Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
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Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48135
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 47444
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 47635
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10152464
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side under the steering column at the GWM, make sure that the ignition
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47824
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 47875
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10156594
Date Of Bulletin
20190318
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX, Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles not equipped with an auto start/stop system may exhibit an inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47682
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10152481
Date Of Bulletin
20181122
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2019 Focus/Transit Connect/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with 8F35 transmission may exhibit an appearance of a fluid leak or weep from transmission axle shaft seal. This condition may be caused by excessive internal seal (dark brown)
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47682
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10152481
Date Of Bulletin
20181122
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2019 Focus/Transit Connect/Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with 8F35 transmission may exhibit an appearance of a fluid leak or weep from transmission axle shaft seal. This condition may be caused by excessive internal seal (dark brown)
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47703
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10153944
Date Of Bulletin
20181210
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body Control Module(BCM). Inspect the BCM for the presen
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47703
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153944
Date Of Bulletin
20181210
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body Control Module(BCM). Inspect the BCM for the presen
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47711
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 47519
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10149759
Date Of Bulletin
20180913
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47538
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 47749
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 #SSM 47824
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 #SSM 47976
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 #SSM 48053
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 47850
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 TRANSIT CONNECT 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 48073
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10163582
Date Of Bulletin
20190704
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018 Transit Connect vehicles built on 29-Mar-2018 and through 4-Aug-2018 and equipped with connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS), may exhibit the vehicle locator function not
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48080
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10163583
Date Of Bulletin
20190710
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018 Transit Connect vehicles built on 29-Mar-2018 and through 4-Aug-2018 and equipped with connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS), may exhibit the vehicle locator function not
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47967
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 #SSM 48123
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 #TSB 20-2087
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10172969
Date Of Bulletin
20200319
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine, 2018-2020 F150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, 2017-2020 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or after 13-May-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48619
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 TRANSIT CONNECT 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 48579
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171966
Date Of Bulletin
20200224
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018-2020 vehicles equipped with the 8F24, 8F35, 8F40, or 8F57 transmissions may have a trace amount of transmission fluid in the main control electrical connector. This is due to the connector being submerged in transmission fluid dur
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48579
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10171966
Date Of Bulletin
20200224
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2018-2020 vehicles equipped with the 8F24, 8F35, 8F40, or 8F57 transmissions may have a trace amount of transmission fluid in the main control electrical connector. This is due to the connector being submerged in transmission fluid dur
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48405
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10169945
Date Of Bulletin
20191216
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 27-Sep-2018 may exhibit a customer symptom of a wireless charging system that appears inoperative. These vehicles will have a mobile device holder with a rubber mat with wireless cha
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2047
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10171865
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
Some 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable that is in nee
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2047
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 202000 WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
NHTSA #10171865
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
202000 WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Description
Some 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable that is in nee
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2047
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
NHTSA #10171865
Date Of Bulletin
20200221
Failing Component Name
051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Description
Some 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold. This may be due to a misrouted cable or a cable that is in nee
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48423
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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 48430
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10170918
Date Of Bulletin
20200107
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2020 Escape/Corsair, Edge, Explorer, Fusion, Transit Connect Vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit a "Battery Backup Component Failure" message in the cluster. This may be accompanied by DTC 1477-09 - Backup Battery Component F
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48340
This 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 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
