5.0L – Illuminated MIL With DTCs P1289 And/Or P017D – 2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10159452 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2049 Summary Some 2019 Mustang and F-150 vehicles built on or before 8-Jan-2019 and equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1289 and/or P017D stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to cylinder headRead more

5.0L – Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle – 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang

2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10160869 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB19-2140 Summary Some 2018-2019 F-150 and Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 30-Apr-2019 may exhibit a chirping type noise from the upper engine front cover area at warm or hot idle. This noise may sound similar to a front engine accessory drive (FEAD) chirp noise. … Read more

IPC Displays Factory Mode – 2019 Ford Mustang GT350

2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10164597 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48138 Summary Some 2019 Mustang GT350 vehicles built on 1-Feb-2019 and through 31-May-2019 may exhibit a condition where they arrive at the dealer as a new vehicle with the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displaying “FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER.” Be aware that factory mode is different than transport mode, and … Read more

Intermittent Surge Or Hesitation With No DTCs Present – 2015-2020 Ford Mustang GT350/GT350R

2020 Ford Mustang GT350

NHTSA ID Number: 10210472 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2140 Summary Some 2015-2020 Mustang Shelby GT350/GT350R vehicles may exhibit a hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be accompanied by an inoperative cruise control system. This may be due to a transmission output shaft flange nut that has come loose, … Read more

Smartlink Repairs – 2012-2019 Ford & Lincoln

2019 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10153969 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47749 Summary Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for Smartlink that are ordered through Ford are not reimbursable through the Ford Motor Company warranty system. Please see … Read more