Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 FORD TAURUS
Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 FORD TAURUS. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46860
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10125078
Date Of Bulletin
20171006
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46930
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10127417
Date Of Bulletin
20171122
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47080
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10136597
Date Of Bulletin
20180214
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47100
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10136611
Date Of Bulletin
20180221
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln Vehicle equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit a concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly. This may also inclu
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47009
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10140323
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47009
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10140323
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47005
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10138520
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
2017-2018 Explorer/Taurus vehicles equipped with 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine and built on or after 27-Jun-2017 are equipped with a revised rear lower roll restrictor that eliminates the need for the front roll
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47009
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10138524
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47170
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #10137101
Date Of Bulletin
20180321
Failing Component Name
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description
Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. B
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47171
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10137102
Date Of Bulletin
20180321
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit functional concerns where USB audio playback and App Link will not operate. This may also include, under ce
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB18-2088
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA #10137118
Date Of Bulletin
20180411
Failing Component Name
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Description
Some 2014-2018 Taurus vehicles may exhibit the gearshift selector lever bezel door binding, skewed and/or not latching. This may be due to the door post becoming detached from the trim panel door pivot linkage. Follow the Service Procedure
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47201
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10137113
Date Of Bulletin
20180330
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47444
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144930
Date Of Bulletin
20180802
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, S
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47450
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
NHTSA #10144933
Date Of Bulletin
20180807
Failing Component Name
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Description
Some 2018 F-Superduty/F-150/Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT vehicles built on 8-Mar-2018 and through 18-Jun-2018 may exhibit a soft brake pedal and/or long brake pedal travel. Bleed the brake system per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-00. For c
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47466
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
NHTSA #10144938
Date Of Bulletin
20180814
Failing Component Name
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Description
Some 2018 F-Superduty/F-150/Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT/Fiesta vehicles built on 8-Mar-2018 and through 18-Jun-2018 may exhibit a soft brake pedal and/or long brake pedal travel. Bleed the brake system per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-00
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47495
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10144948
Date Of Bulletin
20180829
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018 F-Superduty/F-150/Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT/Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on 8-Mar-2018 and through 18-Jun-2018 may exhibit a soft brake pedal and/or long brake pedal travel. Bleed the brake system per Workshop Manual (WSM),
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47379
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10143102
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the ve
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47379
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10143102
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the ve
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47380
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10143103
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47380
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10143103
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47380
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10143103
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2297
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10148704
Date Of Bulletin
20181001
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Some 2016-2018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0420 and/or P0430. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the con
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2297
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10148704
Date Of Bulletin
20181001
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2016-2018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0420 and/or P0430. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the con
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2297
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NHTSA #10148704
Date Of Bulletin
20181001
Failing Component Name
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Description
Some 2016-2018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0420 and/or P0430. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the con
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2323
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10148713
Date Of Bulletin
20181024
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
Some 2016-1018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.5L/3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an inoperative police option accessory that requires a hardwired vehicle speed signal. Follow th
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2323
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10148713
Date Of Bulletin
20181024
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some 2016-1018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.5L/3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) engine may exhibit an inoperative police option accessory that requires a hardwired vehicle speed signal. Follow th
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47005
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
NHTSA #10140319
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Description
2017-2018 Explorer/Taurus vehicles equipped with 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine and built on or after 27-Jun-2017 are equipped with a revised rear lower roll restrictor that eliminates the need for the front roll
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47426
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144215
Date Of Bulletin
20180720
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2015-2018 Flex, Taurus, Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a turn signal that does not operate as expected when the steering column multifunction switch is moved to the lane change position, then quickly
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47426
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10144215
Date Of Bulletin
20180720
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
Some 2015-2018 Flex, Taurus, Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a turn signal that does not operate as expected when the steering column multifunction switch is moved to the lane change position, then quickly
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47824
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10155575
Date Of Bulletin
20190222
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2051
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10156869
Date Of Bulletin
20190227
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2051
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10156869
Date Of Bulletin
20190227
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47797
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10156877
Date Of Bulletin
20190207
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47797
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10156877
Date Of Bulletin
20190207
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47797
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10156877
Date Of Bulletin
20190207
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47824
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10156887
Date Of Bulletin
20190222
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47638
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 011000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
NHTSA #10152466
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
011000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Description
2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47638
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10152466
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47797
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10155565
Date Of Bulletin
20190207
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47797
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10155565
Date Of Bulletin
20190207
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47662
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
NHTSA #10152473
Date Of Bulletin
20181114
Failing Component Name
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Description
For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47711
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153948
Date Of Bulletin
20181214
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'. To remove the inconvenience of t
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47538
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10149770
Date Of Bulletin
20180921
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prior versions of SYNC 3 software this menu was present, however
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47547
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10149778
Date Of Bulletin
20180927
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility vehicles may exhibit a reduced top speed after a transmission fluid service with unapproved fluid. The use of unapproved fluid or improper transmission fluid level can lead to reduced vehi
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47749
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10153969
Date Of Bulletin
20190117
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for Smartlink that are ordered through Ford
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2051
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10155557
Date Of Bulletin
20190227
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Some 2011-2019 Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit a loose and/or sagging headliner near the high mounted stoplamp. This may be caused by the headliner mounting bracket separating from the headliner. To resolve the conditio
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2212
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10163568
Date Of Bulletin
20190703
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2018-2019 Explorer/Flex/Taurus/MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp, Service AdvanceTrac message, Hill Start Assist Not Avai
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47948
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10159494
Date Of Bulletin
20190426
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing an
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47976
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10160931
Date Of Bulletin
20190510
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-2212
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #10163554
Date Of Bulletin
20190703
Failing Component Name
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Description
Some 2018-2019 Explorer/Flex/Taurus/MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp, Service AdvanceTrac message, Hill Start Assist Not Avai
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-2212
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10163554
Date Of Bulletin
20190703
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2018-2019 Explorer/Flex/Taurus/MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp, Service AdvanceTrac message, Hill Start Assist Not Avai
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48123
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10164497
Date Of Bulletin
20190807
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48049
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
NHTSA #10162086
Date Of Bulletin
20190620
Failing Component Name
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Description
Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48049
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10162086
Date Of Bulletin
20190620
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48053
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10162087
Date Of Bulletin
20190624
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, S
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48135
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10164596
Date Of Bulletin
20190814
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47850
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10159489
Date Of Bulletin
20190426
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47850
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10159489
Date Of Bulletin
20190426
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48070
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10163573
Date Of Bulletin
20190702
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48070
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10163573
Date Of Bulletin
20190702
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47967
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10160880
Date Of Bulletin
20190506
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2183
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10162063
Date Of Bulletin
20190605
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2018-2019 Explorer/Flex/Taurus/MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp, Service AdvanceTrac message, Hill Start Assist Not Avai
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2183
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10162063
Date Of Bulletin
20190605
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2018-2019 Explorer/Flex/Taurus/MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp, Service AdvanceTrac message, Hill Start Assist Not Avai
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48619
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA #10172972
Date Of Bulletin
20200309
Failing Component Name
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Description
SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48619
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10172972
Date Of Bulletin
20200309
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48423
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10169986
Date Of Bulletin
20191220
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing t
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48340
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168810
Date Of Bulletin
20191121
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the latest version of V3.0 software. This issue occurs when the
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48757
This 2018 FORD TAURUS Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174421
Date Of Bulletin
20200422
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered "deep sleep mode". This mode is enabled due to the vehicle not being started for 14 consecutive days or battery vol
