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October 26, 2020 Service bulletin

Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may exhibit...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 49283 for 2020 Ford Explorer, 2020 Ford Escape and 2020 Ford Fusion and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 49283
Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Summary
Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may exhibit incomplete user authorization, inoperative remote features and/or a message stating the system cannot access the Lincoln/FordPass Connect feature in the application due to being a fleet vehicle. Replacing the TCU will not resolve this condition. Engineering is currently investigating this condition. Inform customers Ford is developing a software fix that is expected in early January. In the interim, let the customer know they can continue to drive the vehicle and schedule a follow-up appointment with the customer for early January. Once the update becomes available, contact the customer and confirm the service appointment is going forward. Monitor OASIS for updates.

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