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Released 1/29/2020
Various Vehicles - Glass Concern Analysis

Released 1/29/2020
Various Vehicles - Tape Stripe Concern Analysis

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Released 1/29/2020
2010-2020 Various Vehicles - Errors Caused By Swapping Modules From Like Vehicles Or Ordering Modules Using Another VIN

Released 1/29/2020
Various Vehicles - Interior Trim Steering Wheel Concern Analysis

Released 1/29/2020
Various Vehicles - Grill Concern Analysis

Released 1/29/2020
2010-2020 - Various Vehicles - Glass Hydrofluoric Acid Damage

Released 6/27/2019
Parking Aid Sensor Diagnoses With No DTCs Present

Released 6/27/2019
2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U2100 And/Or U2101 - Programmable Module Installation (PMI) Procedure

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Paint And Bumper Concern Analysis

Released 6/27/2019
2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 Focus/C-MAX/Transit Connect - Unable To Program And/Or No Electrical Power After Service Part BCM Installation - Missing Fuse 88

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Clock Master

Released 12/12/2018
Multiple Vehicles - Seat Cover Warranty Coverage Information

Released 12/12/2018
2013-2019 Various Vehicles - Seat Pan Looseness, Lateral Movement, Or Clunk/Thump Noise on Turns

Released 12/11/2018
2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX/Transit Connect - Unable To Program And/Or No Electrical Power After Service Part BCM Installation - Missing Fuse 88

Released 12/11/2018
2018 and 2019 Various Ford Vehicles - Revised Horn System - Horn Tone Different From Prior Model Year(s)

Released 5/8/2018
Glass Concern Analysis and Build Date Decoder

Released 5/1/2018
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor

Released 4/23/2018
2009-2018 Various Vehicles - No Start - Illuminated MIL And Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P161A After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement

Released 4/23/2018
2013-2018 Escape/Focus/C-Max - Water Stains On Headliner

Released 4/23/2018
2012-2018 Focus/2013-2018 C-MAX/2013-2018 Escape - With ITK Intermittent No Key Detected Message Or Cannot Program Keys - Possible Missing PATS Antenna Ring

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Various Ford Vehicles - Revised Horn System - Horn Tone Different From Prior Model Year

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Various Vehicles - SYNC 3 - SYNC WiFi Update Message Displayed Every Key Cycle

Released 4/23/2018
2016-2018 Various Vehicles - SYNC 3 - iPhone USB Audio Playback And App Link Functionality Issues

Released 4/23/2018
2017- 2018 Multiple Vehicles - Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Variable Cam Timing (VCT) DTCs - Diagnostic Information

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

Released 4/23/2018
2013-2018 Focus/C-MAX/Escape - Key Fob Button Operations And PATS Starting Concerns - Diagnostic Clarifications

Released 4/23/2018
2016-2018 Various Vehicles - Growling And/Or Scraping Noise After Brake Rotor Cover Removal

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
2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect - Engine Shut Off After Using Remote Start With Diagnostic Trouble (DTC) P1594 Stored In The Body Control Module (BCM)

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Focus - Built After 16-Nov-2017 - Production Change- Console Power Point Will No Longer Have Chrome Ring

Released 4/23/2018
2017-2018 Focus Electric, Fusion Energi - 2017 C-MAX Energi - EV Range Display Variance After Charging

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Focus - Horn Inoperative And/or Works Intermittently

Released 4/23/2018
2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi - HV Battery Does Not Charge While Connected To Delphi 120 Volt Charge Cord

Released 4/23/2018
2015-2018 Focus ST - Misfire And/Or Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0300 And/Or P0316

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Focus 5 Door Only - Production Change - Right Hand Cargo Lamp Deleted

Released 4/23/2018
2016-2018 Focus RS Models Are Shipped With Front Spring Spacers That Must Be Removed During Pre-delivery Inspections (PDI)

Released 4/23/2018
2011-2018 Fiesta, 2012-2018 Focus - DPS6 - First Order Engine Vibration After Installation Of The Transmission Or Engine

Released 4/23/2018
2016-2017 Focus RS - Inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) Readings

Released 4/17/2018
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor

Released 4/5/2018
2013-2018 Various Vehicles - Instrument Panel Cluster Mask / Lens Warranty

Released 3/29/2018
2010-2018 Various Vehicles - Ear Clamp Removal Procedure

Released 2/22/2018
Laminated/Tempered/Heated Glass Damage General Service Bulletin

Released 11/30/2017
Various Vehicles - Universal Serial Port (USB) Media Hub Warranty GSB

Released 11/15/2017
DPS6 Transmission and Dual Clutch Service

Released 11/3/2017
Passive Anti Theft System (PATS) Key Programming

Released 9/25/2017
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Information General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 3/10/2017
Multiple Vehicles- Interior Mirror General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 3/9/2017
Multiple Vehicles - Leather/Vinyl Seat Cover General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 2/23/2017
Multiple Vehicles- Body Interior Trim and Steering Wheel Damage vs. Defect General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/14/2016
Multiple Vehicles - Surface Preparation For Oil Leaks

Released 9/8/2016
Multiple Vehicles- Paint Defects / Damage General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 6/14/2016
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Oil White Fluorescent Dye Usage General Service Bulletin (GSB)

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

Released 3/30/2016
Multiple Vehicles- Exterior Mirror General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 1/25/2016
Multiple Vehicles- Exterior Lighting Condensation Warranty Coverage General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 11/5/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Wheel Concern Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/12/2015
Multiple Vehicles- Tape Stripe General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 8/18/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Cloth Seat Cover General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 9/4/2012
Multiple Vehicles - Lower End Engine Noise Diagnostic Aid - Inspecting the Oil Filter Element General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 1/29/2020
2012-2020 Plug-In Hybrid And Battery Electric Vehicles - Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Charge Cord Concern Analysis

Released 1/29/2020
2012-2018 Focus Electric - Stop Safely Now Message In The IPC

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Released 1/29/2020
2012-2019 Various Vehicles - Battery Cable Clamp Corrosion Repair

Released 6/27/2019
LVDS and USB Cable Tester

Released 6/27/2019
2016-2019 Various Vehicles - SYNC 3 - SYNC WiFi Update Message Displayed Every Key Cycle

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Exterior Lighting Concern Analysis

Released 6/27/2019
SYNC 3 Intermittent Blank/Black Screen Diagnostics

Released 6/27/2019
2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 Focus/C-MAX/Transit Connect - Unable To Program And/Or No Electrical Power After Service Part BCM Installation - Missing Fuse 88

Released 6/27/2019
2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, 2013-2019 Fusion Energi - HV Battery Does Not Charge Using Second Generation 120-Volt Charge Cord (EVSE)

Released 6/27/2019
2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta - Radio Reverting To AM Or FM After Vehicle Shut Down and Start Up

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Clock Master

Released 6/27/2019
2012-2019 Various Vehicles - Smartlink Repairs

Released 12/11/2018
2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi - HV Battery Does Not Charge Using Second Generation 120-Volt Charge Cord (EVSE)

Released 12/11/2018
2018 Focus - Running Change To Ambient Lighting In Front Interior Door Panels - Built On Or After 01-Feb-2018

Released 12/11/2018
2012-2018 Focus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Replacement Battery Packs Require A PMI For BECM Or Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1030 May Result

Released 12/11/2018
2012-2018 Focus Electric - Lower HV Battery Connector - Replacement Lock Lever Now Available

Released 12/11/2018
2014-2018 Focus/Escape/Transit Connect - Repairs with Service Replacement Body Control Module (BCM) - Headlamp Chime Alert Deleted

Released 12/11/2018
2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect - Engine Shuts Off Immediately After Remote Start With Or Without DTC P1594 Stored In Body Control Module (BCM)

Released 12/11/2018
2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX/Transit Connect - Unable To Program And/Or No Electrical Power After Service Part BCM Installation - Missing Fuse 88

Released 5/1/2018
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor

Released 4/27/2018
LVDS and USB Cable Tester General Service Bulletin

Released 4/23/2018
2009-2018 Various Vehicles - No Start - Illuminated MIL And Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P161A After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement

Released 4/23/2018
2012-2018 Focus/2013-2018 C-MAX/2013-2018 Escape - With ITK Intermittent No Key Detected Message Or Cannot Program Keys - Possible Missing PATS Antenna Ring

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Various Ford Vehicles - Revised Horn System - Horn Tone Different From Prior Model Year

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Various Vehicles - SYNC 3 - SYNC WiFi Update Message Displayed Every Key Cycle

Released 4/23/2018
2016-2018 Various Vehicles - SYNC 3 - iPhone USB Audio Playback And App Link Functionality Issues

Released 4/23/2018
2017- 2018 Multiple Vehicles - Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Variable Cam Timing (VCT) DTCs - Diagnostic Information

Released 4/23/2018
2013-2018 Focus/C-MAX/Escape - Key Fob Button Operations And PATS Starting Concerns - Diagnostic Clarifications

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
2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect - Engine Shut Off After Using Remote Start With Diagnostic Trouble (DTC) P1594 Stored In The Body Control Module (BCM)

Released 4/23/2018
2017-2018 Focus Electric, Fusion Energi - 2017 C-MAX Energi - EV Range Display Variance After Charging

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Focus - Horn Inoperative And/or Works Intermittently

Released 4/23/2018
2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi - HV Battery Does Not Charge While Connected To Delphi 120 Volt Charge Cord

Released 4/23/2018
2018 Focus 5 Door Only - Production Change - Right Hand Cargo Lamp Deleted

Released 4/17/2018
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor

Released 11/30/2017
Various Vehicles - Universal Serial Port (USB) Media Hub Warranty GSB

Released 9/25/2017
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Information General Service Bulletin (GSB)

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

Released 12/12/2018
Diagnosing Turbocharger Oil and Coolant Leaks

Released 12/11/2018
Various Vehicles - 1.0L EcoBoost - Coolant Consumption, White Smoke And/Or Runs Rough

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Released 12/11/2018
2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube

Released 1/29/2020
2015-2020 Various Vehicles - A/C Refrigerant Dye Installed In New Vehicles During Production

Released 1/29/2020
2013-2020 Various Vehicles - External Variable Displacement Control (EVDC) A/C Compressor Diagnostic Tool

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Released 6/27/2019
2013-2019 Various Vehicles - External Variable Displacement Control (EVDC) A/C Compressor Diagnostic Tool

Released 12/12/2018
2012-2018 Focus Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Lack Of Air Conditioning (A/C) - High-Voltage Battery Cooling Unit (Chiller) Leak

Released 4/23/2018
2016-2017 Focus RS - Inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) Readings

Released 1/29/2020
2015-2020 Various Vehicles - Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Variable Cam Timing (VCT) DTCs - Diagnostic Information

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Automatic Transmission - Multi Purpose Grease Application On Torque Converter Pilot Hub And Presence Of Engine And Crank Alignment Dowels

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Released 6/27/2019
2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube

Released 6/27/2019
2013-2018 Various Vehicles - All Wheel Drive (AWD) - Right Side Transfer Case Fluid Leak

Released 12/11/2018
2016-2018 Focus RS - 2.3L EcoBoost 350PS – Cylinder Head Gasket And/Or Cylinder Head Replacement - Updated Workshop Manual Procedure

Released 12/11/2018
2013-2018 Various Vehicles - All Wheel Drive (AWD) - Right Side Transfer Case Fluid Leak

Released 12/11/2018
2012-2018 Focus - 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) - Revised Sealing Procedure For Oil Pan And Rear Main Oil Seal

Released 12/11/2018
Various Vehicles - 2.0L EcoBoost - Coolant Consumption, White Smoke And/Or Runs Rough

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

Released 12/11/2018
Various Vehicles - 1.0L EcoBoost - Coolant Consumption, White Smoke And/Or Runs Rough

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
2018-2019 Focus/Transit Connect/Edge/Nautilus - 8F35- Appearance Of Fluid Leak From Transmission Axle Seal

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

Released 4/23/2018
2009-2018 Various Vehicles - No Start - Illuminated MIL And Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P161A After Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement

Released 4/23/2018
2015-2018 Focus ST - Misfire And/Or Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0300 And/Or P0316

Released 4/23/2018
2011-2018 Fiesta, 2012-2018 Focus - DPS6 - First Order Engine Vibration After Installation Of The Transmission Or Engine

Released 11/15/2017
DPS6 Transmission and Dual Clutch Service

Released 10/14/2016
Multiple Vehicles - Surface Preparation For Oil Leaks

Released 6/14/2016
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Oil White Fluorescent Dye Usage General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 9/4/2012
Multiple Vehicles - Lower End Engine Noise Diagnostic Aid - Inspecting the Oil Filter Element General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 6/27/2019
Various Vehicles - Wheel Concern Analysis General Service Bulletin

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

TSB Description

Released 6/27/2019
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Identification

Released 12/12/2018
Various Vehicles - Wheel Concern Analysis General Service Bulletin

Released 12/11/2018
2013-2019 Various Vehicles - Lane Keeping System (LKS) - Vibration/Steering Pull Or Drift Concerns

Released 4/23/2018
2016-2018 Focus RS Models Are Shipped With Front Spring Spacers That Must Be Removed During Pre-delivery Inspections (PDI)

Released 11/5/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Wheel Concern Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/11/2018
2013-2018 Various Vehicles - All Wheel Drive (AWD) - Right Side Transfer Case Fluid Leak

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

TSB Description

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 5/8/2018
Glass Concern Analysis and Build Date Decoder

Released 4/27/2018
LVDS and USB Cable Tester General Service Bulletin

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