6R/TorqShift® (6HP26/6R60/6R75/5R110) Family Transmissions – MERCON® SP ATF Replaced By MERCON® LV ATF As A Service Fluid

Ford & Mercury

NHTSA ID Number: 10243490 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51909 Summary When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be …

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Upper End Engine Noise, Rough Running, Misfire and/or Engine Damage – 2004-2016 Ford Lincoln & Mercury

2013 Ford Expedition

NHTSA ID Number: 10143079 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47331   Summary Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of …

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DOR-S3J9G-11 – Front Lower Ball Joint – Dorman

Dorman

NHTSA ID Number: 10148819 Manufacturer Communication Number: DOR-S3J9G-11   Summary This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.   14 …

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Automatic Transmission – Multi Purpose Grease Application On Torque Converter Pilot Hub And Presence Of Engine And Crank Alignment Dowels – 2010-2019 Ford Lincoln Mercury

2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10160931 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47976 Summary On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine

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05S28 – Speed Control System Modification – 1992-2004 Ford Lincoln Mercury

NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V017 Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY Components VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected 738,490   SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION ‘OFF.’   Summary ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY …

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