Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye – Ford Lincoln & Mercury

2017 Ford F-150

SSM 47550 Multiple Vehicle Lines – Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye.   The new white fluorescent … Read more

DTCS P0505, P0506 and/or Engine Idle RPM Fluctuation – Hard Start – 2004-2009 Ford Lincoln & Mercury

TSB 12-7-4 DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION – HARD START Publication Date: July 10, 2012   FORD: 2005-2008 Crown Victoria 2005-2009 Mustang 2004-2006 F-150 2004-2007 Explorer, F-Super Duty 2005-2006 E-Series 2006 F-53 Motorhome Chassis 2007 Explorer Sport Trac LINCOLN: 2005-2008 Town Car 2006 Mark LT MERCURY: 2005-2008 Grand Marquis 2004-2007 Mountaineer   This … Read more

15C08 – Incomplete Livery Configuration – 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car

NHTSA 15V476 SUMMARY: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the second row seating. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to comply with the … Read more

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Appearing as Bubbled or Peeling Paint – 2000-2020 Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

Ford Mercury Lincoln

NHTSA ID Number: 10177863 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2233 Summary This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.       This … Read more

Grinding, Whine-type Noise, Vibration and/or Gear Slippage – 2008-2011 Ford Lincoln Mercury

Ford Mercury Lincoln

NHTSA ID Number: 10204997 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160032 Summary 4R75E Transmission – Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage – Service Kit available     FORD: 2008-2010 E-150, E-250, E-350, F-150 2008-2011 Crown Victoria 2013-2014 E-150, E-250, E-350 LINCOLN: 2008 Mark LT 2008-2011 Town Car MERCURY: 2008-2011 Grand Marquis   This article supersedes TSB 15-0179 to update the Service Labor Time Standards. … Read more