Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 Transit Connect are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #SSM 48233

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167195

      Some 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), ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48205

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165687

      Some 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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 41853

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164601

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 24-Oct-2018 may exhibit lack of power steering assist, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0131 present, lost communication with the power steering control module (PSCM), the ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48154

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164602

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 24-Oct-2018 may exhibit lack of power steering assist, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0131 present, lost communication with the power steering control module (PSCM), the ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47792

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155564

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28-May-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault message in the message center. It is important to avoid cycling the ignition switch. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47792

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156876

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28-May-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault message in the message center. It is important to avoid cycling the ignition switch. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47554

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149781

      Some 2019 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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47548

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149779

      Some 2019 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 after a discharged battery. Read More »

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 47792

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156876

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 28-May-2018 may experience a lack of power steering assist or a power steering fault message in the message center. It is important to avoid cycling the ignition switch. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #SSM 48357

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168814

      Some 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. Read More »

    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

    • TSB #TSB 20-2047

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171865

      Some 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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 52335

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251952

      For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50306

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204040

      Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022 Transit Connect; 2020-2022 Aviator, F-Super Duty; and ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49821

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194428

      Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49210

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180428

      Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2087

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172969

      Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine, 2018-2020 F150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, 2017-2020 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #SSM 48266

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167231

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 08-Jul-2019 may exhibit an intermittent low fuel message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when the fuel level is higher than 1/8 of a tank. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 481616

      Date Announced:
      SEP 04, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165684

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 08-Jul-2019 may exhibit an intermittent low fuel message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when the fuel level is higher than 1/8 of a tank. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TSB 22-2281

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226926

      Some 2019-2021 Transit Connect vehicles built on or before 20-Dec-2021 and equipped with the 8F35 transmission may exhibit transmission slipping concerns, harsh engagements and various clutch diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51011

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217839

      Some 2018-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission built on or before 16-Mar-2022 may exhibit transmission slip during acceleration from a stop when hot. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2184

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211908

      2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission built on or before 01-Mar-2020 may exhibit delayed reverse or drive engagement when rolling. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2066

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10210730

      Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2268

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200744

      Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0766 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2226

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10199527

      2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission built on or before 01-Mar-2020 may exhibit delayed reverse or drive engagement when rolling. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2152

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194434

      Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2033

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189767

      Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48579

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171966

      Some 2018-2020 vehicles equipped with the 8F24, 8F35, 8F40, or 8F57 transmissions may have a trace amount of transmission fluid in the main control electrical connector. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2386

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169847

      Some 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48423

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169986

      Some 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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2213

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163576

      Some 2019 Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47976

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160931

      On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Read More »

    • TSB #18B31

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153982

      Certain 2019 Model Year Transit Connect Vehicles with an 8F35/40 Transmission - Transmission Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47682

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152481

      Some 2019 Focus/Transit Connect/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with 8F35 transmission may exhibit an appearance of a fluid leak or weep from transmission axle shaft seal. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:DOGS/SYNCHROS

    • TSB #SSM 50457

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207894

      Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or before 29-Jun-2020 may have a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0151 stored in the SYNC Module (Accessory Protocol Interface Module). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2294

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201620

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #SSM 49821

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194428

      Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #20B22

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176849

      In some of the affected vehicles, the optional speed limiter calibration (65mph or 75mph) was not properly programmed in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 50873

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214832

      Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50659

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10210240

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50588

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209212

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2411

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203656

      This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2342

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202705

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50067

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201050

      Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50045

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201015

      Some 2018-2021 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit an inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the charging pad and/or the phone charging icon in ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50039

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201013

      Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2263

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200743

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49820

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194425

      Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2150

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194433

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49690

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10189581

      For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 Escape/Explorer/SuperDuty/Transit/Aviator/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport/F-150/Mustang/Mach-E the Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics may direct to replace ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49406

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184640

      Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit, 2019-2020 Transit Connect, and 2020 EcoSport vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49390

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184632

      Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or before 29-Jun-2020 may have a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0151 stored in the SYNC Module (Accessory Protocol Interface Module). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2363

      Date Announced:
      OCT 20, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181924

      Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 EcoSport/Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180340

      Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/ Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/ Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49090

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179365

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 29-Mar-2018 and through 31-Aug-2018 and equipped with connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS), may exhibit the vehicle locator function ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2259

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179121

      Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/ Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/ Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49084

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179334

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48908

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177042

      Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48619

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172972

      SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48558

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172019

      SSM 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48516

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171938

      SSM 48516 - 2019 Transit Connect - Intermittent Inoperative Rear Back Up Camera - Vehicles Built On Or After 09 Nov 2018 through 30 Jun 2019 Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built between 9-Nov-2018 and 30-Jun-2019 equipped with the ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48443

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170921

      Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative electrical AC power outlet socket built on or after 28-May-2018. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48405

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169945

      Some 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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48357

      Date Announced:
      NOV 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168814

      Some 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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48316

      Date Announced:
      NOV 08, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168794

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48266

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167231

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 08-Jul-2019 may exhibit an intermittent low fuel message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when the fuel level is higher than 1/8 of a tank. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48260

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10167226

      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 accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 481616

      Date Announced:
      SEP 04, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165684

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 08-Jul-2019 may exhibit an intermittent low fuel message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when the fuel level is higher than 1/8 of a tank. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48128

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164501

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative AC outlet. This may be due to an inoperative DC/AC inverter. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48123

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164497

      For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48081

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163584

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicle owners may request a way to disable the enhanced security system to prevent motion from activating the vehicles anti-theft alarm. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47850

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159489

      Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47863

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156589

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles produced on or before 17-Dec-2018 and equipped with 4G Wi-Fi without SYNC, may exhibit a Wi-Fi Hotspot button not showing in the menu. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47846

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156564

      Some 2019 Mustang, Continental, Fusion, MKZ, F150, Transit Connect, Ranger, Edge or Nautilus with SYNC 3 may have the following intermittent symptoms: a solid blue screen when moving forward at speeds above 10 mph, the rear view camera ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47824

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155575

      Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47824

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156887

      Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47711

      Date Announced:
      DEC 14, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153948

      Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47635

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152464

      When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side under the steering column at the GWM, make sure that the ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49284

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181913

      Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180340

      Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/ Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/ Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #SSM 48130

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164508

      Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #SSM 48130

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164508

      Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB 20-2382

      Date Announced:
      NOV 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183416

      Some 2014-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on/or after 01-Feb-2013 may exhibit water dripping into the passenger front footwell. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SSM 51536

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235153

      For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2382

      Date Announced:
      NOV 06, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183416

      Some 2014-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on/or after 01-Feb-2013 may exhibit water dripping into the passenger front footwell. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #20B22

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176849

      In some of the affected vehicles, the optional speed limiter calibration (65mph or 75mph) was not properly programmed in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

    • TSB #TSB 20-2047

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171865

      Some 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. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB 22-2114

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209378

      This article supersedes TSB 20-2047 to update the model years affected. Some 2013-2022 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2047

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171865

      Some 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. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #SSM 50659

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10210240

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48516

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171938

      SSM 48516 - 2019 Transit Connect - Intermittent Inoperative Rear Back Up Camera - Vehicles Built On Or After 09 Nov 2018 through 30 Jun 2019 Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built between 9-Nov-2018 and 30-Jun-2019 equipped with the ... Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 22-2254

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214878

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB 20-2301

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180340

      Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/ Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/ Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance ... Read More »

    COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

    • TSB #SSM 50726

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10210816

      Some 2017-2021 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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50251

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203841

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SSM 50659

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10210240

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2114

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209378

      This article supersedes TSB 20-2047 to update the model years affected. Some 2013-2022 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50588

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209212

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2411

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203656

      This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2263

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200743

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49885

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198640

      Some 2019-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49820

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194425

      Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2152

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194434

      Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2150

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194433

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49747

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10191099

      Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49406

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184640

      Some 2018 Focus, 2019 Fiesta, 2019-2020 Transit, 2019-2020 Transit Connect, and 2020 EcoSport vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49390

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10184632

      Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or before 29-Jun-2020 may have a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0151 stored in the SYNC Module (Accessory Protocol Interface Module). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49194

      Date Announced:
      SEP 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180401

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 29-Mar-2018 and through 31-Aug-2018 and equipped with connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS), may exhibit the vehicle locator function ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49090

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179365

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles built on 29-Mar-2018 and through 31-Aug-2018 and equipped with connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS), may exhibit the vehicle locator function ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2259

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179121

      Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/ Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/ Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48908

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10177042

      Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. Read More »

    • TSB #20B22

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176849

      In some of the affected vehicles, the optional speed limiter calibration (65mph or 75mph) was not properly programmed in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48579

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171966

      Some 2018-2020 vehicles equipped with the 8F24, 8F35, 8F40, or 8F57 transmissions may have a trace amount of transmission fluid in the main control electrical connector. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47749

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153969

      Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47682

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152481

      Some 2019 Focus/Transit Connect/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with 8F35 transmission may exhibit an appearance of a fluid leak or weep from transmission axle shaft seal. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #SSM 50982

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217830

      Some 2018-2022 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit one of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging, inoperative, notification that the phone has been ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50588

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209212

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #SSM 50588

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209212

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50588

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209212

      Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2294

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201620

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SAN-Vol1 I1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240743

      The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2342

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202705

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 49284

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181913

      Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB 21-2152

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10194434

      Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #TSB 21-2379

      Date Announced:
      OCT 29, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10202862

      Some 2014-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on/or after 01-Feb-2013 may exhibit water dripping into the passenger front footwell. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48135

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164596

      Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48128

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164501

      Some 2019 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit an inoperative AC outlet. This may be due to an inoperative DC/AC inverter. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47967

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160880

      Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47850

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159489

      Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50457

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207894

      Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or before 29-Jun-2020 may have a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0151 stored in the SYNC Module (Accessory Protocol Interface Module). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 50251

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203841

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48619

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10172972

      SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is ... Read More »