2017 Ford Focus technical service bulletins
178 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2017 Ford Focus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine...
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and...
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest...
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- Certain 2015
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Certain 2015
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Certain 2012 – 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicle Line One-Time Canister Purge Valve Replacement
- 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
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- 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 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in...
- Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- 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
- Various 2014-2020 vehicles equipped with a 3G modem may experience a lack of 3G modem performance
- 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 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressure
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- 2015-2018
- Illuminated oil pressure warning lamp with a loss of engine oil pressure
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- In some of the affected vehicles,
- Concern where the radio will revert to an AM or FM station after the vehicle's ignition has been turned...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Certain 2016 through 2017 Model Year Focus equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their...
- Ssm 48619
- Stop Safely Now message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center
- 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...
- Short-Term DPS6 Dealer Customer Handling Direction
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- 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
- Ssm 47927
- Inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles...
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles
- Customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or...
- 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'....
- High voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the second Generation 120-volt electric...
- Concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang,...
- Lack of A/C. This may be due to a high-voltage battery coolant cooler (chiller) leak that may have been...
- 2016-2018
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration,...
- Concern where the radio reverts to an AM or FM station after shutting the vehicle off, leaving it off for...
- 2014-2017
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- DTC U0130 in the battery electric control module (BECM) after replacement of the high voltage (HV) battery...
- Immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after...
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped...
- 2015-2018
- Oil seepage at the block to head surface
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after...
- 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
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Discharged battery, inoperative remote features via MyFord Mobile app, incomplete user authorization...
- Engine shut off after using the remote start function to start the vehicle with DTC P1594 stored in the...
- Misfire condition and/or illuminated MIL with DTCs P0300 and/or P0316 with engine coolant temperature...
- 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
- Inoperative remote features via My Ford Mobile app, discharged battery, incomplete user authorization...
- Message during key programing that states "Back End Server Failed". To correct this condition, reprogram...
- High voltage (HV) battery failing to charge while connected to the Delphi 120 volt electric vehicle...
- 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...
- Paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed
- Certain 2016-2017 Model Year Focus RS Vehicles Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement
- Some 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS may exhibit inaccurate Outside Air Temperature(OAT) readings with...
- The EV Range after fully charging a Focus Electric, C-MAX/Fusion Energi may vary after each charge event
- 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...
- Inoperative mobile device navigation applications
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- MIL On with DTC's P0300 and/or P0316 store in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory
- Water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening...
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Unable to Change Drive Mode message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated...
- Excessive engine vibration
- Paint discoloration once the protective wrap guard is removed
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Audible engine idle ticking noise at normal operating temperature
- 2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI, 2.3L GTDI, or 2.5L PFI engine will either be equipped with a...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator light(MIL) with DTC P04DB (crankcase ventilation system disconnected)...
- Intermittent blank screen
- Some 2014-2017 Focus/C-MAX vehicles when a replacement BCM is received for a service repair may include a...
- Excessive engine idle vibrations
- MIL On with a perceived Misfire after cold start
- Some 2016-2017 Focus RS customers may ask to have the upshift lamp operation programmed to function on...
- Unable to Change Drive Mode message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or an illuminated...
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various...
- 2016-2017 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from...
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0011, P0012, P0014,...
- Some 2016-2017 F150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles...
- 2013-2017 focus s model vehicles do not have an outside ambient temperature displayed in the IPC and this...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles equipped with a 2.3L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine...
- 2011-2017 fiesta and 2012-2017 focus service pigtail for transmission control module connector C1750A is...
- Some 2016-2017 focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L gasoline turbo direct injection (GTDI) engine and built...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles may exhibit a message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC)...
- Some 2015-2017 focus vehicles equipped with remote start (factory or dealer installed) may exhibit a...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs customers may ask to have the global window open option programmed to function on...
- Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or...
- The 2012-2017 focus workshop manual (WSM) procedure for oil pan and rear main oil seal installation has...
- The EV range after fully charging a 2017 focus electric, c-max/fusion energi may vary after each charge event
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some 2016-2017 focus and c-max vehicles built on or after 1-AUG-2016 may exhibit a growl or rubbing noise...
- 2017 focus has the incorrect refrigerant listed in the workshop manual(wsm), it shows R134A
- Some 2014-2017 fiesta and 2015-2017 focus vehicles with the 1.0L gtdi engine may exhibit a turbocharger...
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs with sync 3 may exhibit a condition in which a sound mode selection is displayed...
- Some 2016-2017 focus rs vehicles with sync 3 may experience a condition in which a sound mode selection is...
- Some 2013-2017 focus 4-DOOR sedans have a single dampener on the left hand side, adjacent to the lifting...
- 2016-2017 focus vehicles with 2.0L gasoline direct injection(gdi) engines built on or after 04/07/2016...
- 2016-2017 focus vehicles built on or after 10/nov/2016 will no longer have a flex-fuel badge
- Some 2013-2017 focus/c-max vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the...
- Certain 2016-2017 model year focus rs vehicles - powertrain control module reprogramming
- 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...
- Growl or rubbing noise from the wheel assembly after pre-delivery inspection has been performed to remove...
- Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature
- 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...
- 2012-2016 focus sedan luggage compartment lid won't stay up
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