Ford F150

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FORD RECALLS F-150S, EXPEDITIONS AND LINCOLN NAVIGATORS
F ord recalls 7,500 trucks and SUVs because of welding problems related to the fuel pumps.  Z  ???

JUNE 13, 2018 — Ford has fuel pump problems that affect about 7,500 model year 2018 Ford F-150 trucks and 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI V6 engines.

The trucks and SUVs have misaligned welds between the high-pressure fuel pump housings and their mounting flanges that can allow fatigue cracks and fractures.

This in turn will cause the fuel pumps to move out of their intended positions. Ford says the seals of the cam covers or fuel lines will be affected and possibly allow oil or fuel to leak.

Although oil or fuel could possibly leak and make contact with an ignition source, Ford is unaware of any fires, crashes or injuries related to the fuel pumps.

The recall includes 5,645 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., another 1,625 in Canada and 310 vehicles in Mexico.

Ford didn't say when the recall will begin, but dealers will replace the fuel pumps, the high-pressure fuel discharge tubes and the mounting bolts.

Affected customers with questions should call 866-436-7332 and refer to recall number 18S17.

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-recalls-f-150-expeditions-lincoln-navigator.shtml

DETAILS:  https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,8122.msg140438.html#msg140438

 

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SSM 47377 – 2017-2018 F-150 – 3.5L EcoBoost – Oil Pan Leak – Built On Or Before 26-Feb-2018

Some 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine built at Kansas City Assembly Plant on or before 23-Feb-2018 or Dearborn Truck Plant on or before 26-Feb-2018 may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal.

Replace the oil pan following the procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 303-01.

After removing the oil pan, it is suggested to allow the crankcase to drain over night to minimize the chance of contaminating the sealing rail.

Prepare the engine sealing surface following the procedure in WSM Section, 303-00.

Proper usage of the Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes is critical.

If possible, allow the new RTV sealant to cure for 4 hours before refilling the engine with oil.

Correctly following the WSM procedures is critical.

Skipping or improperly completing steps may result in repeat oil pan leaks.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2017 – 2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2017 – 2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150

 

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SSM 47394 – 2013-2018 F-150, 2015-2018 Transit/Expedition, 2015-2017 Navigator – 3.5L EcoBoost – Engine Tick Type Noise From Cylinder Block

Some 2013-2018 F-150, 2015-2018 Transit/Expedition, and 2015-2017 Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine with greater than 20,000 miles may exhibit a tick type noise from the cylinder block area.

This noise may be caused by a cracked piston skirt.

The noise can be isolated to a cylinder using a stethoscope or other suitable listening device.

Canceling the affected cylinder will reduce or eliminate the noise.

If the noise is isolated to a specific cylinder, it is recommended to replace the short block.

If the noise cannot be isolated using the methods described, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM) for diagnosis.

A cracked piston skirt does not result in metal contamination of the engine or any related cylinder head damage.

Prior approval for short block replacement is not required under new vehicle limited warranty coverage.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2015 – 2018 TRUCK: TH V363N TRANSIT
2013 – 2014 TRUCK: F6 F150/LINCOLN MARK LT
2015 – 2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2018 TRUCK: B8 U553N EXPEDITION
2015 – 2017 TRUCK: B7 U222N EXPEDITION
2015 – 2017 TRUCK: B5 U228N NAVIGATOR

 

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SSM 47342 – 2018 F-150 Excluding Raptor – Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Located in Exterior Mirror – Built On Or After 10-Mar-2018

2018 F-150 vehicles excluding Raptor built at Dearborn Truck Plant on or after 26-Feb-2018 and at Kansas City Assembly Plant on or after 10-Mar-2018 have the AAT sensor located in the right exterior mirror.

The AAT sensor was relocated from the front grill/fascia area.

The AAT sensor is serviced separately from the mirror.

Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor GSB G0000178 for additional information.

The Workshop Manual (WSM) is in the process of being updated for non-Raptor vehicles.

The sensor location on Raptor vehicles has not changed

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150

 

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SSM 47343 – 2015-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty – Lack Of Cooling From HVAC System – Low Refrigerant Charge

Some 2015-2018 F-150 and 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) system due to a low refrigerant charge.

Using an ultraviolet (UV) leak detection light, inspect the condenser near the receiver/dryer cap for the presence of dye.

If dye is present, replace the condenser.

For claiming, use causal part 19712 and applicable labor operations in Section 11 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2017 – 2018 TRUCK: FE P558N SUPER DUTY
2015 – 2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150

 

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SSM 47337 – 2018 F-150 – 3.3L – Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) And/Or Runs Rough – DTC P0192 And/Or P0193 – Built On Or Before 31-May-2018

Some 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine built on or before 7-May-2018 at Dearborn Assembly Plant or on or before 31-May-2018 at Kansas City Assembly Plant may exhibit an illuminated MIL and/or runs rough condition with DTC P0192 and/or P0193.

Various other DTCs may be set.

This may be due to engine harness chaffing at the right cylinder head near connector C1056 at the cylinder head core plug boss.

The connector will need to be removed from the retainer to inspect the back side of the harness for any damage.

Repair as necessary.

Make sure to wrap the exposed wiring with Rotunda Coroplast Electrical Wire Harness Tape (RTTP part number NAI837X or equivalent) and reposition the harness to prevent future chaffing concerns.

For claiming, use causal part 12A581 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150

 

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SSM 47360 – 2013-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 Expedition/Navigator – Intermittent Grinding Noise From Integrated Wheel Ends (IWE) While Driving In Two Wheel Drive (2WD)

Some 2013-2018 F-150 and 2017-2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise coming from the right or left IWE area in 2WD mode.

This may be caused by an intermittent leak in the check valve.

Before completing any normal diagnosis suspect that the check valve is the root cause of the issue.

If the check valve has been ruled out as the root cause for the issue refer to Work Shop Manual 308-07 and follow normal diagnosis.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: B8 U553N EXPEDITION
2013 – 2017 TRUCK: B7 U222N EXPEDITION
2013 – 2014 TRUCK: F6 F150/LINCOLN MARK LT
2015 – 2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2013 – 2017 TRUCK: B5 U228N NAVIGATOR
2018 TRUCK: B9 U554N NAVIGATOR

 

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SSM 47322 – 2018 F-150 – 5.0L – Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) – DTCs P0087 And/Or P00C6 After High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement

Some 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L Port Fuel Direct Injected (PFDI) engine may exhibit an illuminated check engine lamp with DTC P0087 and/or DTC P00C6 stored in the PCM following a repair in which the fuel system was opened.

This concern may be due to not pressurizing the fuel system before starting the engine.

After reconnecting the fuel pump driver module (FPDM), cycle the ignition on and wait 3 seconds to pressurize the fuel system.

The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 is being updated to emphasize this direction.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150

 

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SSM 47384 – 2018 F-150 – Genuine Ford Accessory (GFA) Or Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) Installation

Some 2018 F-150 customers may request a GFA TBC or aftermarket TBC kit be installed.

Depending on vehicle content, the battery junction box (BJB) may not have the necessary fuse and/or terminals to provide power to the TBC.

If the BJB has terminals present at the F24 location, the 30A M-Case fuse GU5Z-14526-H found in the GFA TBC kit JL3Z-19H332-AA can be inserted into the BJB F24 location and the GFA TBC install can be completed.

If fuse F24 and terminals are not present, a fused jumper harness kit JL3Z-14A411-C must be installed.

The jumper harness and TBC installation instructions are available at www.accesssories.ford.com.

Vehicle option content determines the need to install the additional fused jumper harness kit, therefore the purchase and installation of the kit is non-warrantable.

Part Name Part Description
30A Fuse GU5Z-14526-H
GFA TBC Kit JL3Z-19H332-AA
fused jumper harness kit JL3Z-14A411-C

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150

 

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SSM 47312 – 2018 F-150 – Floor Shift Transmission Selector Lever – Floor Shift Gear Selection Indicator (PRNDL) Not Illuminated – Built On Or After 17-Jan-2018

2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a floor shift transmission selector lever built on or after 17-Jan-2018 are not equipped with an illuminated gear selection indicator (PRNDL) on the transmission selector lever assembly.

Do not attempt any repairs or replace any parts for this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150

 

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SSM 47406 – 2017-2018 F-150, 2018 Navigator – 3.5L EcoBoost – Built On Or Before 09-Mar-2018 – Oil Consumption

Some 2017-2018 F-150 and 2018 Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost and built on or before 09-Mar-2018 may exhibit excessive oil consumption.

If there are no visible external oil leaks, replace both engine valve covers.

Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-01. For claiming, use causal part 6582 and applicable labor operations in Section 6 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2017 – 2018 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2018 TRUCK: B9 U554N NAVIGATOR

 

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SSM 47257 – 2018 F-150/Expedition/Navigator/Transit/Explorer – Malfunction Indicator Illuminated (MIL) With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P025A

Some 2018 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P025A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).

This may be due to an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harness to the fuel pump driver module (FPDM) connector.

Confirm FPDM connector (F-150 C4336, Expedition/Navigator C433, Transit C433, Explorer C3239) is fully seated priorto performing PC/ED diagnostics or replacing any components.

Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: B8 EXPEDITION (U553)
2018 TRUCK: FC P552 F150
2018 TRUCK: B9 NAVIGATOR (U554)
2018 TRUCK: UB EXPLORER
2018 TRUCK: TH TRANSIT V363 FNA

 

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1.4 MILLION FORD F-150 TRUCKS INVESTIGATED FOR B-PILLAR FIRES
Government looks at seat belt pretensioners causing fires in the B pillars during F-150 . Z

AUGUST 7, 2018 — More than 1.4 million Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks are under federal investigation after reports of seat belt pretensioners causing fires in B pillars during crash events.

In a crash, seat belt pretensioners help to secure an occupant in their seat quicker than the blink of an eye. They pull the occupant into a seated position in an effort to ensure the occupant makes proper contact with the airbag.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it has received five reports about fires that occurred during crashes of 2015-2018 Ford F-150 SuperCrew .

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-f-150-trucks-investigated-b-pillar-fires.shtml

 

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Its an official Recall now!  Z

FORD RECALLS 1.6 MILLION F-150S AFTER 17 FIRES IN THE U.S.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 — Ford is recalling more than 1.6 million model year 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab trucks in the U.S. after 17 reports of fires caused after the seat belt pretensioners deployed in crash incidents.    ???

The automaker says a front seat belt pretensioner deployment can cause an excessive amount of sparks from the pretensioner devices and ignite the carpet, insulation and material inside the B-pillar areas.

Some reports say the fires went out on their own or were localized, while other reports say the fires spread.

Between April and October 2017, Ford knew of four reports of localized interior fires that occurred on 2015-2016 F-150s after the seat belt pretensioners deployed. An investigation on the four trucks was opened that focused on the front seat belt pretensioners (both retractor and lap anchor), electrical wiring, insulation and carpeting.

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-recalls-f-150s-17-fires.shtml

 

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FORD F-150 MASTER CYLINDER PROBLEMS CAUSE HUGE LAWSUIT.

Ford class-action lawsuit alleges Hitachi master cylinders in F-150 trucks cause brake fluid leaks. Z

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 — Ford F-150 master cylinder problems have caused a proposed class-action lawsuit that alleges the trucks suddenly lose their brakes because the Hitachi master cylinders have piston cup seals that allow brake fluid to leak.

The lawsuit includes owners and lessees of 2013-2018 Ford F-150 trucks that allegedly have front brake circuits that can suddenly fail.

According to the plaintiffs, the front brakes are responsible for 75 percent of the truck's braking force and without the front brakes the trucks can fail to stop, or in some cases even slow down.

Drivers of the 2013-2018 Ford F-150 trucks report rolling through stop signs and red lights and watching as their trucks roll into objects because the master cylinders lose their brake fluid.

All 2013-2018 Ford F-150s use master cylinders supplied by Hitachi, with the pistons fitted with just a single cup seal responsible for containing pressurized brake fluid. The lawsuit alleges this is unusual because pistons within master cylinders are usually fitted with two cup seals to ensure that fluid does not leak out of the master cylinders.

The Hitachi master cylinders allegedly place twice the sealing loads on its single piston cup seals. But the plaintiffs also claim the design relocates the usual placement of the cup seal from the piston to the master cylinder’s bore where the single cup seal rests in a groove machined into the bore of the master cylinder.

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-f-150-master-cylinder-problems-lawsuit.shtml

 

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I'm not sure if it's relevant to the 2018 F150 with the 3.5 L ecoboost engine but figured I will post this anyways on a newly released TSB-18-2354 on engine noise rattle on Decel and acel,hope this helps someone out.  Z 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ejP8Esh_M6YKWyH7a6Byfkf1uu7Kp5YK/view?usp=drivesdk

 

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FORD RECALLS 410,000 F-SERIES TRUCKS AFTER 3 FIRES
Engine block heater cables blamed for 3 fires while the cables were plugged into outlets.
Ford Recalls 410,000 F-Series Trucks . -Z

DECEMBER 21, 2018 — More than 410,280 Ford F-Series trucks are at risk of fires while the engine block heater cables are plugged into wall outlets. Three fires are already blamed on block heater cables that were corroded by water and other contaminants.

2015-2019 Ford F-150
2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty
2017-2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty
2017-2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty
2017-2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty
Ford learned of three truck fires in September and October, with two of those fires occuring in 2017 F-150s and one in a 2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty. All three fires occurred in Canada when the engine block heaters were plugged into wall outlets.

Ford analyzed warranty data for F-Series trucks with block heaters and found reports of heaters that stopped working, household breakers and outlets that tripped, reports of smoke and allegations of cables that melted.

Ford says a combination of things make the engine block heater cable susceptible to moisture, including a female connector angled upward at a 45-degree angle. In addition, the vehicles have low mounting positions and unshielded or exposed mounting locations.

Trucks located in areas where road salt is used are more likely to experience problems because of corrosion to the splice connector terminals. Over time, the corrosion can cause short-circuits in the splice connectors.

If electrical shorts are causing trouble, owners may receive warnings in the form of block heater failures or if home breakers or outlets trip. Customers should also be on guard for buzzing sounds or smoke or sparks when the heater cables are plugged into wall outlets.

Ford says a driver shouldn't worry about problems unless the truck is parked and the block heater cable is plugged into an electrical outlet.

The Ford truck engine block heater cable recall is expected to begin January 7, 2019. Ford dealers will either seal the block heater cables or replace them.

Concerned truck owners should call 866-436-7332 and refer to Ford's recall number, 18S45


http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-recalls-410000-f-series-trucks-3-fires.shtml

 

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FORD F-150 B-PILLAR FIRE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AFTER RECALL
Seat belt pretensioners created sparks that caused carpet, insulation and other materials to burn. Z

DECEMBER 25, 2018 — A Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab fire investigation has been closed after the automaker agreed to recall about two million trucks.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into 1.4 million trucks after complaints about fires that occurred at the B pillars where the seat belt pretensioners are located.

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-f-150-b-pillar-fire-investigation-closed-recall.shtml

 

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FORD F-150 TRANSMISSION LAWSUIT SAYS REVERSE DOESN'T WORK
California class-action says Ford F-150 trucks have dangerous transmission defects. Z

DECEMBER 30, 2018 — A Ford F-150 transmission lawsuit alleges the trucks won't shift into reverse gear unless the ignitions are shut off and turned back on.

According to the lawsuit, the transmissions have defects that cause the trucks to consistently fail to engage reverse gear when drivers shift to reverse. The plaintiff claims he was told the reverse gear failures are a "normal characteristic" of the transmissions.

However, the problem allegedly creates serious safety hazards because the trucks are not fit for ordinary use...

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-f-150-transmission-lawsuit-reverse-doesnt-work.shtml