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2012 Ford Fusion Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
03/20/17 NHTSA ID: 10095995
TSB ID: SSM 46210

Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. the workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. when diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
03/15/17 NHTSA ID: 10095154
TSB ID: SSM 46295

To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
02/09/17 NHTSA ID: 10091151
TSB ID: SSM 46132

Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
02/09/17 NHTSA ID: 10091138
TSB ID: 16B38

Certain 2011-2012 model year fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5l or 3.0l engines - powertrain control module reprogramming and canister purge valve inspection
02/06/17 NHTSA ID: 10090681
TSB ID: SSM 46132

Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
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11/13/13 NHTSA ID: 10053656
TSB ID: ASI-32332

Ford: due to an intermittent loss of rpm or lack of acceleration, in some vehicles, with illuminated wrench light, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2111, p2112 may or may not be stored in powertrain control module (pcm). models 2009-12 es
06/24/13 NHTSA ID: 10052191
TSB ID: SB-32167-70

Ford/lincoln/mercury: some vehicles may experience an illuminated mil or safety stop now message, or a no start condition or possible misfire or roughness at idling through 2000rpm or a lack of acceleration. models 2009-12 escape, 2009-1
05/23/12 NHTSA ID: 10044230
TSB ID: ASI-22285

Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles exhibit a cold weather phenomenon where fluid has expelled out of vent on rear drive units (rdu) and fluid, on occasion, would burp out.
04/17/12 NHTSA ID: 10043648
TSB ID: ASI-22173

Ford: the variable camshaft timing vct) solenoid movement may be temporarily restricted due to debris in engine oil that is causing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
06/22/16 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10075273
TSB ID: 16-0043

6f35 transmission - fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal built on or before 10/14/2013 issue some 2009-2014 escape, 2009-2011 mariner, 2010-2014 fusion, 2010-2011 milan, 2012-2014 edge/explorer, and 2013-2014 taurus/mkt/mkz vehicles b
07/28/15 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10058067
TSB ID: 15-0079

Ford 2009-2014 escape, 2010-2014 fusion, 2012-2014 edge, explorer, 2013-2014 taurus: lincoln 2013-2014 mkt,mkz: mercury 2009- 2011 mariner, 2010-2011 milan. some vehicles equipped with 6f35 automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak f
05/07/14 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10055321
TSB ID: TSB-14-0056

Mercury/ford: on some vehicles, there is a fluid leakage, coming from left hand (lh) halfshaft seal of the automatic transmission and a service kit is available now, for repair. model 2009-2012 escape, mariner, fusion, milan.
02/05/14 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10054575
TSB ID: SB-44300

Ford: on the left hand half shaft seal, there is a fluid leak from the transmission because of wear on case bushing. model 2009-2012 escape, 2009-2011 mariner, 2010-2012 fusion, 2010-2011 milan.
05/14/12 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10044127
TSB ID: 12-2-18

Ford: awf21 aisin 6 speed transmission built on or between 8/22/2011 and 12/05/2011 -unique tcm part- service information. *js
05/14/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10136597
TSB ID: SSM 47080

2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
06/22/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10074708
TSB ID: TSB-15-0121

Summary to be provided on a future date.
09/22/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058453
TSB ID: ASI-45113

Ford/lincoln: when flat towing vehicle, battery will drain, due to manual instruction of key remaining in accessory position. model 2010-13 fusion, 2010-11 milan, 2011-12 mkz.
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09/22/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10058463
TSB ID: ASI-45147

Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience, in hot extreme ambient temperatures, a stop safely now or a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated in present of battery energy control module (becm) dtc p0a7e and becm needs replaced, and
07/01/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10057834
TSB ID: 44863

Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
02/06/15 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056711
TSB ID: CSP-14N02

Ford/lincoln: there is an extended warranty coverage for the loss of abs speed signal related communication that disable obdii system monitors for pcm reprogramming. model 2011-14 f-super duty, escape, taurus, fusion, mkt, mkz.
09/29/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056184
TSB ID: CSP-13B16

Lincoln/ford: in powertrain control module (pcm), that allows anti lock brake system (abs) and output shaft speed sensor (oss) signal faults, a software error has occur and disabled on board diagnostic (obd) monitors with no illumination o
08/15/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056026
TSB ID: TSB-11-11-3

Lincoln/ford: steering system senses, half front lower control arms/rearward is experiencing a higher friction condition and causing the instrument cluster stability/traction to illuminate. model 2011-2012 fusion, mkz.
03/12/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10054926
TSB ID: CSP-13N03

Ford: throttle body will develop contamination on internal motor contacts resulting in an intermittent electrical connectivity and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light will illuminate. model 2009-2013 fusion, milan, escape, ma
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10/31/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10053483
TSB ID: TSB-13-6-27

Ford: the instrument panel cluster (ipc), on some vehicles, fails to operate at start up and needs repairing. model 2012-2013 focus.
03/13/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10043325
TSB ID: TSB-12-1-18

Ford/mercury/lincoln: some model year vehicles may exhibit a message with a red triangle on and stop safely now, and/or have a diagnostic trouble code, no start condition.
12/13/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10042506
TSB ID: TSB-11-11-10

Mercury/lincoln/ford: the red brake lamp will illuminate with no change in brake pedal feel.
08/01/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10109079
TSB ID: SSM 46102

Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
03/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10095184
TSB ID: SSM 46332

Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
02/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090508
TSB ID: TSB 16-0143

Some 2010-2012 fusion hybrid, milan hybrid and mkz hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0030 and/or p0130. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condit
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06/23/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10057723
TSB ID: ASI-44649

Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles.
09/29/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10056183
TSB ID: CSP-13B17

Ford: the throttle body internal motor contacts may be contaminated, resulting in an electrical, intermittent, connectivity, causing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light to be illuminated. model 2009-2012 fusion, milan, escap
10/30/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053471
TSB ID: TSB-13-6-17

Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync features inoperative, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button operation. models 2012-2013 focus, e-series, edge, expeditio
10/24/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053408
TSB ID: AS1-32241

Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed. model years 2011-2013. no models listed.
10/22/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053361
TSB ID: ASI-32226

Ford: vehicles may received invalid data from accessory protocol interface module (dtc u0554:00) from generic function module during diagnostic self tests. model 2012-2013 focus electric, c-max/fusion/mkz hybrid, energi.

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Ford Fusion TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.