Coolant Consumption, White Smoke and/or Runs Rough – 2015-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford Fusion

SSM 47462 Various Vehicles – 2.0L EcoBoost – Coolant Consumption, White Smoke And/Or Runs Rough 2015-2018 Edge, Fusion, Focus, MKZ, MKC, Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition.   Refer to the extended coolant pressure test and checking for combustion gases in Workshop … Read more

Heads Up Display (HUD) Does Not Save Settings – 2018 Lincoln Navigator

2018 Lincoln Navigator

SSM 47457 – 2018 Navigator – Heads Up Display (HUD) Does Not Save Settings – Built On Or Before 9-Feb-2018 Some 2018 Navigator vehicles built on or before 9-Feb-2018 may exhibit a HUD display that does not save the vertical position after a key cycle when set to the lowest setting.   Reprogram the HUD … Read more

Oil Pan Leaking – 2014-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Lincoln Continental

SSM 47446 2014-2018 Various Vehicles – 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost – Oil Pan Leaking Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal.   Replace the oil pan following the procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 303-01. After removing the oil … Read more

Various SYNC Performance Related Concerns – 2016-2019 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10162087 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48053 Summary Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, Slow System Response, etc. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab … Read more

Hands-Free Liftgate Inoperative After Addition Of Trailer Hitch Receiver – 2013-2018 Ford Escape, 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC

2019 Lincoln MKC

NHTSA ID Number: 10144219 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47430 Summary If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperative. Hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing the existing hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor (14F680), lower sensor (14F680), stone … Read more