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On certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness.
On certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness.
Inspect the ground connection harness. If required the tape on end of the connector will be reapplied and the nut tightened to the specified torque.
The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles.
The front suspension lower ball joint bolt/nut may not be torqued correctly on a small number of Fiesta vehicles.
Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have the torque confirmed.
Certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing.
Certain vehicles have been produced with a mismatch of information between Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) label Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and Registration documents regarding towing.
Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a new VIN label exchanged Certificate of Conformity or updated registration.
Certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM).
Certain Mach-E GT vehicles may have an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM).
Install a new software update to restore feature functionality
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured.
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured.
Dealers will inspect all vehicles and if found necessary will replace the part that is not meeting specification.
When the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime will not be audible at the same time
While monitoring vehicles in operation when the turn signal / hazard lamp audible indicator is activated an Event Warning Chime (e.g. Seat Belt warnings Lane Keeping warnings) at the same time will not be audible.
Affected vehicles need to receive updated Instrument Panel Cluster Software
On the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level
On affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level.
Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a software update that will restore feature functionality.
On the affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level
On affected vehicles the Brake Fluid Level Low warning message will not appear on the Instrument Panel Cluster when the brake fluid level falls below a pre-determined level.
Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a software update that will restore feature functionality.
The driver s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.
The driver�s seat belt might have the webbing routed through the anchor rubber trim sleeve instead of being routed through the metal anchor eyelet.
Carry out a visual inspection of the driver seat belt at the pre-tensioner. Any vehicle that has failed this inspection will be retained and the affected part will be replaced.
In the event of a fuel injector failing this will potentially cause a fuel leak.
In the event of a fuel injector failing this will potentially cause a fuel leak.
A drain tube will need to be installed to allow safe passage of the fuel away from hot surfaces in the event of a leak occurring. Also the dealer will perform a PCM software update that will reduce the engine power if a drop in fuel pressure is detected and a warning light will be illuminated to make the user aware.
THE VEHICLE COULD DEVELOP A CRACK AROUND THE EXHAUST MUFFLER FLANGE
It is possible that the exhaust muffler flange weld could crack and in extreme circumstances the exhaust muffler could detach from the vehicle.
Replace the exhaust muffler.
Some vehicles will intermittently show airbag light on.
Some vehicles may intermittently show the airbag light on.
Vehicles need to be checked and parts changed if required.
A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected.
A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected.
Conduct a visual inspection of the summer tyres to identify known and specific build codes. If after inspecting the vehicle a tyre(s) is identified as one of the known specific build numbers that falls in the suspect build range the Dealer will replace the affected tyre free of charge.
On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) feature to not work as intended.
On several Ranger vehicles an incorrectly configured Headlamp Control Module (HCM) is causing the Static Bending Light (SBL) feature to not work as intended.
Affected vehicles need to be returned to a Ford Authorised Dealer to have a new software update to restore feature functionality.
On certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM).
On certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM).
Update the Daytime Running Lamps software configuration.
Some Kuga vehicles with a panoramic roof may have a fixed glass panel with poor adhesion to the roof frame assembly
Some Kuga vehicles with a panoramic roof may have a fixed glass panel with poor adhesion to the roof frame assembly. As a result there is a possibility that the fixed glass panel could detach during driving causing a hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Check the panoramic roof frame If an affected date is present the fixed glass roof panel will need to be removed to inspect the integrity of the adhesive. If the adhesive is found to be compromised a new roof frame assembly will need to be installed.
The lower control arm might not meet manufacturing specification due to missing weld seams
There is a possibility the lower control arm might not meet manufacturing specification due to missing weld seams. In the event of the lower control arm not meeting specification this could potentially lead to a lower arm failure. If this happens the user may experience potential limited steerability causing a hazard to vehicle occupants and to other road users.
Visual inspection of affected parts . Any vehicle that has failed this inspection will have the affected part replaced.
VEHICLES COULD SUFFER A DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION FAILURE
A small number of Ford Ranger vehicles could suffer a differential drive pinion failure caused by micro cracks created during the production process.
Inspect and replace rear differential parts as necessary.
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BOLT MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION
On the affected vehicles there is a possibility that steering column bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification.
Inspect the bolt that secures the intermediate shaft to the steering column and tighten to specification.
LOWER SEATBELT BOLT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION
The lower front seatbelt bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification.
Inspect and re-torque the front lower seatbelt bolts to specification
VEHICLES COULD HAVE A FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE THAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED
A possibility that vehicles could have a front suspension knuckle that was incorrectly manufactured.
Inspect and if necessary replace the affected components.
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION
It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.
The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION
It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.
The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION
It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.
The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION
It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.
The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced
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