# Service bulletin SSM 46132

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10090681
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-02\-07
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 46132
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-10\-17
- NHTSA component: SERVICE BRAKES

## NHTSA's summary

SOME 2008\-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR WAS GATHERING DATA FROM THE MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS, THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION MESSAGE WILL BE REPORTED AS THE VHR LOOKS FOR ANY WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. RERUN THE VHR WITH THE ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE IN PARK, AND ENSURE THE PARK BRAKE IS DISENGAGED. IF THE SYNC VHR IS STILL REPORTING A CONCERN TO THE CUSTOMERS SYNC OWNERS ACCOUNT, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION FOR DIAGNOSIS BY DTC OR SYMPTOM. STARTING IN 2015 NOT ALL SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES SUPPORT VHR, REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR VHR OPERATION.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Brakes

## Vehicles listed

- 2008 to 2017 FORD EDGE
- 2009 to 2017 FORD ESCAPE
- 2009 to 2017 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2008 to 2017 FORD EXPLORER
- 2008 to 2010 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
- 2011 to 2017 FORD FIESTA
- 2009 to 2017 FORD FLEX
- 2008 to 2017 FORD FOCUS
- 2008 to 2017 FORD FUSION
- 2010 to 2017 FORD MUSTANG
- 2008 to 2016 FORD TAURUS
- 2015 to 2016 FORD TRANSIT
- 2015 to 2017 LINCOLN MKC
- 2008 to 2016 LINCOLN MKX
- 2008 to 2017 LINCOLN MKZ
- 2009 to 2016 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
- 2009 to 2011 MERCURY MARINER
- 2008 to 2011 MERCURY MILAN
- 2008 to 2010 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2025435](/recalls/tc/2025435.md), 2025-08-22: Brakes
- [25V544000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V544000.md), 2025-08-22: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- [2025198](/recalls/tc/2025198.md), 2025-04-11: Brakes
- [25V236000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V236000.md), 2025-04-11: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
- [2023132](/recalls/tc/2023132.md), 2023-03-14: Brakes
- [23V162000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V162000.md), 2023-03-10: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- [2022115](/recalls/tc/2022115.md), 2022-03-14: Brakes
- [22V150000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V150000.md), 2022-03-11: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
- [22V011000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V011000.md), 2022-01-13: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- [21V631000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V631000.md), 2021-08-11: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25N13](/bulletins/11037778.md), 2026-10-02, Other: SERVICE BRAKES. Customer Satisfaction Program 25N13 Certain 2015\-2018 Model Year Edge and 2016\-2018 Model Year MKX Vehicles Rear Brake Flexible Hose Replacement
- [13N02 S3](/bulletins/10251228.md), 2024-03-05, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Certain 2010\-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles \- Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
- [13N02 S2](/bulletins/10246076.md), 2023-12-05, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Certain 2010\-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX Vehicles \- Extended Warranty Coverage on Brake Booster
- [SSM 51962](/bulletins/10244827.md), 2023-11-03, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT. Some 2016\-2018 F\-150 and 2016\-2017 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may require pressure bleeding of the brake system. The brake system pressure bleeding procedure in the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 206\-00, has been updated to add a warning to not apply the brake pedal or master cylinder damage may occur.
- [SSM 51261](/bulletins/10228876.md), 2023-01-06, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206\-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206\-00.
- [SSM 51181](/bulletins/10226752.md), 2022-11-29, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2013\-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive\-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly \(RDU\) or active torque coupling \(ATC\) clutch assembly. To prevent this error from occurring, enter the universal ATC 4 digit barcode 7772. Once programmed, perform several figure 8 turns at parking lot speeds to verify there is no binding from the all wheel drive \(AWD\) system. If the vehicle binds in a turn, perform Pinpoint Test A. Refer to the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 308\-07A \> Diagnosis and Testing.
- [22N02 S1](/bulletins/10225540.md), 2022-11-01, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Certain 2015\-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013\-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: Part numbers for Edge and MKX vehicles have been added. Edge and MKX model year updated from 2018 to 2019, build dates remain the same.
- [SSM 51120](/bulletins/10222788.md), 2022-10-11, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206\-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206\-00.
- [22N02](/bulletins/10222518.md), 2022-10-05, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Certain 2015\-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013\-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement Submitting Owner Letters
- [22N02](/bulletins/10218898.md), 2022-08-30, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. Certain 2015\-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013\-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected vehicles, brake fluid may leak from one or both front brake flexible hoses. If the brake fluid reservoir is depleted below a predetermined level, the brake fluid warning indicator light will illuminate. The driver may experience an increase in pedal travel together with a reduction in the rate of deceleration over time.

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