Service bulletin SSM 46688

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10115951
Published by NHTSA	2017-08-25
Manufacturer's number	SSM 46688
Manufacturer's date	2017-07-07
NHTSA component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

Some 2017 MKZ and Fusion vehicles equipped with memory seats and built on or before 3-Jun-2016 may exhibit a discharged battery or a battery drain condition. Before performing normal diagnostics, reprogram the driver door module (DDM) to the latest calibration using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) version 106.01 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. Use causal part 14B291 and applicable labor operations from Section 10 of the service labor time standards (SLTS)manual.

The document

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Components

Electrical system, 12-volt battery

Vehicles listed
FORD FUSION	2017
LINCOLN MKZ	2017

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

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