# Service bulletin TSB160048

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10205013
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-12\-20
- Manufacturer's number: TSB160048
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-03\-21
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Reverse park aid chime \- difficult to hear \- audio system on . The 2013 Fulsion vehicles do not lower the audio system volume during a reverse park aid chime event. This feature was not implemented for 2013 model year.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10205013-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 FORD FUSION

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026281](/recalls/tc/2026281.md), 2026-06-09: Powertrain
- [26V376000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V376000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- [2022311](/recalls/tc/2022311.md), 2022-06-13: Powertrain
- [22V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V413000.md), 2022-06-10: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)
- [2019226](/recalls/tc/2019226.md), 2019-05-15: Powertrain
- [19V362000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V362000.md), 2019-05-13: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- [2018443](/recalls/tc/2018443.md), 2018-08-23: Electrical
- [2018379](/recalls/tc/2018379.md), 2018-07-17: Powertrain
- [18V471000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V471000.md), 2018-07-16: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- [2018129](/recalls/tc/2018129.md), 2018-03-14: Powertrain

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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
- [25B61](/bulletins/11029721.md), 2026-03-05, Other: POWER TRAIN. Certain 2013\-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013\-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Inspection and Protective Service Cap Installation
- [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 22\-2396](/bulletins/10225458.md), 2022-11-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Some 2013\-2020 Fusion, MKZ and 2013\-2018 C\-Max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. The noise may be present in all gear ranges including neutral when the vehicle is moving but will not be present when the vehicle is stationary or in park.
- [TSB 22\-2230](/bulletins/10214758.md), 2022-06-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE \(HPCU\):SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Some 2013\-2017 C\-MAX Energi, 2013\-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle \(BEV\), 2013\-2020 Fusion plug\-in hybrid electric vehicle \(PHEV\), 2015\-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016\-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inch or larger may be unable to complete modem authorization after 3G to 4G modem upgrade was performed. No Authorization Popup will be displayed on SYNC infotainment screen during the Authorization process. The vehicle may also not have proper functionality of remote app features such as remote start, and return odometer and fuel information to the app. This may be due to the SYNC software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to toggle Valet Mode.
- [SSM 50804](/bulletins/10212957.md), 2022-06-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2013\-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non\-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle commands such as door lock/unlock, remote start, vehicle location, etc. The battery drain may be caused by excessive calls for data through the vehicle network keeping it in an activated state. Recommend that the customer uninstall the app to ensure this is not contributing to battery symptoms experienced. Advise the customer that unaffiliated third\-party app developers do not work directly with Ford to adhere to security, vehicle communication, and privacy requirements.
- [SSM 50744](/bulletins/10211728.md), 2022-05-14, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Some 2013\-2018 C\-Max, 2013\-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2020\-2022 Escape, 2021\-2022 Corsair, 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with HF35/HF45 hybrid transmissions can now be disassembled to repair and clean any contamination that may have been the result of a differential or transfer shaft bearing failure and the transmission can be overhauled/rebuilt. Service tools and service parts are now available. Refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 307\-01.
- [TSB 22\-2066](/bulletins/10210730.md), 2022-05-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Some 2013\-2016 Fusion, 2013\-2018 C\-MAX, 2014\-2019 Escape, 2014\-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015\-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end of the shifter lever cable resulting in a mismatch of cluster and selected gear position. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the bushing and on certain vehicles install the protective cap over the selector at the transmission end of the selector lever cable.
- [TSB160043](/bulletins/10205008.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. 6F35 Transmission \- Fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal \- built on or before 10/14/2013

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