Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) – Error Message When Updating The All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode – 2013-2016 Ford Escape & Fusion, Lincoln MKZ

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NHTSA ID Number: 10226752 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51181 Summary Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (RDU) or active torque coupling (ATC) clutch assembly. To prevent this error from occurring, enter the universal ATC … Read more

Clicking Noise From RDU When Door(s) Opened, Key On, And/Or Engine Running – 2019 Ford Edge & Lincoln Nautilus

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NHTSA ID Number: 10160946 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48007 Summary 2019 Edge and Nautilus vehicles, equipped with AWD and built on 22-Jan-2019 and through 03-Mar-2019, exhibit a noise from the rear of the vehicle when a door is opened or after KOEO/KOER. The rear drive unit (RDU) in these vehicles uses a brushless DC motor to vary … Read more

Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Whine – 2013-2015 Ford Escape

TSB 15-0091 AWD – GEAR WHINE AT ANY SPEED – REAR DRIVE UNIT – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/20/2015 Publication Date: June 2, 2015   FORD: 2013-2015 Escape   This article supersedes TSB 14-0182 to add a production fix date, update the vehicle model year, Issue Statement, Service Procedure and Part List.   ISSUE: Some 2013-2015 … Read more