"Complete" List of TSB's for your 2013+ SHO

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TSB 14-0234

CHATTER OR GRINDING NOISE WHEN POWER FOLDING THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 11/1/2014

Publication Date: December 24, 2014 

FORD:  2013-2015 Explorer

ISSUE:

Some 2013-2015 Explorer vehicles built on or before 11/1/2014 may exhibit a chatter or grinding noise when power folding the exterior rear view mirrors.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Remove the exterior mirror glass. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-09.
2.Remove the exterior mirror bezel and cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-09.
3.Install the mirror shim. (Figure 1)

  mirror shim Figure 1 – 14-0234
  a.Fold the mirror head forward towards the front of the vehicle.
  b.Press down on the outer edge of the mirror housing assembly to create a larger gap between the mirror spring and inner mirror housing.
  c.Continuing to press down, insert the shim into the gap between the mirror spring and inner mirror housing.
  d.The shim is inserted correctly when the grooved part of the shim is against the spring. The shim does not need to be completely seated into the deep groove for it to be installed correctly. The shim is designed with a stepped groove to accommodate variations in the mirror to spring gap.
  e.Fold the mirror back to its original position.
4.Reassemble the mirror. Refer to WSM Section 501-09.

PART NUMBER    PART NAME

BB5Z-17724-A      Mirror Shim

OPERATION    DESCRIPTION    TIME

140234A 2013-2015 Explorer: Install Shim In One (1) Exterior Mirror Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.3 Hr.
140234B 2013-2015 Explorer: Install Shim In Both (2) Exterior Mirrors Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.6 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.    CONDITION CODE

17683                     41

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TSB 15-0013 (supersedes TSB 14-0224)

DOOR AJAR LAMP REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH DOORS CLOSED

Publication Date: February 17, 2015 

FORD:  2011-2013 Edge; 2013 Flex; 2013-2014 Explorer
LINCOLN:  2011-2013 MKX; 2013 MKT

This article supersedes TSB 14-0224 to update the Service Procedure.

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2013 Edge, MKX, 2013 Flex and MKT vehicles built on or before 7/15/2013 and 2013-2014 Explorer vehicles built on or before 8/15/2013 may exhibit a door ajar lamp illuminated with all doors closed.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent to identify the suspect door.
  a.On Edge and MKX vehicles remove the affected door latch. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14.
  b.On Explorer, Flex and MKT vehicles remove the door trim panel from the door with the affected door latch. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
2.Verify the latch is in the open position, connect Essential Special Service Tool (ESST) to the door latch electrical connector.
  a.If the tool is left connected to the latch in a closed position, the tool will thermally shut down after approximately two (2) minutes and take ten (10) minutes to recover.
  b.For US dealers both the original ESST 501-408 and the new ESST 501-408A are acceptable for this procedure. Canadian dealers use ESST 501-408A.
3.Connect the ESST to the vehicle's 12-volt power supply.
4.Start the engine.
5.Turn the ESST on.
  a.A green light verifies the tool is powered on.
6.Actuate the door latch from the open to the closed position, then back to the open position with a screwdriver or similar tool.
  a.Two (2) clicks will confirm complete actuation.
7.Repeat step six, twenty (20) times.
  a.The latch must be cycled in this manner to make sure all electrical contacts are cleaned effectively to prevent a repeat repair.
8.Make sure the latch is left in the open position.
  a.On Edge and MKX vehicles reinstall the cycled door latch. Refer to WSM, Section 501-14.
  b.On Explorer, Flex and MKT vehicles reinstall the door trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.

PART NUMBER    PART NAME

W711513-S300     Push Pin (2 Req per Door)
W711521-S300     Push Pin (3 Req per Door)

OPERATION    DESCRIPTION    TIME

150013A 2011-2013 Edge/MKX: Remove The Door Latch On One (1) Front Door And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations C Or D) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 1.5 Hrs.
150013A 2013 MKT/Flex/Explorer: Remove The Door Panel On One (1) Front Door And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations C Or D) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 0.6 Hr.
150013B 2013-2014 Explorer: Remove The Door Panel On Both (2) Front Doors And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations C Or D) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 0.9 Hr.
150013B 2011-2013 Edge/MKX: Remove The Door Latch On Both (2) Front Doors And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations C Or D) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 2.7 Hrs.
150013B 2013 MKT/Flex: Remove The Door Panel On Both (2) Front Doors And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations C Or D) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 1.1 Hrs.
150013C 2011-2013 Edge/MKX: Remove The Door Latch On One (1) Rear Door And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations A Or B] (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 1.3 Hrs.
150013C 2013 MKT/Flex/Explorer: Remove The Door Panel On One (1) Rear Door And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations A Or B] (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 0.6 Hr.
150013D 2013-2014 Explorer: Remove The Door Panel On Both (2) Rear Doors And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations A Or B] (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 0.9 Hr.
150013D 2011-2013 Edge/MKX: Remove The Door Latch On Both (2) Rear Doors And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations A Or B] (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 2.2 Hrs.
150013D 2013 MKT/Flex: Remove The Door Panel On Both (2) Rear Doors And Cycle The Latch Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Operations A Or B] (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article) 1.0 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.    CONDITION CODE

7821813                  42

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TSB 15-0003

3.5L GTDI – FUEL ODOR FROM ENGINE OIL AND/OR ENGINE OIL LEVEL OVERFULL

Publication Date: January 14, 2015 

FORD:  2011-2014 F-150

This article supersedes TSB 14-0040 to update the Service Procedure and Part List.

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2014 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit a raw fuel odor from the engine oil and/or an engine oil level indication overfull.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Determine the part level of the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve by its color. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-08.
  a.If the PCV valve color is black proceed to Step 2.
  b.If the PCV valve color is brown proceed to Step 3.
2.Replace the PCV valve. Refer to WSM, Section 303-08.
3.Change the engine oil and filter.
4.Determine the vehicle build date. Refer to WSM, Section 100-01.
  a.If the vehicle was built on or before 10/24/2011 proceed to Step 5.
  b.If the vehicle was built after 10/24/2011 proceed to Step 9.
5.Remove and discard the brake booster vacuum hose. (Figure 1)

brake booster vacuum hose (Figure 1)
6.Install a new brake booster vacuum hose. (Figure 2)

new brake booster vacuum hose (Figure 2)
7.Install a cap over the open port on the air cleaner outlet pipe. (Figure 2)
8.Reprogram the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module to the latest calibration using IDS release 93.02 and higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.
9.Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 93.02 and higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com

NOTE: ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE TRANSMISSION'S UNIQUE PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

PART NUMBER    PART NAME

AA5Z-6A666-D      PCV
CL3Z-9C490-b       Vacuum Hose
W716372-S300      Vacuum Cap
FL-500S               Motorcraft® Oil Filter
XO-5W30-QSP       Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

OPERATION    DESCRIPTION     TIME

150003A 2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect The PCV Valve Only, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.8 Hr.
150003B 2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect And Replace The PCV Valve, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.9 Hr.
150003C 2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect The PCV Valve Only, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Replace The Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.0 Hr.
150003D 2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect And Replace The PCV Valve, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Replace The Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.    CONDITION CODE

6009                       42

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TSB 14-0023

HEADLINER DROPPING DOWN AND/OR LOOSE AT REAR WINDOW GLASS

Publication Date: January 30, 2014

FORD: 2011-2014 Taurus

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2014 Taurus vehicles may exhibit a loose or dropping down of the headliner at the rear window glass, mainly around the High Mounted Stop Lamp area. This may be caused by the headliner mounting brackets separating from the headliner.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct this condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Remove the headliner from the vehicle. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05.
2.Place the headliner on a work table and carefully remove any of the original adhesive from the mounting brackets and headliner surface.
3.Apply Motorcraft® Plastic Bonding Adhesive, to the back of the mounting brackets.
4.Using mild pressure seat the mounting brackets in their original locations and allow the adhesive to cure for 45 minutes.
5.Install the headliner. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.

PART NUMBER    PART NAME

TA-9                     Motorcraft® Plastic Bonding Adhesive

OPERATION    DESCRIPTION    TIME

140023A 2011-2014 Taurus: Reattach Brackets To Headliner Following The Service Procedure Includes Time To Remove And Install Headliner. 4.3 Hrs.
MT140023 Additional Time Remove And Install Equipment That Would Interfere With The Removal Of The Headliner Police Vehicles Only. Actual Time

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.    CONDITION CODE

5451916                 24

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TSS, OSS, TR sensors & Retaining Pin numbers (at least through 2012):

AA5Z-7M101-B SENSOR 538-295 -> TSS
7T4Z-7B210-A PIN - R 231298 -> Retaining Pin
AA5Z-7H103-A SENSOR 479975 -> OSS
9E9Z-7H557-B SENSOR 446858 -> TR

Useful in case of hard shift

[pejohnson]

Wow thanks everyone for your input on this thread.  Very helpful.

[Dxlnt1]

I think this site is maintaining an active and current list of all TSB and recall notices. The latest power steering recall for my 2011 which was announced couple months ago is on the list.

If you change year in address bar you can search any year Taurus and further change allows search for other vehicles as well.

http://www.fordproblems.com/tsbs/Taurus/2013/

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15S18/15V340/15V340000:  Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Failure Of Electric Power Steering Assist

Affected Cars:
Ford Flex 2011, 2012, 2013; Fusion 2011, 2012; Taurus 2011, 2012, 2013
Lincoln MKS 2011, 2012, 2013; MKT 2011, 2012, 2013; MKZ 2011, 2012
Mercury Milan 2011

Original Recall from the NHTSA

Manufacturer's Report Date:  June 2, 2015
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 15V340000
NHTSA Action Number:  PE14030
Component: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected:  393,623

Summary:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.

AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAUSED BY QUALITY ISSUES PERTAINING TO CONFORMAL COAT CONTAMINATION AND RIBBON CABLE PIN MISALIGNMENT WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR MOTOR MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF THE MOTOR POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL THAT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. FORD IS AWARE OF 16 ACCIDENT ALLEGATIONS AND THREE INJURY ALLEGATIONS RELATED TO THIS CONDITION IN THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS FIELD ACTION. MOST OF THE ACCIDENT ALLEGATIONS REPORT THAT MINOR VEHICLE DAMAGE WAS INCURRED, TYPICALLY EITHER WHEEL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM CONTACT WITH A CURB OR MINOR BODY DAMAGE. THE INJURY ALLEGATIONS WERE ALL REPORTED AS MINOR WITH NO INDICATION THAT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT FOR ANY OF THE INJURIES.

Consequence:

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ROAD IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THE STEERING SYSTEM WILL DEFAULT TO MANUAL STEERING MODE, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE STEERED IN A SAFE AND CONTROLLED MANNER. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS UNLIKELY TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ACCIDENTS AT HIGHER SPEEDS, AS THE AMOUNT OF ASSIST SUPPLIED IS INVERSELY PROPORTIONAL TO VEHICLE SPEED. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD REQUIRE HIGHER STEERING EFFORT, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM) CHECKED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). IF NO LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST DTCS ARE PRESENT, DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE PSCM SOFTWARE. THE UPDATED PSCM SOFTWARE WILL PROVIDE STEERING ASSIST FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DRIVE CYCLE IF A MOTOR POSITION SENSOR ENCODER FAULT OCCURS, AND A CLUSTER WARNING AND CHIME WILL BE PROVIDED. UPON SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE START-UPS, IF MULTIPLE FAULTS HAVE BEEN VERIFIED, STEERING ASSIST WILL BE REMOVED AND A CLUSTER WARNING AND CHIME WILL BE PROVIDED. IF ANY LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST DTCS ARE PRESENT, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR. IF A VEHICLE HAS THE PSCM SOFTWARE UPDATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS FIELD ACTION, AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST OCCURS AT A LATER DATE, THE OWNER WILL BE ABLE TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE STEERING GEAR REPLACED IF IT OCCURS WITHIN A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE FOR THE VEHICLE OR 150K MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. FORD PROVIDED THE GENERAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THE COST OF REMEDIES PAID FOR BY VEHICLE OWNERS PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION OF A SAFETY RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2015. THE ENDING DATE FOR REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY IS DECEMBER 31, 2015. FORD WILL FORWARD A COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO DEALERS TO THE AGENCY WHEN AVAILABLE.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration logo

Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdiTVN6TGRoQ0IweTA/view?pref=2&pli=1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdibGJPdUhTN0JGUk0/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdiM0hzOFFPWXRwVFU/view

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TSB 14-0172 MUTE BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL INOPERATIVE – NON-SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES

Publication Date: September 15, 2014 

FORD:  2014 Edge, Taurus

ISSUE:

Some 2014 Taurus vehicles built on 2/4/2014 and through 2/25/2014 and 2014 Edge vehicles built on 11/18/2013 and through 2/25/2014 may exhibit an inoperative steering wheel mounted mute button. This is only observed on non-Sync vehicles.

ACTION:

Reprogram the front controls display interface module (FCDIM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 91.05 and higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

OPERATION      DESCRIPTION   TIME
140172A       2014 Taurus And Edge: Reprogram The FCDIM And Clear Codes (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.3 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING   
BASIC PART NO.   CONDITION CODE
18B955 (Taurus)  42
19C116 (Edge)    42

Ford Module Programming (FMP) is a software application that allows subscribers to program electronic modules on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. It can be used for:

•Reprogramming emission-related (OBDII) modules on some vehicles manufactured in 1995 and all vehicles manufactured from 1996 to the present
•Reprogramming or reconfiguring non-emission-related modules on many vehicles (UBP and MS-CAN not supported)

In addition, module initialization (PATS) functions such as Keycode Erase/Reprogram and PCM Parameter Reset can be done using this application.

J2534 Device    using Ford Module Programming (FMP) can Reprogram and Configure most Modules.

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Report Receipt Date: JAN 28, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V040000
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 194,889

Vehicles:  FORD TAURUS 2010-2013; LINCOLN MKS 2011-2013

SUMMARY:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Report Receipt Date: JUL 02, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83,250

Vehicles:  FORD EDGE 2012-2014; FORD FLEX 2013-2014; FORD TAURUS 2013-2014; LINCOLN MKS 2013-2014; LINCOLN MKT 2013-2014; LINCOLN MKX 2012-2014

SUMMARY:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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15C07/15V464/15V464000:  Parking brake that may not fully engage when applied - risk of rollaway

Report Receipt Date: JUL 24, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V464000
Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
Potential Units Affected: 7165

Vehicles:  FORD EXPLORER 2015-2016; FORD FLEX 2015; FORD TAURUS 2015; LINCOLN MKS 2015; LINCOLN MKT 2015

SUMMARY:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

CONSEQUENCE:
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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14C10/14V710/14V710000: Improper Airbag Suppression

Report Receipt Date: NOV 07, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V710000
Component(s): SEATS

Vehicles:  FORD F-150 2014; FORD FLEX 2014

SUMMARY:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

CONSEQUENCE:
Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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13S04/13V227/13V227000: Fuel Delivery Module may Crack And Leak

Report Receipt Date: MAY 31, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V227000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Vehicles:  FORD EXPLORER 2013; FORD FLEX 2013; FORD FUSION 2013; FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN 2013; FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2013;  FORD TAURUS 2013; LINCOLN MKS 2013; LINCOLN MKT 2013; LINCOLN MKZ 2013

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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TSB 14-0186 (supersedes TSB 13-5-14)

TING/POP/CLICK NOISE – FRONT HALFSHAFT
Ting, Pop or Click Noise From the Front Wheel Area When Accelerating From a Stop, on Turns or When Shifting Between Drive/Reverse and/or Reverse/Drive

Publication Date: October 6, 2014 

FORD:  2011-2014 Flex; 2011-2015 Explorer, Taurus
LINCOLN:  2011-2014 MKS, MKT

This article supersedes TSB 13-5-14 to update the vehicle model years, Issue Statement and Part List.

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2015 Explorer, Taurus, 2011-2014 Flex, MKT and MKS vehicles may exhibit a noise that could be described as ting, pop or click noise from the front wheel area when accelerating from a stop, on turns or when shifting between drive/reverse and/or reverse/drive.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure Steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04. a.Do not remove the halfshafts from the transmission or power transfer unit (PTU).
2.Install one (1) thrust washer, metal surface first, over the halfshaft splines until the metal ring is flat against the wheel bearing mating surface. The nylon surface should face outward toward the hub/splines. (Figures 1 and 2)

Figure 1 – 14-0186

Figure 2 - 14-0186
3.Install the halfshaft to wheel hub. Refer to WSM, Section 205-04.

PART NUMBER    PART NAME

BB5Z-7G273-B   Washer – Thrust
W712435-S439  Nut – Wheel Hub
W714890-S440  Nut – Ball Joint
W713968-S440  Nut – Sway Bar Link
W714890-S440  Nut – Tie Rod End
W500220-S439  Bolt – Dynamic Suspension

OPERATION    DESCRIPTION    TIME

140186A 2011-2014 MKT, MKS: Install A Thrust Washer Onto One (1) Front Halfshaft Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.8 Hr.
140186B 2011-2014 MKT, MKS: Install A Thrust Washer Onto Both (2) Front Halfshafts Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.2 Hrs.
140186C 2011-2014 Flex 2011-2015 Taurus: Install A Thrust Washer Onto One (1) Front Halfshaft Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.7 Hr.
140186D 2011-2014 Flex 2011-2015 Taurus: Install A Thrust Washer Onto Both (2) Front Halfshafts Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs.
140186E 2011-2015 Explorer: Install A Thrust Washer Onto One (1) Front Halfshaft Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.7 Hr.
140186F 2011-2015 Explorer: Install A Thrust Washer Onto Both (2) Front Halfshafts Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.0 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.    CONDITION CODE
3B436                     42

-MANU Thank you sir for updating that.  Z