Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
21B09 S2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service Action: o IDS level 128 or higher is now required to address various programming issues encountered. o C-MAX Energi vehicles are now serviceable with new software and hardware. Labor Allowances: C-MAX labor has been updated. Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: o The C-MAX 4G Upgrade Kit is now orderable at this time with a new part number. o MKX Rear seat backrest nut claim quantity updated. Technical Information updates: o Ensure IDS level 128 or higher is used. o Toggling Valet Mode is no longer required. o C-MAX Energi instructions are now available. Owner Notification: Non-repaired vehicle owners will be mailed the week of April 17, 2023. Pickup and Delivery: Added Customer Acknowledgement Form - Review form contents with customer prior to kit ordering and obtain customer signature prior to installation for Focus BEV, C-MAX, and Fusion Energi vehicles.
21B09-S1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit. The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and a complete shutdown of the 3G network took place in February 2022. Vehicles on the road equipped with a 3G telematics control unit (TCU) / embedded modem will lose mobile app functionality/connectivity.
21B09
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and will be fully decommissioned in February 2022. Vehicles on the road equipped with a 3G telematics control unit (TCU) / embedded modem will lose mobile app functionality/connectivity. Some owners are still within the *complimentary trial period (depending on model year and brand, see table below) for connected services.
TSB 20-2171
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, or a clunk/thump noise on turns. This may be due to the seat pan track. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to install a reinforcement.
SSM 48619
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 and the original keys cannot be accessed to disable the perimeter alarm. This concern would most often occur when a customer loses keys and the dealership is attempting to program new keys to the vehicle. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01A Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm - System Operation and Component Description has been updated to inform of the Controller Area Network (CAN) Protection Strategy. Follow the procedure outlined to prevent replacement of the Body Control Module (BCM) on CAN Protection Strategy equipped vehicles when original keys are lost and perimeter alarm is active. Refer to the WSM for further detail on the CAN Protection Strategy. Lost keys and replacement of BCM for lost keys is non-warrantable.
SSM 48301
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 20132017 C-MAX Energi, 20172018 C-MAX Hybrid, 20132020 Fusion Energi and 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with any of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P0496, P1450, P04ED, P04EF, P04EE, P2450, P2451. When performing pinpoint test (PPT) HX in the Powertrain Controls and Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual for the referenced DTCs, incorrect results may be obtained due to an internal powertrain control module (PCM) software conflict. In order to make sure the PPT provides accurate results, immediately prior to step HX22, make sure the fuel door is fully latched and then press the fuel door release button. Keep the door open while completing HX22, then fully latch again, prior to continuing the remainder of testing
SSM 48130
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 can attack the glass and cause visual distortion and/or discoloration on the outer surface which cannot be removed by further cleaning. If this type of distortion is found, inspect the area of the glass that is covered by the cowl and/or molding. The portion of glass that is covered by the cowl or molding will not be affected by the acid. Hydrofluoric acid damage is not a defect in material or workmanship and is not a warrantable condition.
TSB 18-2373
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) charge cord. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
tsb18-2216
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 second Generation 120-volt electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) charge cord. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SSM 47347
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2013-2017 C-Max PHEV may exhibit diagnostic code P2183 and may have the coolant hoses that attach to the lower bulkhead connections incorrectly installed. The two hoses share the same female connectors and mate to matching male tube ends. There are two primary methods for telling which hose is which. The hoses have a marking on the upper surface (when installed) for either inboard (IB) or outboard (OB) orientation. The other method is to observe the braided protective sleeves that are installed on the hoses. The longer, nylon sleeve is on the inboard hose and should be attached to the tube that is closest to the driver's side. The shorter, fabric sleeve in on the outboard hose and should be installed to the tube that is closer to the passenger's side.
SSM 46534
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2013-2017 Fusion Hybrid Energi built on or before 24-Mar-2017, 2012-2016 Focus Electric and 2013-2016 C-MAX Energi and equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 with no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct, perform any open TCU field service actions (FSAs). If U0198 DTC remains, remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall prior to programming. Reprogram the TCU using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 104.05 or higher. An internet connection is required. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
SSM 46371
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME 2012-2017 FOCUS ELECTRIC/2013-2017 CMAX ENERGI/FUSION ENERGI/2015-2017 MKC/MKZ/2016-2017 MKX AND 2017 CONTINENTAL VEHICLES OPERATING WITH A 3G TCU ON OR BEFORE 16-JAN-2017 MAY NOT RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS REMOTE COMMANDS VIA MYLINCOLN/MYFORD MOBILE PHONE APPLICATIONS. 2G NETWORKS WERE DECOMMISSIONED ON 16-JAN-2017. IF THE 3G TCU WAS OPERATING ON A 2G NETWORK, IT WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ATTEMPT TO RECONNECT TO THE REPLACEMENT 3G NETWORK. TO CORRECT, RESET THE TCU BY REMOVING ITS POWER FUSE FOR 5 MINUTES. IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT, FOLLOW NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS IN WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 415-00. REFER TO PTS OASIS HOME PAGE FOR TCU VERSION IDENTIFICATION. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 14G229 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
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Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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TSB-15-0089
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: A 12 VOLT BATTERY WILL DISCHARGE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX ENERGI. *PE
44863
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
15B04
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB CONTAINS OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. FORD 2013-2014 C-MAX HYBRID: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING 12VOLT BATTERY TEST AND MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. *LJ
ASI-45098
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION TO RESET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0B13 AFTER CONNECTING TO ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION. MODEL 2013-15 C-MAX PHEV, FUSION PHEV. *PE
TSB-14-0173
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: AFTER FOUR WHEEL FLAT TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE DISCHARGED OF 12 VOLT BATTERY AND/OR SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC CLUSTER MESSAGE. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX HYBRID OR ENERGI. *PE
ASI-44718
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: POTENTIAL DRIVING ISSUES OCCUR WHEN USING AFTERMARKET DEVICES FOR VEHICLES WITH SMART DATA LINK CONNECTOR (SDLC) AND TO CHECK FOR AFTERMARKET DEVICES AND DISCONNECT THEM FROM DATA LINK CONNECTORS AND RETEST FOR CODES PRIOR TO DIAGNOSTICS. MODEL 2012-14 FOCUS ELECTRIC, 2013-14 C-MAX HYBRID/ENERGI. *PE
TSB-14-0155
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS EXPERIENCE A DISCHARGE AND TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, A SERVICE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX. *PE
TSB-14-0151
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: AN INTERMITTENT NOISE IS HEARD MOSTLY AT SPECIFIC SPEEDS, RPM RANGES, AND VEHICLE LOADS, WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING AND NOISE IS LOUD, LOW FREQUENCY, AND DRONING POWERTRAIN TYPE, WHILE DRIVING UP A GRADE OR HILL. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX. *PE
ASI-44641
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD: VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING A DELAY OPENING OR STUCK CLOSED ON THE FUEL DOOR AFTER RELEASE BUTTON ON CENTER CONSOLE IS PRESSED. MODEL 2013-14 C-MAX ENERGI, FUSION ENERGI. *PE