2017 Ford Focus service bulletins & manufacturer communications
177 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Focus. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 177
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-20…25B51 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 9, 2026
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program25H05 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 29, 2026
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation25N17 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Mar 25, 2026
- Certain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV) Replacement (if required) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming Submitting Own…25E05 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 4, 2026
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Certain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV) Replacement (if required) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming25E05 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 3, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns inc…TSB 25-2570 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 26, 2025
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this progra…25H05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 19, 2025
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 54366 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 2025
- Certain 2012 – 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicle Line One-Time Canister Purge Valve Replacement24N07 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 4, 2024
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 20…TSB 24-2165 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 27, 2024
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- 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 i…SSM 52335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
- 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. T…SAN-Vol1 I1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2023
- 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. It is also not recommended to ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX an…TSB 22-2309 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 3, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassà  à  à  à ®/LincolnWayà  à  à  à ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. T…SSM 50975 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2022
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX an…TSB 22-2230 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 21, 2022
- Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) an…TSB 22-2162 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 2, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 …TSB 22-2104 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2022
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Dut…SSM 50502 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 17, 2022
- Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to…SSM 50375 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 23, 2021
- Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance. This may be due to the 3G cellular service functionality being decommissioned sta…SSM 50257 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Nov 4, 2021
- 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, P0…SSM 50067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2021
- 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. This is…SSM 50039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty…TSB 21-2236 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 22, 2021
- Some 2016-2018 Focus and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Jul-2019 may exhibit an illuminated …SSM 49918 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 30, 2021
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/…TSB 21-2175 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 2, 2021
- Some 2016-2018 Focus and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Jul-2019 may exhibit an illuminated …SSM 49843 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 2, 2021
- 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, P0…SSM 49821 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 24, 2021
- 2015-2018 Focus service parts transmissions part # F1FP-7000-VB / F1FZ-7000-P built on 1-Aug-2020 and through 01-Mar-2021 may have an incorrect input speed sensor A (ISSA) shim thi…SSM 49798 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 12, 2021
- Some 2016-2018 Focus and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine, 6F15 automatic transmission and built on or before 3-Jul-2019, may exhibit an illuminated…SSM 49726 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 8, 2021
- 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. Alth…SSM 49210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 2020
- In some of the affected vehicles, customer may report erratic shifting, missed gear shifting, vibration, and check engine light illumination with one or more of the following codes…20B23-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 18, 2020
- Some 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/C-MAX, And 2016-2018 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after th…SSM 49086 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2020
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/F…TSB 20-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2020
- Certain 2016 through 2017 Model Year Focus equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission - Replacement of Clutch Actuator Motors In some of the affected vehicles, customer may report…20B23 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 20, 2020
- Some 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/C-MAX, And 2016-2018 Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after th…SSM 48911 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 18, 2020
- 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 steeri…SSM 48908 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2020
- Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lin…SSM 48858 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2020
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 …TSB 20-2171 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 18, 2020
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered "deep sleep mode". This mode is enabled due to the vehi…SSM 48757 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2020
- 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 …SSM 48619 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 9, 2020
- Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric vehicles may exhibit a Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center. This may be due to either an internal c…TSB 20-2004 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2020
- 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, P…SSM 48423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 20, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the…SSM 48340 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 21, 2019
- Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this …SSM 48135 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 14, 2019
- 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 som…SSM 48130 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2019
- 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) fo…SSM 48123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2019
- Short-Term DPS6 Dealer Customer Handling DirectionDPS6 Dealer Com. · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 12, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigatio…SSM 48053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 24, 2019
- 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 no…SSM 47976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2019
- 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) P06…SSM 47967 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2019
- SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehi…SSM 47948 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 26, 2019
- 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) P06…SSM 47850 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 26, 2019
- SSM 47927 - 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta - Radio Reverting To AM Or FM After Vehicle Shut Down and Start Up Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 201…SSM 47927 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 11, 2019
- Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX, Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles not equipped with an auto start/stop system may exhibit an inability to program and/or no electrical pow…SSM 47875 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2019
- 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 …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- 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 …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles - Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement17B32-S2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 29, 2019
- 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. Warranty re…SSM 47749 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Escape and 2016-2018 Focus/C-Max vehicles may exhibit a customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or during a…SSM 47748 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2019
- 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 co…SSM 47711 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 14, 2018
- Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2019 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to char…TSB 18-2373 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 2018
- Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service p…SSM 47703 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 10, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expediti…TSB 18-2361 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2018
- Some 2012-2018 Focus BEV vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C. This may be due to a high-voltage battery coolant cooler (chiller) leak that may have been caused by prior transmission…TSB 18-2352 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 29, 2018
- 2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles with 2.3L EcoBoost engine, may experience a momentary soft or long brake pedal in cold/wet/damp weather after extended driving conditions. Reprogram the…SSM 47688 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 27, 2018
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be fol…SSM 47662 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2018
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input …SSM 47638 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 2017 F-Super Duty, 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator and 2016-2018 Focus/Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM station after shutting the v…SSM 47617 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 25, 2018
- 2014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption,white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer…SSM 47587 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prio…SSM 47538 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 21, 2018
- Some 2012-2018 Focus BEV vehicles may exhibit DTC U0130 in the battery electric control module (BECM) after replacement of the high voltage (HV) battery pack. In order to correct t…SSM 47528 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut …SSM 47519 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 13, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 18-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 23, 2018
- 2015-2018 Edge, Fusion, Focus, MKZ, MKC, Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to t…SSM 47462 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 13, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigatio…SSM 47444 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles equipped with 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit oil seepage at the block to head surface. The Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated. Refer to Secti…SSM 47443 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P159…SSM 47397 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 2, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update …SSM 47380 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 22, 2018
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47379 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 22, 2018
- Certain 2017 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - California Emission Warranty Parts Coverage18L02 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 14, 2018
- Certain 2017 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - California Emission Warranty Parts Coverage18M02 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 13, 2018
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now ava…SSM 47211 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2018
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 47201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2018
- Some 2013-2017 Fusion Energi, 2012-2017 Focus Electric and 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi vehicles equipped with a TCU built on or before 11-Oct-2017 may exhibit a discharged battery, inop…SSM 47198 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 29, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with remote start may exhibit the engine shut off after using the remote start function to start the vehicle with DTC …SSM 47187 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 23, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit functional concerns where USB audio playback an…SSM 47171 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2018
- Some 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…SSM 47170 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 21, 2018
- Some 2015-2018 Focus ST vehicles may exhibit a misfire condition and/or illuminated MIL with DTCs P0300 and/or P0316 with engine coolant temperature below 49°C (120°F). Follow the …TSB18-2093 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 21, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47167 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 19, 2018
- Some 2012-2017 Focus BEV, 2013-2016 Fusion Energi And 2013-2017 CMAX Energi vehicles equipped with a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via My Fo…SSM 47161 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 15, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape and Focus vehicles may experience a message during key programing that states "Back End Server Failed". To correct this condition, reprogram the Remote Frequency A…SSM 47155 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 14, 2018
- Some 2012-2018 Focus Electric, 2013-2017 C-Max Energi, and 2013-2018 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) may exhibit the high voltage (HV) battery failing to char…SSM 47130 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 5, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln Vehicle equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit a concern where USB Audio playback and App Link …SSM 47100 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 2018
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify w…SSM 47080 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Focus RS vehicles may exhibit paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed. It is recommended the wrap stay in place until vehicle is delivered, but…SSM 47068 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 9, 2018
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement17B32-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 2, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 29, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47041 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 29, 2018
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles - Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement17B32 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2018
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles - Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement17B32 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 22, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The EV Range after fully charging a Focus Electric, C-MAX/Fusion Energi may vary after each charge event. The window sticker indicates 0-20 mile range for C-MAX Energi, 0-21 mile r…SSM 47007 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS may exhibit inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) readings with intermittent Air Conditioning(A/C) function. Instrument cluster will display 0 …SSM 47004 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The EV Range after fully charging a Focus Electric, C-MAX/Fusion Energi may vary after each charge event. The window sticker indicates 0-20 mile range for C-MAX Energi, 0-21 mile r…SSM 47007 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS may exhibit inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) readings with intermittent Air Conditioning(A/C) function. Instrument cluster will display 0 …SSM 47004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now ava…SSM 46949 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 29, 2017
- Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requi…SSM 46948 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 29, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grid…SSM 46947 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Nov 29, 2017
- Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to th…SSM 46930 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2017
- Some 2015-2018 Focus ST vehicles may exhibit MIL On with DTC's P0300 and/or P0316 store in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory. Vehicle may also exhibit perceived misfire after c…SSM 46907 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 8, 2017
- Some 2013-2018 Escape, Focus and C-Max vehicles may exhibit a water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening panel, fixe…17-2218 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 3, 2017
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset pr…SSM 46900 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 2, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Focus RS vehicles built on or before 02-Aug-2017 may exhibit an Unable to Change Drive Mode message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated malfu…tsb17-2217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 27, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grid…SSM 46861 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2017
- Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to th…SSM 46860 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 Focus vehicles equipped with a dual clutch power-shift transmission may exhibit excessive engine vibration. This may be due to a binding condition with the powertrai…SSM 46850 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 3, 2017
- Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requi…SSM 46848 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Focus RS vehicles may exhibit paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed. It is recommended the wrap stay in place until vehicle is delivered, but…SSM 46842 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Sep 26, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update …SSM 46834 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 21, 2017
- 2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI, 2.3L GTDI, or 2.5L PFI engine will either be equipped with a diamond washer on each side of a smooth-faced crankshaft timing sprocket (earl…SSM 46816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 13, 2017
- Some 2014-2017 Focus ST vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit an audible engine idle ticking noise at normal operating temp…SSM 46814 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 13, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. To recover the screen, perform a …SSM 46813 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 13, 2017
- Some 2017 Model Year Focus vehicles equipped with 1.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection(GTDI) engines may exhibit illuminated malfunction indicator light(MIL) with DTC P04DB …SSM 46705 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 18, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford/Lincoln vehicles SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blank screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refe…SSM 46702 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 14, 2017
- Some 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 1.0L Gasoline Turbo Direct Injection (GTDI) engines built on 27-Feb-2017 and through 12-Apr-2017 may exhibit excessive engine idle vibrations…SSM 46549 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 26, 2017
- Some 2014-2017 Focus/C-MAX vehicles when a replacement BCM is received for a service repair may include a white Keyless Entry Card. In an effort to consolidate the complexity of BC…SSM 46545 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 26, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Focus RS customers may ask to have the upshift lamp operation programmed to function on their vehicle. North American vehicles do not support this feature and it can…SSM 46540 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 Focus ST vehicles may exhibit MIL On with a perceived Misfire after cold start. Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC's) may include P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303,P0304, and P03…SSM 46539 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Focus RS vehicles built on or before 03-Apr-2017 may exhibit an Unable to Change Drive Mode message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated malfu…TSB 17-2063 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 7, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considere…SSM 46486 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 23, 2017
- 2016-2017 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from bottoming out and to provide ramp clearance during shipping. The vehicle is shipp…SSM 46477 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 21, 2017
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle body (etb). For all etb concerns, the appropriate diagnostic must…SSM 46466 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 16, 2017
- Some 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…SSM 46450 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 14, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with 2.0l, 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection(gtdi) …SSM 46438 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 8, 2017
- 2013-2017 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 an…SSM 46421 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 2, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles equipped with a 2.3l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine and built on or before 10-dec-2016 may exhibit an illuminated mil with dt…TSB 17-0016 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 22, 2017
- 2011-2017 fiesta and 2012-2017 focus service pigtail for transmission control module connector c1750a is available. If repairs are needed use part number fu2z-14s411-va. Replacemen…SSM 46358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 6, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs customers may ask to have the global window open option programmed to function on their vehicle. North american vehicles do not support this feature and it …SSM 46340 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 focus vehicles equipped with remote start (factory or dealer installed) may exhibit a climate control system that does not respond correctly to a remote start event.…SSM 46339 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles may exhibit a message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) that states drive mode selection not possible. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) …SSM 46337 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 27, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0l gasoline turbo direct injection (gtdi) engine and built on or before 18-jan-2017 may exhibit an illuminated mil with dtc p04db (c…TSB 17-0010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 27, 2017
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 46332 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 24, 2017
- The 2012-2017 focus workshop manual (wsm) procedure for oil pan and rear main oil seal installation has been revised. Refer to wsm, section 303-01 removal and installation. The sea…SSM 46303 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 13, 2017
- The ev range after fully charging a 2017 focus electric, c-max/fusion energi may vary after each charge event. The window sticker indicates 0-20 mile range for 2017 cmax energi, 0-…SSM 46297 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 11, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 focus and c-max vehicles built on or after 1-aug-2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed t…SSM 46296 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 10, 2017
- To 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 revi…SSM 46295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2017
- Some 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 i…SSM 46282 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 22, 2016
- 2017 focus has the incorrect refrigerant listed in the workshop manual(wsm), it shows r134a. The owners guide is correct for all except for the focus st supplement. The orange labe…SSM 46280 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 22, 2016
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). For all etb concerns, the appropriate diagnostic m…SSM 46266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 14, 2016
- Some 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 r…SSM 46232 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 2, 2016
- Some 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 scr…SSM 46211 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 17, 2016
- Some 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…SSM 46207 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 2016
- Some 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 a…SSM 46197 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 11, 2016
- 2016-2017 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…SSM 46196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 11, 2016
- 2016-2017 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…SSM 46192 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 11, 2016
- Certain 2016-2017 model year focus rs vehicles - powertrain control module reprogramming16B43 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 9, 2016
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). For all etb concerns, the appropriate diagnostic m…SSM 46158 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 27, 2016
- Setting 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 ev…SSM 46153 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 26, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the siriusxm traffic listing is not loading but all remaining travel l…SSM 46151 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2016
- Some 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 …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 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 …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 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 m…SSM 46102 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Sep 30, 2016
- The 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 diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT, and Edge and 2017 Explorer, Fusion, MKZ, Super Duty, T…SSM 46073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 19, 2016
- Some 2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the SiriusXM Traffic Listing is not loading but all remaining Travel Link f…SSM 46058 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 8, 2016
- Some 2017 Focus and C-Max vehicles built on or after 8/1/2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed to remov…SSM 46053 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Sep 5, 2016
- Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature. The 2016-2017 workshop manual section 501-11 was updated 8/2016 with revised diagnostics, the 2015 ws…SSM 46011 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 18, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on the home screen or a system lock up when the phone is connected. Applink ma…SSM 45918 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience the following concerns; the gps not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon spinning in…SSM 45917 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2016
- 2012-2016 focus sedan luggage compartment lid won't stay upSSM 45898 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 24, 2016