Growl/Rubbing Noise After Brake Rotor Cover Removal – 2016-2018 Ford Focus/C-MAX

2018 Ford Focus

SSM 46961 2016-2018 Focus/C-MAX – Growl/Rubbing Noise After Brake Rotor Cover Removal – Built On Or After 8/1/2016 Some 2016-2018 Focus and C-Max vehicles built on or after 1-Aug-2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed to remove the brake rotor covers.   This may … Read more

Hood/Bug Deflector – Rattle Noise, Vibration, or Looseness – 2015-2016 Ford F-150

2015-2016 F-150 – Genuine Ford Accessory Hood/Bug Deflector – Rattle Noise, Vibration or Looseness Some 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles equipped with a FL3Z-16C900-A (smoke) or FL3Z-16C900-B (chrome), Genuine Ford Accessory (GFAA) hood/bug deflector kit, may exhibit a rattle noise, vibration or looseness at the deflector.   A new hardware kit (GL3Z-99000A25-B) is now available which improves … Read more

1.5L EcoBoost Engine – Timing Belt Saw Or Chirp Noise At Idle With Vehicle In Transport Mode – 2017-2019 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10153945 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47704 Summary Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is noticeable because of an elevated idle speed while the vehicle is in transport mode. Do … Read more

Noise From Cooling Fans – 2015-2016 Ford Edge & 2016 Lincoln MKX

2015-2016 Edge And 2016 MKX – Noise From Cooling Fans – Built On Or Before 6/11/2016 Some 2015-2016 Edge and 2016 MKX vehicles built on or before 6/11/2016 may exhibit a noise from the electric cooling fans, most noticeable right after the engine is turned off as they spin down to a stop.   If … Read more