Power Liftgate Inoperative After RGTM Reprogramming Or PMI Process – 2017-2018 Lincoln MKX & 2018 Ford Edge

2018 Lincoln MKX

NHTSA ID Number: 10194649 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49833   Summary Some 2017-2018 MKX and 2018 Edge vehicles may exhibit an inoperative liftgate after rear gate trunk module (RGTM) reprogramming or programmable module installation (PMI) process. This may be due to the software in the RGTM. To correct the condition, reprogram the RGTM using the latest software … Read more

Noise When Brakes Are Applied – 2013-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10228876 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51261 Summary Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one … Read more

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) – FordPass/Lincoln Way Feature Unavailable Message – 2017-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241627 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51838 Summary In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the … Read more

Body Control Module Programming Error – 2016-2017 Ford & Lincoln

2017 Ford Fusion

NHTSA ID Number: 10201582 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50097   Summary Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with a new body control module (BCM) installed may exhibit a programming error when using IDS versions 122.03 through 123.01 stating ‘Data Corrupt’ or ‘Configuration Failed, would you like to retry?’. IDS scan tool version 123.02 contains a fix for … Read more

Intermittent Audio Echo/Robotic Voice During A Bluetooth Phone Call – 2019-2021 Ford & Lincoln

2021 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10198640 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49885   Summary Some 2019-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the vehicle. Using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of Bluetooth can help alleviate the concern. Also turning on, then … Read more