A/C Will Blow Warm Intermittently – Intermittent Poor A/C Performance – 2010-2012 Ford Fusion & 2010-2011 Mercury Milan

2010-2012 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan – Manual Temperature Control Equipped – A/C Will Blow Warm Intermittently – Intermittent Poor A/C Performance Some 2010-2012 Fusion and 2010-2011 Milan vehicles equipped with manual temperature control may experience the climate control system intermittently blowing warm air when cold air is selected or the a/c is turned on.   This … Read more

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Appearing as Bubbled or Peeling Paint – 2000-2020 Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

Ford Mercury Lincoln

NHTSA ID Number: 10177863 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2233 Summary This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.       This … Read more

Rear Quarter Panel Corrosion or Perforation – 2009-2012 Ford Escape & 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner

REAR QUARTER PANEL WHEEL WELL LIP CORROSION AND/OR PERFORATION   FORD: 2009-2012 Escape MERCURY: 2009-2011 Mariner, Mariner Hybrid   ISSUE: Some 2009-2012 Escape and 2009-2011 Mariner vehicles may exhibit rear quarter panel(s) with corrosion and/or perforation around the wheel well lip area.   ACTION: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE … Read more

Apple iOS 8 and or iPhone 6 Functional Issues – Various SYNC Equipped Vehicles

Various SYNC Equipped Vehicles – Apple iOS 8 and or iPhone 6 Functional Issues Some customers with SYNC equipped vehicles may experience Bluetooth connectivity issues after upgrading to Apple iOS 8/8.01/8.02 or using an iPhone 6 [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B00NQGP3SO” key=”small-light” locale=”US” tag=”fordoemdtc-20″] with SYNC. This is not a SYNC hardware or software concern.   Apple advised … Read more

Change To Recreational Towing Procedure To Reduce Battery Drain – 2010-2013 Ford Mercury & Lincoln Hybrid

2010-2013 Fusion Hybrid, 2010-2011 Milan Hybrid, 2011-2012 MKZ Hybrid – Change To Recreational Towing Procedure To Reduce Battery Drain Some 2010-2013 Fusion Hybrid, 2010-2011 Milan Hybrid, and 2011-2012 MKZ Hybrid vehicles can exhibit a battery drain while being flat towed when following the owner’s manual instructions that specify the key remain in the accessory position. … Read more