# Service bulletin SSM 45917

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10091230
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-02\-10
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 45917
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

SOME 2016\-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC 3 MAY EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS; THE GPS NOT TRACKING THE VEHICLE POSITION CORRECTLY, THE VEHICLE LOCATION ARROW ICON SPINNING IN CIRCLES ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN OR A SPINNING COMPASS ON NON\-NAVIGATION VEHICLES. PERFORM THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO RESOLVE. ENTER BEZEL DIAGNOSTICS PER WORK SHOP MANUAL \(WSM\) SECTION 415\-00. SELECT TESTING SETTINGS FROM THE MENU. SCROLL DOWN AND PRESS CLEAR DR CALIB. PERFORM A DRIVE TEST FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, INCLUDE AT LEAST FOUR RIGHT TURNS AND FOUR LEFT TURNS WITH A VEHICLE SPEED OF AT LEAST 25 MPH. CONFIRM THAT GPS POSITION FOR NAVIGATION OR THE COMPASS FOR NON\-NAVIGATION VEHICLES IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ENGINEERING IS AWARE OF THIS CONCERN. THE SYNC VERSION CAN BE CONFIRMED VIA OASIS. MONITOR OASIS FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

## 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

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2017 FORD C\-MAX
- 2017 FORD EDGE
- 2016 to 2017 FORD ESCAPE
- 2016 to 2017 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2016 to 2017 FORD FIESTA
- 2016 to 2017 FORD FLEX
- 2016 to 2017 FORD FOCUS
- 2016 FORD FUSION
- 2016 to 2017 FORD MUSTANG
- 2016 to 2017 FORD TAURUS
- 2016 to 2017 FORD TRANSIT
- 2016 to 2017 LINCOLN MKC
- 2016 LINCOLN MKS
- 2016 LINCOLN MKX
- 2016 to 2017 LINCOLN MKZ
- 2016 to 2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V012000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V012000.md), 2026-01-15: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [26V011000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V011000.md), 2026-01-15: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [2026005](/recalls/tc/2026005.md), 2026-01-09: Electrical
- [2026004](/recalls/tc/2026004.md), 2026-01-09: Electrical
- [2025554](/recalls/tc/2025554.md), 2025-10-10: Electrical
- [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [2025082](/recalls/tc/2025082.md), 2025-02-17: Electrical
- [2023310](/recalls/tc/2023310.md), 2023-05-29: Electrical
- [2022486](/recalls/tc/2022486.md), 2022-08-30: Electrical
- [22V648000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V648000.md), 2022-08-26: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25E10\-S1](/bulletins/11037788.md), 2026-10-02, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN. 25E10\-S1 Owner letter
- [25E10\-S1](/bulletins/11035464.md), 2026-08-03, Emissions: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD \- Emissions Recall 25E10 \- Supplement \#1 Certain 2018\-2020 Model Year F\-150 Vehicles With 3.3L Engines and 2016\-2019 Model Year Explorer, Taurus, and Flex Vehicles With 3.5L Engines Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Reprogramming
- [25H05 S1](/bulletins/11031792.md), 2026-04-30, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement \#1 Certain 2011\-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program
- [25N15 S1](/bulletins/11031781.md), 2026-04-30, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 \- Supplement \#1 Certain 2015\-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One\-Time Replacement
- [SSM 54601](/bulletins/11029052.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module \(BCM\). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab \> Accessories \> Installation \> Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide \> PPT C \> Step C2.\<br /\>\<br /\> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
- [25H05](/bulletins/11026013.md), 2025-12-03, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer\-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.
- [TSB 25\-2570](/bulletins/11025837.md), 2025-12-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 24\-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns Phone connection issues Dropped phone connections Applink related performance Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic Slow system response NOTE: Ford has found some of the APIMs replaced and returned for inspection contained an outdated software level and the APIM did not require replacement. The customer concern may have been resolved by updating the APIM with latest level of software. The SYNC 3 universal thumb drive will be able to update the APIM software without the use of a scan tool and does not require the process to be monitored. Ford will be monitoring APIM replacements to confirm TSB directed software updates have been performed.
- [SSM 54366](/bulletins/11025611.md), 2025-11-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2015\-2021 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. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) or in Section 303\-14 of the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) has been updated to address this concern.
- [SSM 52476](/bulletins/10254138.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. All accessory stick\-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated \(wired\) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com \> Parts and Service \> Parts Product Line Information \> Keys/Entry Devices \> Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- [TSB 23\-2433](/bulletins/10248371.md), 2024-01-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Some 2015\-2020 Mustang vehicles built on or before 30\-Aug\-2020 may exhibit a rattle like noise coming from the front seat. This may be due to the mating surface between the seat frame and floor pans. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to clean the mating surface.

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