Ford Focus Service Bulletins (2016)
216 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 22, 2016•Document ID: 10094646Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46283
- Date Added:
- March 11, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySOME OWNERS OF 2016 FORD AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 MAY INQUIRE ABOUT UPGRADING TO APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO. THIS UPGRADE IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THOSE VEHICLES. APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ONLY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 V2.0 OR LATER. THIS UPGRADE FOR 2016 FORD AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2017. THE SYNC VERSION CAN BE CONFIRMED VIA OASIS. MONITOR OASIS FOR FUTURE UPDATES.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - December 22, 2016•Document ID: 10094645Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46282
- Date Added:
- March 11, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2014-2017 FIESTA AND 2015-2017 FOCUS VEHICLES WITH THE 1.0L GTDI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE ROD RATTLE. THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE WASTEGATE LINKAGE. THIS NOISE IS CONSIDERED NORMAL AND IS NOT A SIGN OF A DEFECTIVE TURBOCHARGER. THE WASTEGATE ROD HAS CLEARANCES BUILT INTO THE CONTROL LINKAGE TO ACCOMMODATE THERMAL EXPANSION. THE TURBOCHARGER SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED FOR THIS CONDITION.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - December 20, 2016•Document ID: 10094637Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46277
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016 FOCUS VEHICLES MAY NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE REPROGRAMMING OR PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) OF THE BCM. MAKE CERTAIN THE INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) IS AT RELEASE 103.03 OR HIGHER BEFORE ATTEMPTING BCM PROGRAMMING.
Associated Products (1)Associated 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 - December 2, 2016•Document ID: 10094603Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46232
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016-2017 FOCUS RS WITH SYNC 3 MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A SOUND MODE SELECTION IS DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) SOUND SETTINGS SCREEN. FOCUS RS AUDIO SYSTEMS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH SOUND MODE SURROUND SOUND. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, PERFORM THE SYNC ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE (APIM) STANDARD PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 415-00. FOR CLAIMING, USE CAUSAL PART 14G371 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SERVICE LABOR TIME STANDARDS (SLTS) MANUAL.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 17, 2016•Document ID: 10095996Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46211
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016-2017 FOCUS RS VEHICLES WITH SYNC 3 MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SOUND MODE SELECTION IS DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) SOUND SETTINGS SCREEN. FOCUS RS AUDIO SYSTEMS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH SOUND MODE SURROUND SOUND. ENGINEERING IS AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND NO REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED AT THIS TIME. MONITOR OASIS FOR FUTURE UPDATES. THE SYNC VERSION CAN BE CONFIRMED VIA OASIS.
Associated Products (2)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 - November 11, 2016•Document ID: 10095990Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46196
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2016-2017 FOCUS VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 10/NOV/2016 WILL NO LONGER HAVE A FLEX-FUEL BADGE. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR A MIS-BUILT UNIT, AND/OR ADD THE BADGE TO THE TAILGATE AND/OR LIFT GATE. SERVICE MANAGEMENT TEAM PLEASE SHARE WITH THE SALES TEAM THE DELETION OF THE BADGE WAS INTENTIONAL.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 11, 2016•Document ID: 10095982Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46192
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2016-2017 FOCUS VEHICLES WITH 2.0L GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION(GDI) ENGINES BUILT ON OR AFTER 04/07/2016 WILL NO LONGER HAVE A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP COVER. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR A MISS-BUILT UNIT, AND/OR ADD THE COVER BACK ON THE ENGINE. SERVICE MANAGEMENT TEAM PLEASE SHARE WITH THE SALES TEAM THE DELETION OF THE COVER WAS INTENTIONAL.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 9, 2016•Document ID: 10096001Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16B43
- Date Added:
- March 21, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2016-2017 MODEL YEAR FOCUS RS VEHICLES - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 2, 2016•Document ID: 10095978Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46176
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016 C-MAX AND FOCUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ALARM SYSTEM. A WORK AROUND UNTIL THE SOFTWARE IS UPDATED(4TH QTR. 2016), PROCEDURE IS AVAILABLE. 1. PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. 2. TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND KEEP IT OFF. 3. TURN THE VEHICLE OFF (PUSH BUTTON START/STOP. 4.EXIT VEHICLE AND LOCK THE DOORS TO ACTIVATE THE ALARM. NOTE: IF THE BRAKE IS TOUCHED AFTER TURNING THE KEY OFF THEN JUST TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN AND START THIS PROCEDURE AGAIN.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 28, 2016•Document ID: 10091136Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46164
- Date Added:
- February 9, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySOME 2016 C-MAX BUILT ON 1-MAY-2016 AND THROUGH 6-SEP-2016, MAY EXHIBIT A FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ALARM SYSTEM. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SOFTWARE. REPROGRAM THE BCM TO THE LATEST CALIBRATION USING IDS RELEASE 102.05 OR 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. USE CAUSAL PART 14A068 AND APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS IN SECTION 10 OF THE SLTS MANUAL.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 26, 2016•Document ID: 10091003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46153
- Date Added:
- February 9, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySETTING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. RECENT CUSTOMER CLINICS REVEALED THAT MOST EVERY VEHICLE IN THE CLINICS HAD THE TIRE PRESSURES SET INCORRECTLY. TIRE PRESSURES FROM THE FACTORY ARE NOT SET TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. MAINTAINING THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS KEY TO THE RIDE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE AND AFFECTS RIDE QUALITY, HANDLING, LOAD CAPACITY AND TIRE WEAR. THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE SETTINGS CAN BE FOUND ON THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR JAM. DO NOT USE THE TIRE PRESSURES LISTED ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES. MAINTAINING THE TIRE PRESSURE IS PART OF NORMAL MAINTENANCE. IT SHOULD BE RECHECKED MONTHLY, PER THE OWNER GUIDE AND DURING THE RECOMMENDED TIRE ROTATION INTERVALS.
Associated Products (78)2017 Ford C-Max2017 Ford Edge2017 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 Taurus2017 Ford Transit2017 Lincoln Continental+ 58 moreAssociated 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 - October 5, 2016•Document ID: 10090636Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 46110
- Date Added:
- February 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2017 ESCAPE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ROOF OPENING PANEL BUILT ON OR AFTER 6/6/16 HAVE A CHANGE TO THE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE FOR BOTH THE ROOF OPENING PANEL AND THE SHIELD(SUNSHADE). REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL, SECTION 501-17. IN STEP 2 FOR THE PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 5 SECONDS, DO NOT RELEASE THE TILT SWITCH(SLIDING GLASS PANEL CLOSE SWITCH) OR THE SHIELD (SUNSHADE) CONTROL CLOSE SWITCH. THE SWITCHES MUST BE HELD DOWN DURING THIS STEP. PLEASE NOTE THAT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 6/6/16 AND 6/10/16 MAY HAVE EITHER THE NEW OR OLD INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE.
Associated Products (2)Associated 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