23B42 – Engine Long Block Replacement – 2023 Ford Explorer, Bronco, Ranger

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NHTSA ID Number: 10244692 Manufacturer Communication Number: 23B42 Summary Customer Satisfaction Program 23B42 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas EngineEngine Long Block Replacement   October 26, 2023 Customer Satisfaction Program 23B42 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger  Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine Engine Long Block Replacement   … Read more

2.3L Engine – Loss Of Coolant With Coolant In Oil – 2023 Ford Bronco/Ranger/Explorer

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238446 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51754 Summary Some 2023 Bronco/Ranger/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on 27-Mar-2023 and through 18-May-2023 may experience a loss of coolant with coolant in the oil. This may be caused by a cracked engine block. If this condition is present, replace the engine long block … Read more

10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 Transmissions – Whine Noise From Bellhousing/Front Of Fluid Pan At Idle And/Or While Driving – 2017-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10243648 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51939 Summary Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as coming from the bellhousing and the front of the transmission fluid pan. The whine noise may become louder when the … Read more

23B08 – Recommended Engine Replacement – 2023 Ford Explorer, Bronco & Ranger

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NHTSA ID Number: 10233849 Manufacturer Communication Number: 23B08 Summary Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine In all of the affected vehicles, a damaged tool used during the engine block machining process may have allowed the main oil galley to exceed specification, resulting in an insufficient seal of the main oil … Read more

Errors Caused By Swapping Modules From Like Vehicles Or Ordering Modules Using Another VIN – 2000-2024 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10235153 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51536 Summary For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on … Read more