Ford Escape Service Bulletins (2022)
154 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 10, 2023•Document ID: 10244711Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2308
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the standard and reinforced rear caliper bushings and apply Kluberpaste to the machined surfaces of the brake caliper and caliper support bracket.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 5, 2023•Document ID: 10244707Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2307
- Date Added:
- November 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
Associated Products (25)2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Maverick2023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Ranger2023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford Maverick2022 Ford Mustang2022 Ford Ranger2022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Corsair2021 Ford Bronco Sport2021 Ford Ecosport2021 Ford Escape2021 Ford Expedition2021 Ford Explorer2021 Ford Mustang+ 5 moreAssociated Documents - September 30, 2023•Document ID: 10243409Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 22G08
- Date Added:
- October 3, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 2022 Model Year Escape Vehicles - Oxford White Paint Off-Color
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 22, 2023•Document ID: 10243611Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51944
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2022-2023 Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines should add local fuel once the vehicle arrive to the dealership to reduce the risk of driving performance issues such as: rough operation, idle quality, engine misfires, lack or loss of engine power. These conditions may occur due to different fuel specifications between manufacturing plant and final market. Make sure that the vehicles in stock have local fuel added.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 14, 2023•Document ID: 10243535Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51923
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Corsair vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake service mode is inoperative using the Workshop Manual (WSM) routine and/or Parking Brake Limited Function-Service Required message displayed in the instrumental panel cluster (IPC) after opening the drivers door. This may be due to the software installed in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. To correct this condition, reprogram the ABS module to the latest software available. For claiming, use causal part number 2C219 and the applicable labor operations in Section 02 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 7, 2023•Document ID: 10243482Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51908
- Date Added:
- October 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a door ajar warning indicator or higher than expected efforts to fully close doors. Verify the hood/liftgate are not open. Confirm all doors are fully closed and latches are fully engaged. Doors will not fully close when lightly letting go of the door or letting it swing closed from a short distance under its own weight. Push/pull effort must be applied to doors while closing to fully engage latch and turn off the ajar signal warning. If doors are still not fully latching closed, manually adjust door striker position to allow for proper alignment and engagement to the door latch. The door hang position may also need to be slightly adjusted to achieve the same effect. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-03.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 30, 2023•Document ID: 10241545Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2274
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and 2022-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023, may exhibit a low coolant level with engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine oil. This may be caused by an internal oil cooler leak. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to test and replace the oil cooler.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 21, 2023•Document ID: 10241597Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51874
- Date Added:
- September 2, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2020-2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit a rattle or flapping noise coming from the rear air extractors while driving. This may be due to the normal operation of the rear air extractors. To determine if this is a normal condition, perform a road test at 40 mph (65 km/h) or above. Inspect if the noise is coming from the rear extractors. During the road test alternate air conditioning (A/C) between fresh mode and air re-circulation mode. If the noise is eliminated when the A/C is in fresh mode, this is considered a normal characteristic of the vehicle and no repairs should be performed.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - August 16, 2023•Document ID: 10241542Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2259
- Date Added:
- September 1, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2022 Escape built and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles, built on or before 28-Sep-2022, equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine and a 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the catalytic converter. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the catalytic converter.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 2, 2023•Document ID: 10241627Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51838
- Date Added:
- September 4, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryIn various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the vehicle may be equipped with a fleet telematics module. Replacement of the TCU or TCU related repairs will not prevent this message from appearing. Refer the customer to in app FordPass Guides or LincolnWay Concierge Teams to aid with fleet telematics removal. Open app, select Account > Help > CHAT or CALL option.
Associated Products (44)2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Escape2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford Maverick2023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Corsair2023 Lincoln Nautilus2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Expedition+ 24 moreAssociated Documents - August 1, 2023•Document ID: 10240577Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51823
- Date Added:
- August 11, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. This may be due to fluid contamination in the rear drive unit (RDU). Drain and refill the RDU, refer to Workshop Manual Section (WSM) 205-02. Drive for 5 miles (8 km) in stop and go conditions with right and left turns and re-evaluate. If the issue is still present, continue with normal WSM diagnostics. For claiming, use base (4000) causal part.
Associated Products (17)2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Escape2023 Ford Maverick2023 Lincoln Corsair2023 Lincoln Nautilus2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Maverick2022 Lincoln Corsair2022 Lincoln Nautilus2021 Ford Bronco Sport2021 Ford Edge2021 Ford Escape2021 Lincoln Corsair2021 Lincoln NautilusAssociated Documents - July 24, 2023•Document ID: 10239630Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51812
- Date Added:
- July 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles built on or before 23-Mar-2022 may exhibit a hard, stiff, and/or difficult to turn condition due to a lack of power steering assist during engine start-up with U3000 diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the PSCM. Using the latest version of Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) tool, select and run the PSCM - Reset the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) application. After PSCM reset, perform an ignition cycle. Update the PSCM to the latest software level using FDRS tool. If the U3000 DTC returns, continue with diagnostics and repair direction using Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02 > Power Steering > Diagnosis and Testing. For claiming, use causal part 3C529 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - July 19, 2023•Document ID: 10239623Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51799
- Date Added:
- July 25, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with the 1.5L engine may exhibit a lugging vibration and/or boom noise while driving in gears 5-8 at approximately 1500 engine revolutions per minute (RPM). This may be felt more when the engine is under a light to moderate load. A vibration and/or boom noise could be generated from the firing frequency of the 3 cylinders or when cylinder deactivation occurs and the engine is running on 2 cylinders. This condition is more noticeable when the vehicle is driven in ECO mode. This mode was designed to deliver maximum fuel efficiency and increase the driving range.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 12, 2023•Document ID: 10239477Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51783
- Date Added:
- July 18, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery stops charging when connected to level 1 or level 2 chargers with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2C94 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). To restore charging capability, disconnect the off-board charging station charge handle from the vehicle charge port and reconnect. This condition does not affect vehicle durability and no additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition at this time. Inform customers that they can continue to drive the vehicle and engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected in August 2023. Replacement of the SOBDM will not resolve this condition. Monitor OASIS for additional information.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - June 16, 2023•Document ID: 10237977Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51725
- Date Added:
- June 21, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected if the vehicle has not been started for 14 consecutive days, battery voltage is at/below 9.5 volts or the body control module (BCM) 12 volt battery state of charge (SoC) drops below 50%. If the vehicle is going into deep sleep outside these conditions, this may be due to the telematics control unit (TCU) software. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the TCU to the latest software. For claiming, use causal part 14G229 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Associated Products (29)2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Maverick2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit Connect2023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Ecosport2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford Maverick2022 Ford Mustang2022 Ford Ranger2022 Ford Transit2022 Ford Transit Connect2022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Corsair2021 Ford Bronco Sport2021 Ford Ecosport2021 Ford Escape+ 9 moreAssociated Documents - June 8, 2023•Document ID: 10240743Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SAN-Vol1 I1
- Date Added:
- August 16, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThe Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51653
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2020-2023 Escape/Explorer, 2021-2023 F-150 and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit a cable connection error screen from the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger. The xRC-3363 will prompt the Technician to verify the low voltage connections, when no actual fault is present. The technician will need to delete the WiFi connection from the xRC-3365 so it will not automatically reconnect and adjust the date. Next go to Settings>Shop Information>Date/Time Settings and change the date prior to May 1, 2023 and stay off the internet so it will not auto correct itself. Press and hold the power button until the tool turns off. Then turn the xRC-3365 back on and attempt the rescue charge.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - May 19, 2023•Document ID: 10236579Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2156
- Date Added:
- May 31, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door(s) do not open using the exterior door handle(s). This may be due to an enabled permanent engagement inertia lock within the exterior door handle, this condition occurs when the doors are closed or opened with excessive force. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to properly disengage the permanent engagement inertia lock clip to allow the exterior door handle(s) to fully extend and open the door(s) from the exterior.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - May 10, 2023•Document ID: 10236335Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 51622
- Date Added:
- May 16, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
Summary2022-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or after 28-May-2022, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 08-Jun-2022 and 2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or after 01-Jun-2022 are no longer equipped with a hands free liftgate system. The vehicle is not misbuilt. The addition of any parts is not a warrantable repair. Do not submit a claim for this condition.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - May 3, 2023•Document ID: 10236036Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 23-2139
- Date Added:
- May 17, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 22-2278 to update the vehicle model years affected and the part list. For 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles, the roof opening panel frame mechanism kits have been released for service. These components can now be serviced separately and no longer require replacement of the entire roof opening panel frame. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install the roof opening panel frame mechanism kit.
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