Ford Transit Connect Service Bulletins (2020)
93 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 21, 2020•Document ID: 10171865Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER; PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 20-2047
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable that is in need of adjustment. It may be necessary to reduce the cable end fitting length. It is not necessary to install a new second row seat.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - February 18, 2020•Document ID: 10172019Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48558
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySSM 48558 - 2017-2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Various FordPass/LincolnWay Mobile App Concerns Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct this condition prior to programming, remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall. Delete all previous session files for the vehicle. Verify that the electronic serial number (ESN) is now displayed. Start a new IDS/FDRS session. Program the TCU to the latest IDS/FDRS version level. Make sure you are connected to the internet before retesting. 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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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48551
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySSM 48551 - 2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With SYNC 3 Various SYNC Performance Related Concerns Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit various performance related concerns such as: intermittent frozen or blank screen, voice prompts with excessive pause between words, remote start not able to be scheduled from Ford Pass or Lincoln Way, Sirius Travel link not working properly, CarPlay not launching on connection or a black screen when connected. To correct this condition, check for SYNC software update on FDRS or Oasis under SYNC the section. If an update is available, refer to WSM section 415-00 to update the APIM software. If the problem persists after programming or no update is available, refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for diagnosis. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 14, 2020•Document ID: 10171955Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48552
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySSM 48552 - 2020 Various Vehicles - Equipped With SYNC 3 - System Stating "In Michigan" When Using Push To Talk Navigation Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the infotainment system stating in Michiganwhen trying to select a point of interest using the push to talk feature on the navigation system. Engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition, which is expected to be available in May. Please monitor OASIS for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - January 20, 2020•Document ID: 10170929Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48468
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020 Escape/Corsair, Edge, Explorer, Fusion, Ranger, Transit Connect Vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit a "Battery Backup Component Failure" message in the cluster. This may be accompanied by DTC 1477-09 - Backup Battery Component Failure. This may be due to the TCU experiencing a sudden temperature change. To correct this condition, reprogram the TCU using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 17, 2020•Document ID: 10170921Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48443
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative electrical AC power outlet socket built on or after 28-May-2018. This may be due to a body control module (BCM) software missing a signal to the alternating current to direct current (AC/DC) inverter control module. To correct the condition, reprogram the BCM with the latest level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming use causal part 14A068 and applicable labor operations in Section 03 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 13, 2020•Document ID: 10170922Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48444
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the FordPass or Lincolnway app. If only the scheduling portion of the remote start system is not functioning, no repair attempts should be made to correct this condition. If the remote start system is not functioning using the key fob and/or the on-demand remote start function from FordPass or Lincolnway application, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06 for further diagnosis. Do not attempt repairs at this time. Engineering is currently investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - December 20, 2019•Document ID: 10169847Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 19-2386
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect and 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0766 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and/or intermittent no reverse engagement concerns. This may be due to contamination in the main control valve body separator plate orifice. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to clean the contamination from the main control plate.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - December 20, 2019•Document ID: 10169986Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48423
- Date Added:
- January 8, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement of the VCT solenoid, refer to Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) pinpoint test HK11 to cycle the affected VCT solenoid 10 times to attempt to clear the debris. For claiming, use causal part 6M280 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48405
- Date Added:
- January 8, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2018-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 27-Sep-2018 may exhibit a customer symptom of a wireless charging system that appears inoperative. These vehicles will have a mobile device holder with a rubber mat with wireless charging symbols but may not be equipped with the wireless charging feature. This may be due to the vehicle being ordered without the wireless charging option. To confirm if the vehicle is equipped with wireless charging, remove the rubber mat and confirm that the surface below has a charger-shaped rectangular depression. If the surface is fully flat, the vehicle is not equipped with wireless charging. The vehicle is not misbuilt, do not submit a claim for this condition.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168814Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48357
- Date Added:
- December 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 03-Oct-2019 may exhibit the park aid intermittently inoperative and/or an intermittent park aid fault. This may be due to a parking aid module (PAM) software issue. To correct the condition, update the PAM using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. For claiming use causal part number 15K866 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 2, 2019•Document ID: 10167195Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48233
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28-May-2018 may exhibit lack of power steering assist with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0131 present and a loss of communication with the power steering control module (PSCM), the body control module (BCM), the instrument cluster (IC), and/or the steering column control module (SCCM). Inspect mega fuse F2 (80 Amp) powering the PSCM. Some F2 fuses may be open due to over tightening and may need replacement. If the fuse integrity is verified, proceed with standard repair processes. Base casual part number is 14290 which is the fuse box/harness assembly.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 18, 2019•Document ID: 10165687Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 48205
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28-May-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault in the message center at start up which may occur after a discharged battery. Do not replace the steering rack and pinion or the power steering control module (PSCM) for this condition. Reprogram the PSCM with the latest level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Use applicable labor operations in Section 03 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
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