manual (WSM) does not state to use it on these module connectors. … Read more

Driver’s Seat Easy Entry/Exit Function Incorrect Operation – 2018 Lincoln Continental

2018 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10152472 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47659   Summary Some 2018 Continental vehicles built between 27-Feb-2018 and 06-Jun-2018 may exhibit incorrect operation of the driver’s seat easy entry/exit function. With easy entry/exit configured ON, the seat may incorrectly move forward when the ignition is turned OFF. Correct operation is for the driver’s seat to move … Read more

2.0L Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) – Fuel Filler Door Unable To Be Opened Or Closed – Illuminated MIL With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P04B5 – 2017-2019 Lincoln MKZ

2019 Lincoln MKZ

NHTSA ID Number: 10153922 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47737 Summary Some 2017-2019 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0 HEV engine may exhibit a fuel filler door unable to be opened or closed with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) and DTC P04B5. This may occur when the fuel door is pressed or obstructed while the fuel … Read more

EPDI Tool will not Accept the Tire Placard Specification – 2019 Lincoln Nautilus

2019 Lincoln Nautilus

NHTSA ID Number: 10153924 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47739 Summary Some 2019 Nautilus vehicles may encounter an issue during the EPDI process where the vehicle does not communicate properly or the EPDI tool will not accept the tire placard specification of 33 psi for 245/60R18 tire size equipped units. If the vehicle fails to communicate during EPDI, … Read more

Inoperative Navigation, Compass Only Points North, And/Or The Clock Cannot Be Set Automatically – 2019 Lincoln Continental

2019 Lincoln Continental

NHTSA ID Number: 10167194 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48232 Summary Some 2019 Continental vehicles built on or before 11-Feb-2019 may experience a concern where the compass only points north, the clock cannot be set using the “Reset Clock to GPS Time” feature and/or the navigation will be inoperative. This may be due to a fault with the … Read more