NHTSA ID Number: 10181987 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B35 Summary Some of the affected all-wheel driver (AWD) vehicles were assembled with mismatched front to rear final drive gear ratios. AWD vehicles with mismatched gear ratios may exhibit front end shudder upon acceleration and/or the Traction Control System (TCS) may activate. If the TCS activates, an icon on … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10179184 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49129 Summary Some 2020 Transit vehicles built on or before 12-Feb-2020 may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the transmission fluid cooler. When replacing the transmission fluid cooler, also replace the transmission fluid cooler bracket. Perform the adjustment procedure when reattaching the selector lever cable. Refer to Workshop … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10226939 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2444 Summary This article supersedes TSB 22-2271 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles equipped with rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheel (only), and U-joints at the transmission flange and rear driveshaft may experience a boom/hum/moan noise from the rear while driving. This noise … Read more
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
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-MAX … Read more
