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August 3, 2016 Service bulletin

Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/F150/expedition/navigator/mustang...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 45968 for 2016 Ford F-150, 2017 Ford Explorer and 2016-2017 Ford Escape and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 45968
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/f150/expedition/navigator/mustang /transit/focus/c-max/mkx/taurus/mks/flex/mkt/edge and 2017 escape/explorer/mkc/fusion and mkz vehicles equipped with sync 3 might exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. Engineering is aware of this possibility and it is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled while in transportation mode. It is beneficial to extended battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale. If the vehicle should exhibit a blank screen or other sync symptoms after it has been taken out of transport mode, refer to workshop manual, section 415-00 for normal diagnosis. The sync version can be confirmed via oasis.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 998 complaints in the electrical category.

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