Ford Focus Service Bulletins (2013)
170 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 10, 2017•Document ID: 10095154Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46295
- Date Added:
- March 15, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryTO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FLUORESCENT DYE PROVIDES A DISTINCT WHITE GLOW TO IDENTIFY ENGINE OIL LEAKS. THE NEW WHITE FLUORESCENT DYE REQUIRES A PURE UV DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION LAMP. THE WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT DYE AND PURE UV LAMP ARE NOW IN THE ROTUNDA CATALOG. DYE AND LAMP PART NUMBERS. GASOLINE ONLY DYE: 1 OUNCE BOTTLE 164-TP-33200601. DIESEL ONLY DYE: 8 OUNCE BOTTLE: 164-TP-3320-0008. PURE UV DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION LAMP 164-TP8695 OR 164-R3748.
Associated Products (162)2017 Ford C-Max2017 Ford Escape2017 Ford Expedition2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford F-1502017 Ford F-2502017 Ford F-3502017 Ford F-4502017 Ford F-5502017 Ford F-6502017 Ford F-7502017 Ford Fiesta2017 Ford Flex2017 Ford Focus2017 Ford Fusion2017 Ford Mustang2017 Ford Transit2017 Ford Transit Connect2017 Lincoln Continental2017 Lincoln MKC+ 142 moreAssociated Documents - December 5, 2016•Document ID: 10094770Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15N04-S2
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR MKC AND MKZ VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE RESERVE EQUIPMENT GROUP, AND CERTAIN 2012-2016 FOCUS ELECTRIC, C-MAX ENERGI, AND FUSION ENERGI VEHICLES - EMBEDDED MODEM REPLACEMENT.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 17, 2016•Document ID: 10095995Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46210
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySOME 2010-2016 EPAS EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING RELATED NOISES. THE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED IN SECTION 211-02. WHEN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING EPAS STEERING NOISES USE THE UPDATED PROCEDURES.
Associated Products (94)2016 Ford C-Max2016 Ford Edge2016 Ford Escape2016 Ford Expedition2016 Ford Explorer2016 Ford F-1502016 Ford Fiesta2016 Ford Flex2016 Ford Focus2016 Ford Fusion2016 Ford Mustang2016 Ford Taurus2016 Ford Transit2016 Lincoln MKC2016 Lincoln MKS2016 Lincoln MKT2016 Lincoln MKX2016 Lincoln MKZ2016 Lincoln Navigator2015 Ford C-Max+ 74 moreAssociated Documents - November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10095994Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46207
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2013-2017 FOCUS 4-DOOR SEDANS HAVE A SINGLE DAMPENER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE, ADJACENT TO THE LIFTING COIL SPRING, TO SLOW THE OPERATION OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DECK LID WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DECK LID IS HELD OPEN ONLY BY THE COIL SPRINGS CONNECTED TO THE HINGES. THE DAMPENER IS NOT CHARGED WITH GAS TO SUPPORT THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID LIKE THE 5 DOOR HATCHBACK LIFT CYLINDERS. REFER TO THE UPDATED WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 501-03 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. IT IS NORMAL FOR THE DAMPENER TO COMPRESS EASILY WHEN REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, UNLIKE THE HATCHBACK LIFT SUPPORT CYLINDERS.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 11, 2016•Document ID: 10095991Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46197
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2013-2017 FOCUS/C-MAX VEHICLES EXHIBIT A FRAYED/CUT SHORT APPEARANCE AT THE FRONT EDGE OF THE HEADLINER NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HEADLINER AND NO REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED. ON 5 DOOR FOCUS(HATCHBACK) THE EXPOSED EDGE AT THE REAR LIFT GATE AREA MAY BE DUE THE HEM LIP OUT OF POSITION (BENT) PULLING THE WEATHER STRIP OUT OF POSITION, EXPOSING THE EDGE. THE HEM LIP CAN EASILY BE REPOSITIONED AND WILL KEEP THE HEADLINER EDGE COVERED BY THE WEATHER-STRIP, WITHOUT HEADLINER REPLACEMENT.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 17, 2016•Document ID: 10091151Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46132
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR WAS GATHERING DATA FROM THE MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS, THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION MESSAGE WILL BE REPORTED AS THE VHR LOOKS FOR ANY WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. RERUN THE VHR WITH THE ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE IN PARK, AND ENSURE THE PARK BRAKE IS DISENGAGED. IF THE SYNC VHR IS STILL REPORTING A CONCERN TO THE CUSTOMERS SYNC OWNERS ACCOUNT, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION FOR DIAGNOSIS BY DTC OR SYMPTOM. STARTING IN 2015 NOT ALL SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES SUPPORT VHR, REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR VHR OPERATION.
Associated Products (136)2017 Ford Edge2017 Ford Escape2017 Ford Expedition2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Fiesta2017 Ford Flex2017 Ford Focus2017 Ford Fusion2017 Ford Mustang2017 Ford Taurus2017 Ford Transit2017 Lincoln MKC2017 Lincoln MKZ2017 Lincoln Navigator2016 Ford Edge2016 Ford Escape2016 Ford Expedition2016 Ford Explorer2016 Ford Fiesta2016 Ford Flex+ 116 moreAssociated Documents - October 17, 2016•Document ID: 10090681Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46132
- Date Added:
- February 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR WAS GATHERING DATA FROM THE MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS, THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION MESSAGE WILL BE REPORTED AS THE VHR LOOKS FOR ANY WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. RERUN THE VHR WITH THE ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE IN PARK, AND ENSURE THE PARK BRAKE IS DISENGAGED. IF THE SYNC VHR IS STILL REPORTING A CONCERN TO THE CUSTOMERS SYNC OWNERS ACCOUNT, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION FOR DIAGNOSIS BY DTC OR SYMPTOM. STARTING IN 2015 NOT ALL SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES SUPPORT VHR, REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR VHR OPERATION.
Associated Products (133)2017 Ford Edge2017 Ford Escape2017 Ford Expedition2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Fiesta2017 Ford Flex2017 Ford Focus2017 Ford Fusion2017 Ford Mustang2017 Lincoln MKC2017 Lincoln MKZ2016 Ford Edge2016 Ford Escape2016 Ford Expedition2016 Ford Explorer2016 Ford Fiesta2016 Ford Flex2016 Ford Focus2016 Ford Fusion2016 Ford Mustang+ 113 moreAssociated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10109079Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46102
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
Associated Products (110)2017 Ford C-Max2017 Ford Edge2017 Ford Escape2017 Ford Expedition2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford F-1502017 Ford Fiesta2017 Ford Flex2017 Ford Focus2017 Ford Fusion2017 Ford Mustang2017 Ford Taurus2017 Ford Transit2017 Ford Transit Connect2017 Lincoln Continental2017 Lincoln MKC2017 Lincoln MKT2017 Lincoln MKX2017 Lincoln MKZ2017 Lincoln Navigator+ 90 moreAssociated Documents - September 26, 2016•Document ID: 10109047Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 16-0129
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power. These symptoms are usually accompanied by an illuminated Check Engine lamp. Additional symptoms may include messages in the message center indicating hill start assist is not available, that parking aid malfunction/service is required or the transmission PRNDL/S gear selector on the instrument cluster may flash. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, U0101, U1013 and/or P0606 will be present or stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 21, 2016•Document ID: 10109070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46085
- Date Added:
- August 1, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
Associated Products (297)2017 Ford C-Max2017 Ford Edge2017 Ford Escape2017 Ford Expedition2017 Ford Explorer2017 Ford F-1502017 Ford F-6502017 Ford F-7502017 Ford Fiesta2017 Ford Flex2017 Ford Focus2017 Ford Fusion2017 Ford Mustang2017 Ford Taurus2017 Ford Transit2017 Ford Transit Connect2017 Lincoln Continental2017 Lincoln MKC2017 Lincoln MKT2017 Lincoln MKX+ 277 moreAssociated Documents - September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10075261Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-0031
- Date Added:
- June 22, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryISSUE Some 2013-2014 Focus ST, Fusion, Escape and MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine and built on 9/1/2012 and through 8/1/2013 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2096 (post catalyst fuel trim system too lean bank 1) stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. This may be due to engine oil migrating from the variable valve timing (VVT) oil control solenoids through the engine wire harness to the catalyst monitor sensor (CMS).
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 16, 2016•Document ID: 10092576Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15B22-S2
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2011 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FIESTA AND 2012 THROUGH 2014 MODEL YEAR FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR OVERT TCM FAILURE WARNING.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 16, 2016•Document ID: 10092575Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 14M01-S6
- Date Added:
- February 23, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2011 THROUGH 2014 MODEL YEAR FIESTA AND FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER / TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT SEAL WARRANTY EXTENSION.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - August 16, 2016•Document ID: 10092372Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB16-0109
- Date Added:
- February 21, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2011-2015 FIESTA VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/15/2014 AND 2012-2016 FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER ON LIGHT ACCELERATION. SOME VEHICLES MAY OR MAY NOT EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 27, 2016•Document ID: 10091223Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB16-0101
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySOME 2013-2014 FOCUS ST, FUSION, ESCAPE AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE AND BUILT ON 9/1/2012 AND THROUGH 8/1/2013 MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY. THIS MAY BE DUE TO ENGINE OIL MIGRATING FROM THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) OIL CONTROL SOLENOIDS THROUGH THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS TO THE CATALYST MONITOR SENSOR (CMS). FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - July 19, 2016•Document ID: 10091429Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 45941
- Date Added:
- February 13, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2011-2016 FIESTA AND 2012-2016 FOCUS WITH DPS6 TRANSMISSION HAVE A NEW CLUTCH AVAILABLE. THIS CHANGE AFFECTS TCM/PCM CALIBRATIONS. 2011-2013 FIESTA CALIBRATIONS HAVE NOT YET BEEN RELEASED, CONTINUE TO SERVICE WITH BV6Z-7B546-F CLUTCH, PERFORM ANY REPROGRAMMING WITH IDS RELEASE 101.01 ONLY. 2014-2016 FIESTA VEHICLES CONTINUE TO USE FA6Z-7B546-A CLUTCH AND ARE NOT AFFECTED BY CALIBRATION. 2012-2016 FOCUS CAN USE CLUTCH F1FZ-7B546-B FOLLOWING TSB 15-0120 AND FSA 14M01 AND CALIBRATIONS RELEASED WITH IDS 101.02. WORKSHOP MANUALS HAVE BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE A REPAIR VALIDATION CODE (RVC) IN DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM, PINPOINT TEST A (FOCUS, 2014-15 FIESTA), PINPOINT TEST N (2011-2013 FIESTA). RVC CODE IS NOT REQUIRED ON WARRANTY CLAIMS AT THIS TIME. ALL PUBLICATIONS WILL UPDATE SOON, WHEN 2011-2013 FIESTA CALIBRATION IS RELEASED.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - July 11, 2016•Document ID: 10091270Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 45923
- Date Added:
- February 11, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2013-2016 FOCUS S MODEL VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE AN OUTSIDE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED IN THE IPC AND THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE ADDED. THE SENSOR IS IN THE RIGHT HAND OUTSIDE MIRROR AND IS USED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FOR CALCULATIONS.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 24, 2016•Document ID: 10091149Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 45898
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2012-2016 FOCUS SEDAN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID WON'T STAY UP
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - June 14, 2016•Document ID: 10091154Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 14M02-S2
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2011 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FIESTA AND 2012 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - June 14, 2016•Document ID: 10091153Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15B22-S1
- Date Added:
- February 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2011 THROUGH 2015 MODEL YEAR FIESTA AND 2012 THROUGH 2014 MODEL YEAR FOCUS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR OVERT TCM FAILURE WARNING
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