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SSM 46466 Multiple Vehicle Lines – Revised 2017 PC/ED Throttle Body Diagnostic Routines – With Or Without Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Or Wrench Lamp The 2017 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing Electronic Throttle Body (ETB). For all ETB concerns, the appropriate diagnostic must be completed before throttle body replacement. … Read more
SSM 47380 2016-2018 Various Vehicles – SYNC 3 – Intermittent Blue Or Black Screen Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM … Read more
2017-2018 Escape/MKC and 2017 Edge – 2.0L GTDI – Illuminated MIL – DTC P04DB Some 2017-2018 Escape/MKC and 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engines may exhibit illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) with DTC P04DB (crankcase ventilation system disconnected) stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. Disconnect crankcase pressure … Read more
SSM 46816 Multiple Vehicle Lines – 2017 Workshop Manual Service Procedures Being Updated. 2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI, 2.3L GTDI, or 2.5L PFI engine will either be equipped with a diamond washer on each side of a smooth-faced crankshaft timing sprocket (early build), or a crankshaft timing sprocket with laser etched faces and … Read more
SSM 47141 2013-2018 F-150/Expedition/Navigator – 4×4 – Intermittent Grinding Noise From Front Wheels – Updated Workshop Manual (WSM) Diagnostic Pinpoint Test Some 2013-2018 F-150/Expedition/Navigator 4×4 vehicles may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise coming from the right front or left front wheel area while accelerating in 2WD mode. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section … Read more