# Service bulletin SSM 48135

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10164596
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-09\-09
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48135
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-08\-14
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

## NHTSA's summary

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 to each U.S. dealership \(339\-EVDC100\). Ensure the A/C system has a full charge prior to any compressor diagnostics. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC compressor tool must be used, and the results recorded in the Technician comments field with the warranty claim. This tester will help reduce the potential for misdiagnosis and unnecessary compressor replacement. Refer to the Rotunda catalog for a video and user manual which provide detailed operating instructions.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10164596-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10164596-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2019 FORD ECOSPORT
- 2015 to 2019 FORD EDGE
- 2013 to 2019 FORD ESCAPE
- 2020 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2013 to 2020 FORD EXPLORER
- 2013 to 2020 FORD F\-150
- 2017 to 2019 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2017 to 2019 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2020 FORD F\-450
- 2017 to 2019 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2020 FORD F\-550
- 2017 to 2019 FORD F\-550 SD
- 2014 to 2019 FORD FIESTA
- 2013 to 2019 FORD FLEX
- 2015 to 2018 FORD FOCUS
- 2013 to 2019 FORD FUSION
- 2015 to 2019 FORD MUSTANG
- 2013 to 2019 FORD TAURUS
- 2019 FORD TRANSIT
- 2013 to 2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- 2020 FORD redundant F\-250
- 2020 FORD redundant F\-350
- 2017 to 2019 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 2015 to 2019 LINCOLN MKC
- 2013 to 2016 LINCOLN MKS
- 2013 to 2019 LINCOLN MKT
- 2016 to 2018 LINCOLN MKX
- 2019 LINCOLN MKX
- 2019 LINCOLN MKZ

## 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
- [25V876000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V876000.md), 2025-12-17: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- [24V852000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V852000.md), 2024-11-08: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [23V420000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V420000.md), 2023-06-09: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- [20V098000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V098000.md), 2020-02-21: ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- [19V414000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V414000.md), 2019-06-05: EQUIPMENT
- [19V401000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V401000.md), 2019-05-29: EQUIPMENT
- [19V398000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V398000.md), 2019-05-29: EQUIPMENT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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.
- [22M03 S1](/bulletins/10253963.md), 2024-05-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Certain 2017\-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018\-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy
- [22G07 S1](/bulletins/10252404.md), 2024-04-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. UPDATE Supplement Announcement \- Certain 2020\-2022 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a Low Band Frequency Noise Suppression Kit \- Electromagnetic Compatibility Upgrade Owner letter added. First part submitted 08/03/23
- [TSB 24\-2044](/bulletins/10251468.md), 2024-03-07, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2181 to add 2024 vehicle model year. Some 2020\-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate that this concern is more noticeable after a car wash or rainfall. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to identify the leak path.
- [TSB 24\-2043](/bulletins/10251467.md), 2024-03-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2208 to add 2024 model year vehicles. Some 2020\-2024 Explorer/Aviator non\-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may be caused by an electromagnetic interference concern
- [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.
- [TSB 23\-2347](/bulletins/10245358.md), 2023-11-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2279 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021\-2023 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid engine, 2020\-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020\-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit a powertrain malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to the belt integrated starter generator \(BISG\). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to diagnose and repair this symptom.
- [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.
- [TSB 23\-2334](/bulletins/10244797.md), 2023-11-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This article supersedes TSB 21\-2220 to update the model years affected and part list. Some 2018\-2024 Mustang coupe vehicles may exhibit a sagging headliner or gap where the headliner meets the upper door weatherstrip. This may be due to an outward bent door frame moulding not allowing the weatherstrip to overlap the headliner properly. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the door frame moulding.
- [TSB 23\-2307](/bulletins/10244707.md), 2023-11-02, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. Some 2019\-2020 Edge/F\-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019\-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020\-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F\-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020\-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. This may be due to the SYNC Software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the SYNC module \(APIM\) software.

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