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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2018 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Replacing/Upgrading Original Equipment SYNC/Navigation System Components Is Not Supported

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Ford/Mercury/Lincoln - Vehicle Health Report (VHR) Generates Service Required Message

Released 4/23/2018
Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad Is Available With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Only And The Retrieval Of Master Code.

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Replacing/Upgrading Original Equipment SYNC/Navigation System Components Is Not Supported

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle Health Report Inoperative with Aftermarket Device Plugged Into Data Link Connector

Released 4/23/2018
VEHICLES WITH P035X (OR P0351 - P0360) DTC CODES

Released 4/23/2018
2002-2011 Focus/2002-2012 Escape And 2005-2011 Mariner Steering Column Lock Module Replacement Service Tip

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L/2.3L I4 ENGINE LEAN CODES DUE TO VACUUM LEAK

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle No Start After Instrument Cluster Replacement Due to Proper Programmable Module Installation (PMI) Programming Not Being Performed.

Released 4/23/2018
New Wiring Repair Job Aid is available on PTS under the Service Tips tab

Released 9/25/2017
Various Vehicles - Module Programming and Reprogramming Procedures

Released 9/30/2016
Multiple Vehicles - SYNC Software Programming v1.1

Released 4/27/2016
Multiple Vehicles - No PCM/Network Communication

Released 1/27/2016
2004 And Newer Vehicles Equipped With Flex Fuel Capability - Flex Fuel General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/14/2015
Multple Vehicles - Wiring Repair General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 7/30/2010
CARPET PULLED OUT FROM UNDER THE DOOR SCUFF TRIM PANELS.

Released 7/30/2010
PAINT DEGRADATION/ROAD ABRASION

Released 5/26/2010
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS - PARK BRAKE CABLE CONTACT WITH ROUTING EYELETS

Released 5/24/2010
Multiple Vehicles - Brake Disc Service Tips General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 3/16/2010
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID SOLENOID STUCK OPEN

Released 11/23/2009
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL - LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 10/23/2009
SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL

Released 8/24/2009
PAINT DEGRADATION / ROAD ABRASION

Released 8/14/2009
CARPET PULLS OUT AT SILL PLATE

Released 7/24/2009
FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM COVER DETACHED

Released 2/9/2009
PAINT DEGRADATION / ROAD ABRASION

Released 11/11/2008
CARPET PULLS OUT AT SILL PLATE

Released 11/5/2008
REAR DOOR WATER LEAK RESULTING IN WATER ON REAR FLOOR—4 DOOR ONLY

Released 10/23/2008
CARPET PULLS OUT AT SILL PLATE

Released 10/10/2008
REAR BUMPER COVER NOT RETAINED ALONG QUARTER PANEL

Released 9/25/2008
DULL CLICK/POP NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/28/2008

Released 9/22/2008
FRONT SEAT CUSHION TRIM COVER DETACHED

Released 8/16/2008
FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTS RISE WHILE DRIVING

Released 5/20/2008
INTERIOR FRONT DOOR CLOSURE HANDLE— ATTACHMENT SCREW PULL-THROUGH—VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/5/2007

Released 5/12/2008
DOOR GLASS—SLOW CLOSE/BINDS GOING UP/WINDNOISE

Released 4/10/2008
RATTLE NOISE—TRUNK AREA—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUDIOPHILE SOUND SYSTEM

Released 2/26/2008
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 2/21/2008
SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS), MAY NOT SEEK ALL SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO CHANNELS

Released 12/1/2010
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS - PARK BRAKE CABLE CONTACT WITH ROUTING EYELETS

Released 5/26/2010
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS - PARK BRAKE CABLE CONTACT WITH ROUTING EYELETS

TSB Description

Released 5/24/2010
Multiple Vehicles - Brake Disc Service Tips General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 1/13/2010
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS - PARK BRAKE CABLE CONTACT WITH ROUTING EYELETS

Released 3/20/2008
FRONT BRAKE NOISE—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/15/2008

Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Ford/Mercury/Lincoln - Vehicle Health Report (VHR) Generates Service Required Message

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad Is Available With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Only And The Retrieval Of Master Code.

Released 4/23/2018
2008-2017 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Replacing/Upgrading Original Equipment SYNC/Navigation System Components Is Not Supported

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle Health Report Inoperative with Aftermarket Device Plugged Into Data Link Connector

Released 4/23/2018
VEHICLES WITH P035X (OR P0351 - P0360) DTC CODES

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L/2.3L I4 ENGINE LEAN CODES DUE TO VACUUM LEAK

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle No Start After Instrument Cluster Replacement Due to Proper Programmable Module Installation (PMI) Programming Not Being Performed.

Released 4/23/2018
New Wiring Repair Job Aid is available on PTS under the Service Tips tab

Released 9/30/2016
Multiple Vehicles - SYNC Software Programming v1.1

Released 4/27/2016
Multiple Vehicles - No PCM/Network Communication

Released 10/14/2015
Multple Vehicles - Wiring Repair General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 3/16/2010
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID SOLENOID STUCK OPEN

Released 12/22/2009
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES

Released 11/13/2009
INTERMITTENT NO CRANK/NO START - DTC P1260 IN PCM AND/OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT FLARE ON INITIAL 2-3 SHIFT AFTER A RE-START

Released 10/30/2009
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES

Released 7/15/2009
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID SOLENOID STUCK OPEN

Released 7/6/2009
SYNC FUNCTIONS INOPERATIVE, DTC U3000-41, U0485, OR U0100, AND/OR BATTERY DRAW WITH ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE CONNECTED

Released 5/28/2009
SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Released 4/2/2009
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES

Released 3/25/2009
REAR DOOR WATER LEAK RESULTING IN WATER ON REAR FLOOR - 4 DOOR ONLY

Released 2/10/2009
SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES - APPLE IPOD OR IPHONE TURNS OFF AFTER 30-60 SECONDS

Released 10/3/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING SERVICE TIPS

Released 8/16/2008
FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTS RISE WHILE DRIVING

Released 6/5/2008
INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)— DISCHARGED KEY FOB BATTERY

Released 5/16/2008
SYNC—APPLE IPOD / IPHONE TURNS OFF AFTER 30-60 SECONDS

Released 4/10/2008
RATTLE NOISE—TRUNK AREA—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUDIOPHILE SOUND SYSTEM

Released 2/21/2008
SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS), MAY NOT SEEK ALL SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO CHANNELS

Released 4/23/2018
Vehicle Health Report Inoperative with Aftermarket Device Plugged Into Data Link Connector

Released 4/1/2013
2008-2009 Focus - Rolling Idle When Stopped - No Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC)

TSB Description

Released 8/25/2011
ROLLING IDLE AND/OR ENGINE SURGE WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) PRESENT

Released 10/22/2010
INTERMITTENT NO CRANK/NO START - DTC P1260 - TRANSMISSION SHIFT FLARE ON INITIAL 2-3 SHIFT AFTER A RE-START

Released 11/13/2009
INTERMITTENT NO CRANK/NO START - DTC P1260 IN PCM AND/OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT FLARE ON INITIAL 2-3 SHIFT AFTER A RE-START

Released 9/14/2009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1702, P0111, OR P0456

Released 6/22/2009
MIL ON WITH DTC P060A, P061B, P0600, P2107 AND/OR U0300

Released 4/13/2009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0111, P1702, OR P0456

Released 3/2/2009
SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Released 2/5/2009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P0456

Released 12/3/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS USER ISSUES

Released 10/20/2008
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH TSB 08-22-2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)—P0456

Released 9/23/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE—VARIOUS USER ISSUES

Released 6/17/2008
RATTLE/KNOCK/BUZZ NOISE FROM AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON ACCELERATION

Released 4/22/2008
MIL ON—DTC P0128 / DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT / IMPROVED HILL HOLD—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/18/2008

Released 1/27/2016
2004 And Newer Vehicles Equipped With Flex Fuel Capability - Flex Fuel General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 4/29/2010
TICKING NOISE AT IDLE - FUEL RAIL - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/23/2009

TSB Description

Released 12/22/2009
TICKING NOISE AT IDLE - FUEL RAIL

Released 9/22/2009
IGNITION KEY BINDING IN IGNITION CYLINDER WHEN TURNING TO START POSITION ONLY - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/3/2009

Released 9/10/2009
TICKING NOISE AT IDLE - FUEL RAIL

Released 10/6/2008
TICKING NOISE AT IDLE—FUEL RAIL

Released 6/17/2008
RATTLE/KNOCK/BUZZ NOISE FROM AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON ACCELERATION

Released 9/13/2011
WHITE FLAKES OR POWDER COMING FROM A/C VENTS

Released 10/16/2009
WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM A/C VENTS

TSB Description

Released 6/16/2009
WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM A/C VENTS

Released 12/11/2018
2001-2019 Various Vehicles - 2.0L, 2.3L, And 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine - Rear Main Seal Kit Tool Usage

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

TSB Description

Released 6/7/2018
Various Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 1/6/2014
2010-2013 Transit Connect/2008-2011 Focus - 4F27E - Direct Clutch Failure - 2-3 Or 2-4 Upshift Flare – Lack Of 3rd And/Or 4th Gear - P0733,P0734,P0751,P0972

Released 4/24/2013
2008-2011 Focus - Whine, Howl Or Groan - Type Noise With Vehicle in Motion - Int ermediate Shaft Bearing

Released 8/25/2011
ROLLING IDLE AND/OR ENGINE SURGE WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) PRESENT

Released 3/18/2011
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 3/16/2010
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/13/2010

Released 10/23/2009
SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL

Released 9/10/2009
TICKING NOISE AT IDLE - FUEL RAIL

Released 8/6/2009
ROLLING IDLE AND/OR ENGINE SURGE WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) PRESENT

Released 7/24/2009
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 11/25/2008
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 11/11/2008
SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL

Released 6/23/2008
CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING NOISE AND/OR FREE PLAY

Released 6/17/2008
RATTLE/KNOCK/BUZZ NOISE FROM AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON ACCELERATION

Released 4/22/2008
MIL ON—DTC P0128 / DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT / IMPROVED HILL HOLD—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/18/2008

Released 2/29/2008
4F27E TRANSAXLE NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/29/2008

Released 2/26/2008
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1635

Released 4/23/2018
2002-2011 Focus/2002-2012 Escape And 2005-2011 Mariner Steering Column Lock Module Replacement Service Tip

TSB Description

Released 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 5/27/2010
CLICK/POP NOISE FROM FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS

Released 11/23/2009
LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL - LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 8/28/2009
CLICK/POP NOISE FROM FRONT END WHILE TURNING AND/OR GOING OVER BUMPS OR CREAK/SQUEAK NOISE FROM FRONT OVER BUMPS

Released 3/2/2009
SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE

Released 1/28/2009
KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME - KEY REMOVED - STEERING WHEEL NOT LOCKING

Released 9/25/2008
DULL CLICK/POP NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/28/2008

Released 9/10/2008
POWER STEERING—LEAK / NOISY

Released 4/22/2008
MIL ON—DTC P0128 / DELAYED 3-4 UPSHIFT / IMPROVED HILL HOLD—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/18/2008

Released 12/11/2018
2001-2019 Various Vehicles - 2.0L, 2.3L, And 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine - Rear Main Seal Kit Tool Usage

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

TSB Description

Released 7/30/2010
PAINT DEGRADATION/ROAD ABRASION

Released 10/3/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING SERVICE TIPS

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