Mercedes Benz

Some 2010 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine, 6R80 transmission and built on or before 12/1/2009 may exhibit a shudder which is felt during low speed, light throttle acceleration between 25-45 MPH (40-72 Km/h).

Some 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built on or before 10/4/2010 and equipped with a message center and distance-to-empty (DTE) feature only may exhibit the DTE range decreases when parked on grade with the front of the vehicle positioned down, but the range does not recover near the previous reading once the vehicle is operated on level ground.

Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 F-150 vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009. The interior door 2010 Ford Truck F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 66 handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.

ISSUE Some 2009-2010 F-150, Expedition, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer, Mountaineer and Navigator vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission may show signs of transmission fluid leakage around the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve.

Some 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles equipped with 4.6L 3V and 5.4L 3V engines only, built at Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP) on or before 1/31/2010 and Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP) on or before 2/14/2010, may exhibit illuminated MIL On with DTC P2195 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean - Bank 1, Sensor 1) or DTC P2197 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean - Bank 2, Sensor 1).

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ISSUE Some 2009-2011 F-150 Platinum vehicles may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal.

Technical Service Bulletin # 11S15S1

Some 2010 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 3 valve engine may exhibit an idle fluctuation or rolling idle condition during air conditioning (A/C) operation only during electronic cooling fan operation.

Some 2010-2011 F-150 Crew Cab 4X4 with 3.988 m (157") wheelbase built on or before 6/21/2011 may exhibit a shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to improve the condition.

Some 2010-2011 F-150 vehicles equipped 9.75 rear axle assembly may exhibit a shudder, chatter and/or vibration during slow, tight turns more and noticeable after cold startup. Concern maybe less noticeable once rear axle fluid warms up.

Some 2009-2012 F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles built on or before 11/16/2011 may exhibit excessive effort with the gear selector lever in cold climate conditions.

Service Bulletin # 11B27

Some 2009-2012 F-150 Super Crew vehicles may exhibit a condition where one or more rear doors are difficult to lock or unlock using the door lock rod. This may be due to dust buildup in the door latch making it difficult to lock and unlock the rear door(s).

Some 2009-2011 E-Series, Expedition, and Navigator built on or before 4/15/2011 plus 2009-2010 F150 and 2011 F250/350 built on or before 11/1/2010 may exhibit an audible clicking noise in the engine compartment and/or hard start after refueling with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0144A, P0171, P0174, P0316, and/or P1450.

Some 2009-2012 F-150 may experience water staining of the rear portion of the headliner in the area(s) above the back glass and at both cab corners due to the high mounted stoplamp assembly leaking water.

Some 2009-2012 F-150 Vehicles equipped with a 2-piece driveshaft only and built on or before 7/30/2012 may exhibit a rear driveshaft slip/bump concern on light to moderate acceleration from a stop or when coming to a stop with light braking.

Some 2009-2010 F-150 and 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles may have a seat cushion cover that appears loose near the front of the seat.