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2018 FORD Focus
2 Recalls for 2018 FORD Focus
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-28 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169. |
| 2018-10-22 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full. |
5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2018 FORD Focus
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-17 | transmission | |||
| 2023-02-24 | transmission | |||
| 2021-12-07 | transmission | |||
| 2021-11-19 | fuel system | |||
| 2021-11-12 | transmission |
165 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2018 FORD Focus
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11416372 | |||
| 2021-05-06 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11415476 | |||
| 2021-04-21 |
POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11413181 | |||
| 2021-04-21 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11413175 | |||
| 2021-04-12 |
ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11407781 | |||
| 2021-04-13 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11407992 | |||
| 2021-04-12 |
ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11407781 | |||
| 2021-04-07 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11406826 | |||
| 2021-03-30 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11405651 | |||
| 2021-03-29 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11405288 | |||
| 2021-03-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 11404979 | |||
| 2021-03-16 |
POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11403396 | |||
| 2021-03-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11403552 | |||
| 2021-03-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11402733 | |||
| 2020-06-26 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11330950 | |||
| 2021-03-04 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11399124 | |||
| 2021-02-18 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11396824 | |||
| 2021-02-17 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11396604 | |||
| 2021-02-03 |
AIR BAGS | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11394472 | |||
| 2021-02-02 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11394302 | |||
| 2021-02-05 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11394869 | |||
| 2021-01-30 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11390797 | |||
| 2021-02-09 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11395401 | |||
| 2021-01-13 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11387876 | |||
| 2021-01-14 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11388244 | |||
| 2021-01-22 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11389473 | |||
| 2021-01-05 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11386617 | |||
| 2021-01-03 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11386262 | |||
| 2021-01-08 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11387145 | |||
| 2021-01-03 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11386214 | |||
| 2021-01-11 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11387449 | |||
| 2020-12-09 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11378604 | |||
| 2020-12-04 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11377889 | |||
| 2020-12-08 |
POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11378480 | |||
| 2020-11-21 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11375711 | |||
| 2020-11-23 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11376040 | |||
| 2020-12-02 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11377516 | |||
| 2020-12-01 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11377284 | |||
| 2020-11-02 |
SERVICE BRAKES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11372735 | |||
| 2020-10-30 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11372367 | |||
| 2020-11-08 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11373679 | |||
| 2020-11-11 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11374145 | |||
| 2020-10-15 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11364427 | |||
| 2020-10-16 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11364736 | |||
| 2020-10-19 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11365181 | |||
| 2020-10-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11365865 | |||
| 2020-09-25 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11361149 | |||
| 2020-09-25 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11361145 | |||
| 2020-10-03 |
POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11362570 | |||
| 2020-09-23 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11360704 | |||
| 2020-09-22 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11360516 | |||
| 2020-08-29 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11352044 | |||
| 2020-09-01 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11352568 | |||
| 2020-08-26 |
ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11351406 | |||
| 2020-08-19 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11350230 | |||
| 2020-08-12 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11348873 | |||
| 2020-08-20 |
ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11350473 | |||
| 2020-07-28 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11341909 | |||
| 2020-08-06 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11343783 | |||
| 2020-07-17 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11339946 | |||
| 2020-07-17 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11339925 | |||
| 2020-07-21 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11340779 | |||
| 2020-07-22 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11340951 | |||
| 2020-07-09 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11338383 | |||
| 2020-07-14 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11339316 | |||
| 2020-06-26 |
ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11330960 | |||
| 2020-06-26 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11330950 | |||
| 2020-06-28 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11331292 | |||
| 2020-07-01 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11331963 | |||
| 2020-06-16 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11329134 | |||
| 2020-06-16 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11329132 | |||
| 2020-06-16 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11329124 | |||
| 2020-05-27 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11326142 | |||
| 2020-04-28 |
POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11322519 | |||
| 2020-04-29 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11322713 | |||
| 2020-05-13 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11324404 | |||
| 2020-05-08 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11323853 | |||
| 2020-05-15 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11324714 | |||
| 2020-04-06 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11320574 | |||
| 2020-04-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11321251 | |||
| 2020-03-31 |
ENGINE | SEATS
ODI Number: 11319821 | |||
| 2020-03-25 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11319204 | |||
| 2020-03-11 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11317483 | |||
| 2020-03-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11317785 | |||
| 2020-03-10 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11317169 | |||
| 2020-02-29 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11312246 | |||
| 2020-02-05 |
POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11307362 | |||
| 2020-01-27 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11302279 | |||
| 2020-02-05 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11307364 | |||
| 2020-01-16 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11299916 | |||
| 2020-01-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11297256 | |||
| 2019-12-26 |
AIR BAGS | ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11291305 | |||
| 2019-12-30 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11290512 | |||
| 2019-12-20 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11290332 | |||
| 2019-12-16 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11289250 | |||
| 2019-12-17 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11289641 | |||
| 2019-12-23 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11290803 | |||
| 2019-12-30 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11292006 | |||
| 2019-12-12 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11288760 | |||
| 2019-12-14 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11289057 | |||
| 2019-12-03 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11286759 | |||
| 2019-11-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11282570 | |||
| 2019-11-21 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11281601 | |||
| 2019-11-14 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11280175 | |||
| 2019-11-09 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11279137 | |||
| 2019-11-01 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11277524 | |||
| 2019-10-22 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11270175 | |||
| 2019-08-26 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11246324 | |||
| 2019-08-19 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11245108 | |||
| 2019-08-18 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11244768 | |||
| 2019-08-24 |
POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11246191 | |||
| 2019-08-28 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11252067 | |||
| 2019-08-15 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11244115 | |||
| 2019-08-15 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11244103 | |||
| 2019-08-12 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11243296 | |||
| 2019-08-11 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11243125 | |||
| 2019-07-25 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11234697 | |||
| 2019-08-01 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11241083 | |||
| 2019-07-16 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11232438 | |||
| 2019-07-23 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11234029 | |||
| 2019-07-23 |
POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11234306 | |||
| 2019-07-15 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11231955 | |||
| 2019-07-23 |
AIR BAGS | STEERING
ODI Number: 11234093 | |||
| 2019-09-26 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11258410 | |||
| 2019-10-03 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11265955 | |||
| 2019-09-23 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11257344 | |||
| 2019-09-24 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11257772 | |||
| 2019-09-08 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11254023 | |||
| 2019-09-06 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11253728 | |||
| 2019-05-13 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11207370 | |||
| 2019-05-03 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11205514 | |||
| 2019-05-09 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11206537 | |||
| 2019-04-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11196315 | |||
| 2019-04-16 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11196681 | |||
| 2019-04-23 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11203048 | |||
| 2019-04-23 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11203193 | |||
| 2019-04-08 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11194660 | |||
| 2019-04-01 |
POWER TRAIN | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11193064 | |||
| 2019-07-14 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11231679 | |||
| 2019-06-26 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11222833 | |||
| 2019-06-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11221099 | |||
| 2019-06-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11219946 | |||
| 2019-01-22 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11171466 | |||
| 2019-01-04 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11165828 | |||
| 2018-09-08 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11128226 | |||
| 2018-08-18 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11120830 | |||
| 2018-08-24 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11122188 | |||
| 2018-05-16 |
POWER TRAIN | STRUCTURE:BODY | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11094082 | |||
| 2018-05-25 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11097931 | |||
| 2019-02-25 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11182464 | |||
| 2019-02-12 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11176613 | |||
| 2019-02-09 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11175938 | |||
| 2018-03-04 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11076145 | |||
| 2018-12-06 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11156658 | |||
| 2018-11-10 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11150671 | |||
| 2018-10-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11144048 | |||
| 2018-11-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11145375 | |||
| 2018-10-25 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11142560 | |||
| 2018-10-25 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11142659 | |||
| 2018-08-01 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11115141 | |||
| 2018-07-05 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11109754 | |||
| 2018-06-22 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11103373 | |||
| 2018-06-25 |
SEAT BELTS | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 11103838 | |||
| 2018-01-07 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11060978 | |||
| 2018-11-19 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11152500 |
0 Investigations for 2018 FORD Focus
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
120 Service Alerts for 2018 FORD Focus
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-29 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ®/LincolnWayÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 cons Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-06-21 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-06-21 | 119811 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE
Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-05-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-05-02 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-21 | 220000 SEATS
This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-21 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-21 | 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-02-17 | 220000 SEATS
Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-23 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-23 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-04 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance. This may be due to the 3G cellular service functionality being decommissioned starting August 2021 and through March 2022. As the 3G cellular Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-04 | 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance. This may be due to the 3G cellular service functionality being decommissioned starting August 2021 and through March 2022. As the 3G cellular Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-27 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-07-22 | 220000 SEATS
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty, 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2021 Ranger/Nautilus, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-30 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2016-2018 Focus and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Jul-2019 may exhibit an illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressure Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 2018-20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2016-2018 Focus and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Jul-2019 may exhibit an illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressure Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-12 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
2015-2018 Focus service parts transmissions part # F1FP-7000-VB / F1FZ-7000-P built on 1-Aug-2020 and through 01-Mar-2021 may have an incorrect input speed sensor A (ISSA) shim thickness. This may cause an intermittent input speed sensor di Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-12 | 117110 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
2015-2018 Focus service parts transmissions part # F1FP-7000-VB / F1FZ-7000-P built on 1-Aug-2020 and through 01-Mar-2021 may have an incorrect input speed sensor A (ISSA) shim thickness. This may cause an intermittent input speed sensor di Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-24 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-12 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
2015-2018 Focus service parts transmissions part # F1FP-7000-VB / F1FZ-7000-P built on 1-Aug-2020 and through 01-Mar-2021 may have an incorrect input speed sensor A (ISSA) shim thickness. This may cause an intermittent input speed sensor di Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-24 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-08 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2016-2018 Focus and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Jul-2019, may exhibit an illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. Engineering is current Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-02-03 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu. When using the FordPass/Lincoln Way application, the cus Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit, 2019-2020 Transit Connect, and 2020 EcoSport vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. Engine Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-16 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit, 2019-2020 Transit Connect, and 2020 EcoSport vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. Engine Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-26 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu. When using the FordPass/Lincoln Way application, the cus Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-26 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu. When using the FordPass/Lincoln Way application, the cus Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-06 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/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 2018-201 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-17 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-17 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-18 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/C-MAX, And 2016-2018 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after the vehicle’s ignition has been turned off and turned back on. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-18 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles may Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-18 | 220000 SEATS
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles may Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-29 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a ‘Vehicle Failed To Start’ message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile applications. The cellular cloud systems wil Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered “deep sleep mode”. This mode is enabled due to the vehicle not being started for 14 consecutive days or battery vol Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-12 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/C-MAX, And 2016-2018 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after the vehicle’s ignition has been turned off and turned back on. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-12 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/C-MAX, And 2016-2018 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after the vehicle’s ignition has been turned off and turned back on. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-21 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the latest version of V3.0 software. This issue occurs when the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-01-15 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric vehicles may exhibit a Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center. This may be due to either an internal coolant leak on the upper or lower high voltage battery or co Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-20 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSM 48619 – Various Vehicles – Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle – CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-09 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SSM 48619 – Various Vehicles – Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle – CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-09 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-09 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-05 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-05 | 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-06 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSM 47927 – 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 Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-11 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SSM 47927 – 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 Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-26 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-26 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-14 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-06-24 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-10 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-26 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SSM 47948 – 2010-2019 Various Vehicles – Turbocharged Engines – Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing an Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-05 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-05 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-17 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for Smartlink that are ordered through Ford Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-12 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2019 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt electri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-04 | 220000 SEATS
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expedition, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan loose Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expedition, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan loose Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-09-21 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prior versions of SYNC 3 software this menu was present, however Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-09-19 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2012-2018 Focus BEV vehicles may exhibit DTC U0130 in the battery electric control module (BECM) after replacement of the high voltage (HV) battery pack. In order to correct the condition, perform a programmable module installation (PM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-09-13 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stor Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-14 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states ‘SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network’. To remove the inconvenience of t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-10 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body Control Module(BCM). Inspect the BCM for the presen Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-10 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body Control Module(BCM). Inspect the BCM for the presen Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-27 | 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles with 2.3L EcoBoost engine, may experience a momentary soft or long brake pedal in cold/wet/damp weather after extended driving conditions. Reprogram the ABS module using the latest software level of the appropria Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-27 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles with 2.3L EcoBoost engine, may experience a momentary soft or long brake pedal in cold/wet/damp weather after extended driving conditions. Reprogram the ABS module using the latest software level of the appropria Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-14 | 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-18 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX, Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles not equipped with an auto start/stop system may exhibit an inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-17 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2019 Escape and 2016-2018 Focus/C-Max vehicles may exhibit a customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or during auto headlamp on/off. The FDIM utilizes a ramp up and ramp do Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-01 | 010000 STEERING
2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-01 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after using the remote start function to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-07-02 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after using the remote start function to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The EV Range after fully charging a Focus Electric, C-MAX/Fusion Energi may vary after each charge event. The window sticker indicates 0-20 mile range for C-MAX Energi, 0-21 mile range for Fusion Energi. Variation of EV range may not indica Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 190000 TIRES
The EV Range after fully charging a Focus Electric, C-MAX/Fusion Energi may vary after each charge event. The window sticker indicates 0-20 mile range for C-MAX Energi, 0-21 mile range for Fusion Energi. Variation of EV range may not indica Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 200000 WHEELS
The EV Range after fully charging a Focus Electric, C-MAX/Fusion Energi may vary after each charge event. The window sticker indicates 0-20 mile range for C-MAX Energi, 0-21 mile range for Fusion Energi. Variation of EV range may not indica Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS may exhibit inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) readings with intermittent Air Conditioning(A/C) function. Instrument cluster will display 0 degrees F(-18 degrees C) until the vehicle is driven above 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Some 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS may exhibit inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) readings with intermittent Air Conditioning(A/C) function. Instrument cluster will display 0 degrees F(-18 degrees C) until the vehicle is driven above 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-10-25 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM station after shutting the vehicle off, leaving it off for at least 20 minutes, and then Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-10-15 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption,white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to the extended coolant pressure test in Workshop Manual (W Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-10-15 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
2014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption,white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to the extended coolant pressure test in Workshop Manual (W Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-22 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-22 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the ve Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the ve Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles equipped with 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit oil seepage at the block to head surface. The Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated. Refer to Section 303-01D. Revised procedure provides (2) additional 8 mm ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-08-23 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-05 | 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2018 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the Delphi 120 volt electric vehicle s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-23 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with remote start may exhibit the engine shut off after using the remote start function to start the vehicle with DTC P1594 stored in the BCM. If using the FordPass app, the app Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-23 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Some 2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with remote start may exhibit the engine shut off after using the remote start function to start the vehicle with DTC P1594 stored in the BCM. If using the FordPass app, the app Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-21 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate. This may also include, under ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-21 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. B Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The EV Range after fully charging a Focus Electric, C-MAX/Fusion Energi may vary after each charge event. The window sticker indicates 0-20 mile range for C-MAX Energi, 0-21 mile range for Fusion Energi. Variation of EV range may not indica Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS may exhibit inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) readings with intermittent Air Conditioning(A/C) function. Instrument cluster will display 0 degrees F(-18 degrees C) until the vehicle is driven above 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-10 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer – Parts a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-23 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some 2018 Focus vehicles may exhibit an inoperative and/or intermittent horn operation. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-06 for diagnosis. If testing leads to horn replacement, inspect connector C131 for corrosion and repair as n Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-21 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln Vehicle equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit a concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly. This may also inclu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-14 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-09 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some 2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles may exhibit paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed. It is recommended the wrap stay in place until vehicle is delivered, but no longer than 6 months past the vehicle build date. Longer Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-11-03 | 160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2013-2018 Escape, Focus and C-Max vehicles may exhibit a water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening panel, fixed glass, roof rails and roof ditch mouldings. Follow the pro Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-11-22 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-11-08 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2015-2018 Focus ST vehicles may exhibit MIL On with DTC’s P0300 and/or P0316 store in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory. Vehicle may also exhibit perceived misfire after cold start until Engine Coolant Temperature(ECT) reaches 49 d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-11-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2015-2018 Focus ST vehicles may exhibit MIL On with DTC’s P0300 and/or P0316 store in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory. Vehicle may also exhibit perceived misfire after cold start until Engine Coolant Temperature(ECT) reaches 49 d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-11-02 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-11-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-10-06 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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