# Service bulletin SSM 48908

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: 10177042
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-07\-07
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48908
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-06\-17
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2016\-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module \(FCIM\) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple device is removed, volume control is restored. This is due to a concern with the Waze Navigation App software and Apple iOS version. To correct the condition, update the Waze App software and iOS to the latest version available and reboot the customer's Apple device. Perform an ignition cycle and reconnect the Apple device via USB. Open Apple Car Play and confirm volume control is restored. Installing/Updating third party software/applications is not warrantable.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10177042-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2018 FORD C\-MAX
- 2016 to 2019 FORD ECONOLINE
- 2018 to 2020 FORD ECOSPORT
- 2016 to 2020 FORD EDGE
- 2016 to 2020 FORD ESCAPE
- 2016 to 2020 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2016 to 2020 FORD EXPLORER
- 2016 to 2019 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT
- 2016 to 2020 FORD F\-150
- 2016 to 2020 FORD F\-250 SD
- 2016 to 2020 FORD F\-350 SD
- 2016 to 2020 FORD F\-450 SD
- 2016 to 2020 FORD F\-550 SD
- 2016 to 2019 FORD FIESTA
- 2016 to 2019 FORD FLEX
- 2016 to 2018 FORD FOCUS
- 2016 to 2020 FORD FUSION
- 2016 to 2019 FORD FUSION ENERGI
- 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID
- 2016 to 2019 FORD FUSION HYBRID
- 2016 to 2020 FORD MUSTANG
- 2019 to 2020 FORD RANGER
- 2016 to 2019 FORD TAURUS
- 2016 to 2020 FORD TRANSIT
- 2016 to 2020 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR
- 2017 to 2020 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
- 2020 LINCOLN CORSAIR
- 2016 to 2019 LINCOLN MKC
- 2016 LINCOLN MKS
- 2016 to 2019 LINCOLN MKT
- 2016 to 2018 LINCOLN MKX
- 2019 to 2020 LINCOLN MKX
- 2016 to 2020 LINCOLN MKZ
- 2016 to 2017 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID
- 2019 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID
- 2019 to 2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS
- 2016 to 2020 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [26V372000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V372000.md), 2026-06-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [26V370000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V370000.md), 2026-06-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [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
- [25V886000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V886000.md), 2025-12-18: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- [25V876000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V876000.md), 2025-12-17: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- [25V789000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V789000.md), 2025-11-14: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- [2025554](/recalls/tc/2025554.md), 2025-10-10: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB 26\-2325](/bulletins/11037978.md), 2026-10-05, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a front courtesy lamp that is inoperative. This may be due to a concern with the front courtesy lamp light module.
- [25E10\-S1](/bulletins/11037788.md), 2026-10-02, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN. 25E10\-S1 Owner letter
- [TSB 26\-2395](/bulletins/11036595.md), 2026-09-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes 26\-2287. Reason for update: update the labor operation numbers to add MT to operations C, F, G, H, J, K, L and M, and correct the part number LIMZ\-4A015\-B to L1MZ\-4A015\-B. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift Delayed shift Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\)s P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) or transmission control module \(TCM\). This may be due to axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder sleeve causing hydraulic circuit leaks. NOTE: If internal transmission service is required to address a concern detected with the CDF clutch cylinder following this article, technicians should carefully inspect and replace other transmission components and flush transmission fluid cooler only as ne
- [26N15](/bulletins/11036550.md), 2026-09-01, Other: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer Satisfaction Program 26N15 Certain 2020\-2026 Model Year Escape and 2021\-2026 Model Year Corsair Plug\-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles \(PHEV\) – High Voltage Battery Replacement
- [SSM 55069](/bulletins/11036103.md), 2026-08-11, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY. Some 2020\-2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel may exhibit a sunshield with localized bunching or binding/inoperative. This may be due to a broken or missing sunshield fabric retainer/clip. A revised sunshield clip \(LJ6Z\-5452118\-B\) is now available to address this condition. It is not necessary to replace the entire sunshield assembly if the clip\(s\) are broken or missing. Refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 501\-17 Roof Opening Panel \> General Procedures \> Inspection and Replacement of the Roof Opening Panel Shield Clip.
- [TSB 26\-2359](/bulletins/11036074.md), 2026-08-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0420 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to the software in the PCM.
- [SSM55059](/bulletins/11035556.md), 2026-08-03, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Some 2021\-2023 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine, 2020\-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine, and 2020\-2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction \(wrench\) indicator with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). The vehicle may be unable to enter electric\-only drive modes as expected during normal drive cycles. This may be due to the belt integrated starter generator \(BISG\). For vehicles with this condition, follow the necessary Pinpoint Test in Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-06 for DTC P0A1E and repair the vehicle as directed. Note that previous replacement of the BISG does not negate the need for subsequent BISG replacements if directed to do so by the appropriate Pinpoint Test diagnostics. Engineering is investigating this BISG quality concern. Monitor PTS for updates regarding this investigation.
- [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
- [SSM 55037](/bulletins/11035233.md), 2026-07-27, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. Some 2018\-2024 Expedition and 2018\-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a rear seat entertainment system/Lincoln Play may experience various system concerns. Rear seat entertainment systems are not on a controller area network \(CAN\) and are not supported by the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System \(FDRS\). Certain system concerns may be resolved through software updates which will automatically download once each individual monitor is connected to Wi\-Fi. Diagnostic support for rear seat entertainment systems is provided by VOXX electronics. If necessary, contact the VOXX Customer Service Department at 1\-866\-869\-7888. If possible, record the device serial number by selecting the gear/Setup icon \> Settings \> Device and Software \> About. If the unit will not power up, the serial number is on a label on the back of the monitor. It is helpful to know the date the issue occurred, how long the monitors were on prior to the issue, what app/input/media was being used, and if the system software was recently updated prior to the concern starting. For claiming, refer to the Warranty and Policy manual for
- [SSM 54795](/bulletins/11032565.md), 2026-05-08, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Some 2021\-2023 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and 2020\-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction \(wrench\) indicator with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). The vehicle may be unable to enter electric\-only drive modes as expected during normal drive cycles. This may be due to the software within the belt integrated starter generator \(BISG\). For vehicles with this condition, follow Pinpoint Test I: Battery Isolation/Voltage Stabilization Control Circuit Carry Outance located in the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-06D and repair the vehicle as necessary. Note that the BISG is on backorder status at the time of this publication and Ford is working to make parts available. Engineering is investigating this concern. Monitor PTS for updates.

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