HF45 Transmission – Rattle Noise On Cold Start – 2020-2021 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10189556 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49646 Summary Some 2020-2021 Escape and 2021 Corsair vehicles equipped with a HF45 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise on cold start up when only when engine is running. This noise may be more prevalent in cold weather conditions, typically at or below 0°C (32°F). Engineering is currently working …

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Various Transmission Related Concerns And/Or Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) – 2020-2021 Ford Mustang GT500

2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

NHTSA ID Number: 10187985 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49581 Summary Some 2020-2021 Mustang GT500 vehicles may exhibit various transmission related concerns and/or DTCs. In addition to following normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, inspect C105, an inline connector next to the right side valve cover, for signs of pushed out terminals, terminal damage, or harness damage. If any …

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Safety Recall 20S33 – 10R140 Transmission Replacement – 2020 Ford Super Duty

2020 Ford F-Super Duty

June 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V365000 Torque Converter Damper Plate May Fracture An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V365 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 13   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 …

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Customer Satisfaction Program 20B19 – Transmission Shift Hesitation – 2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10174385 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B19   Summary Some of the affected vehicles may be stuck in low gear after first staring the engine, the transmission may exhibit harsh shifting and hesitation. As a customer continues to drive, the vehicle may default to fourth gear. An illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes …

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10R140 Transmission – Harsh Upshifts – Vehicles With Less Than 200 Miles (320 km) – 2020 Ford F-Super Duty

2020 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10169988 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48425 Summary Some 2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R140 transmission may exhibit harsh upshifts between 1st and 5th gears. For vehicles with less than 200 miles (320 km) on the odometer, these harsh upshifts may be due to the transmission adaptive strategy not being fully adapted. The …

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