2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost – Additional Parts Required For Short Block Replacement – 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln

2017 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10180677 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49221   Summary When installing a replacement short block in 2015-2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine, the engine must be converted to use a belt driven oil pump with the following parts: left exhaust camshaft JT4Z-6250-B, left intake camshaft – JT4Z-6250-A, belt driven oil pump … Read more

Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube/Drain Tube/O-ring Or 6.7L Pedestal Gasket Oil Leaks – 2009-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Ford F-Super Duty Dual Wheel

NHTSA ID Number: 10180428 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49210   Summary Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare for a turbocharger to leak oil. To isolate … Read more

SYNC 3 – Various SYNC Performance Related Concerns – 2016-2019 Ford & Lincoln

Ford & Lincoln Logo

NHTSA ID Number: 10198605 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2175 Summary Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns.     This bulletin supersedes 20-2255. Reason for update: Replace Awareness/Interim Message   Model: Ford 2016-2018 C-MAXRead more

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) With WiFi Hotspot – Vehicle Hotspot Feature Is Not Enabled On This Vehicle Message – 2018-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2020 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10187930 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49541   Summary Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu. When using the FordPass/Lincoln Way application, the customer may receive a message saying Wi-Fi has been disabled … Read more

Safety Recall 20S63 – Front Halfshaft Bracket Replacement – 2014-2015 Ford Taurus, 2014-2016 Explorer, & 2014 Edge

2016 Ford Explorer

November 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V692000 Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V692 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units … Read more