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Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

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

TSB Description

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

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
VEHICLES WITH P035X (OR P0351 - P0360) DTC CODES

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
2005-2009 MULTIPLE VEHICLES - KEY HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

Released 4/23/2018
2007-2009 VEHICLES WITH 3.5L - ENGINE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS

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

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

Released 8/21/2015
Multiple Vehicles- All Wheel Drive (AWD) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Sealing General Service Bulletin (GSB)

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 2/24/2009
INOPERATIVE HEATED SEAT(S) - BUILT BEFORE 12/14/2007

Released 3/20/2008
BUZZ/HOOT/HUM/WHINE NOISE FROM FRONT HEATER/EVAPORATOR

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

Released 1/7/2008
STOPPED ON INCLINE—IN DRIVE OR REVERSE— WITHOUT BRAKE APPLIED—VEHICLE ROLLS—BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 12/4/1994
PAINT—PRIMED SHEET METAL—PREP PROCEDURE AND MSDS INFORMATION

Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

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

TSB Description

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

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

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
2005-2009 MULTIPLE VEHICLES - KEY HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

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

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

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

Released 8/21/2015
Multiple Vehicles- All Wheel Drive (AWD) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Sealing General Service Bulletin (GSB)

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

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

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

Released 9/10/2009
POOR AM / FM RADIO RECEPTION WITH REAR DEFROST ON

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 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 5/23/2008
INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER KEY (IKT)— INCOMPLETE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) PROGRAMMING AND/OR DTC B1139

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

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 5/15/2015
EMISSIONS RECALL - 2008 Model Year Taurus, Taurus X, and Sable Vehicles Certified to California Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) Standards - Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

TSB Description

Released 8/17/2012
MIL ON WITH DTCS - P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, AND/OR P0356 BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/1/2008

Released 5/31/2011
3.5L / 3.7L ENGINE - VCT CODES P0011, P0012, P0016, P0018, P0021, P0022 - RUNS ROUGH OR MISSES - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/15/2008

Released 6/1/2009
ROUGH / ROLLING IDLE / IDLE SPEED DROPS BELOW SPECIFICATION / LIGHT THROTTLE WITH CRUISE ENGAGED / LOW SPEED TIP IN CLUNK

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

Released 12/23/2008
HARSH DRIVELINE CLUNK FELT AT LOW SPEED - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H) - STOP AND GO DRIVING ON TIP-IN (COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT)

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

Released 10/31/2008
ROUGH / ROLLING IDLE / IDLE SPEED DROPS BELOW SPECIFICATION

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

Released 3/19/2014
MIL On With DTCs - P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, And/Or P0356 - Built On Or Before 3/1/2008

Released 4/17/2013
MIL On With DTCs - P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, And/Or P0356 Built On Or B efore 3/1/2008

TSB Description

Released 8/17/2012
MIL ON WITH DTCS - P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, AND/OR P0356 BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/1/2008

Released 8/1/2011
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355 AND OR P0356 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/1/2008

Released 1/29/2020
2008-2019 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Inoperative Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC) Blower Motor

Released 6/27/2019
2008-2019 Various Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Inoperative Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC) Blower Motor

TSB Description

Released 10/14/2009
A/C CLIMATE CONTROL - INCONSISTENT DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/20/2009

Released 9/10/2009
POOR AM / FM RADIO RECEPTION WITH REAR DEFROST ON

Released 2/24/2009
INOPERATIVE HEATED SEAT(S) - BUILT BEFORE 12/14/2007

Released 3/20/2008
BUZZ/HOOT/HUM/WHINE NOISE FROM FRONT HEATER/EVAPORATOR

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

Released 4/23/2018
2007-2009 VEHICLES WITH 3.5L - ENGINE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS

TSB Description

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

Released 8/9/2010
3.5L / 3.7L ENGINE - VCT CODES P0011, P0012, P0021, P0022 - RUNS ROUGH OR MISSES - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/15/2008

Released 12/15/2009
SERVICE TIP - POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) - RIGHT HAND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL LEAKS

Released 6/29/2009
3.5L/3.7L VCT CODES P0011, P0012, P0021, P0022 - RUNS ROUGH OR MISSES - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/15/2008

Released 4/17/2009
SERVICE TIP - POWER TAKE-OFF UNIT (PTU) - RIGHT HAND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL LEAKS

Released 12/23/2008
HARSH DRIVELINE CLUNK FELT AT LOW SPEED - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H) - STOP AND GO DRIVING ON TIP-IN (COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT)

Released 10/31/2008
ROUGH / ROLLING IDLE / IDLE SPEED DROPS BELOW SPECIFICATION

Released 9/24/2008
6F50 TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES—SERVICED AS ASSEMBLY

Released 5/30/2008
SERVICE TIP—POWER TAKE-OFF UNIT (PTU)— RIGHT HAND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEAL LEAKS

Released 4/22/2008
6F50 TRANSAXLE BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/15/2008— NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT, NO 3RD OR 5TH GEAR—DTC P0733, P0735, P0756

Released 10/16/2007
6F50 TRANSAXLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/21/2007— DTC P0715, P0717, P0718, P0720, P0721, P0722 AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT, NO UPSHIFT, FIFTH GEAR ONLY

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

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

TSB Description

Released 2/2/2010
SUSPENSION - REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR

Released 9/11/2009
FRONT STRUT NOISE - BUILT BEFORE 6/23/2009

Released 3/6/2009
UNEVEN STEERING ASSIST DURING PARKING MANEUVERS - BUILT BEFORE 4/30/2008

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

Released 12/21/2007
FRONT STRUT NOISE—BUILT BEFORE 10/19/2007

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

Released 10/3/2008
SYNC SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 12/4/1994
PAINT—PRIMED SHEET METAL—PREP PROCEDURE AND MSDS INFORMATION

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