2017 Ford Flex technical service bulletins
82 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2017 Ford Flex.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 25E10-S1
- New vehicle delivery hold
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Loose driver side B-pillar front door upper moulding
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their...
- Ssm 48619
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- Inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and/or collision avoidance system with a...
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'....
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Turn signal that does not operate as expected when the steering column multifunction switch is moved to...
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Certain 2017 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Intermittent blank screen
- Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis...
- SYNC display message of Please check your surroundings for safety along with no rear view camera image...
- 2013-2017
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0011, P0012, P0014,...
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Condition in which the siriusxm traffic listing is not loading but all remaining travel link features...
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX,...
- Condition in which the SiriusXM Traffic Listing is not loading but all remaining Travel Link features...
- Following concerns; the GPS not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon...
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on...
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