Ford Escape Service Bulletins (2021)
202 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035099Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2328
- Date Added:
- July 20, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts (Corsair) and limited the parts list for Edge/Nautilus to only the rear drive unit fluid. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning No relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present This may be due to internal rear drive unit (RDU) fluid contamination.
Associated Products (22)2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Maverick2024 Lincoln Corsair2023 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 Escape+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - June 16, 2026•Document ID: 11034017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54939
- Date Added:
- June 22, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Sometimes, this may be perceived/felt as an engine misfire. This may be due to the torque converter. If Pinpoint Test K: Torque Converter Clutch Operation in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing > Diagnosis by Symptom directs to replace the torque converter, remove and replace the torque converter and torque converter seal. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Removal and Installation > Torque Converter Seal. Remove the main control valve body. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Removal and Installation > Main Control Valve Body. Overhaul and thoroughly clean the main control valve body. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Overhaul > Main Control Valve Body. Reverse the removal procedure to reassemble the transmission. Install the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Installation. For claim
Associated Products (23)2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Escape2026 Ford Maverick2026 Lincoln Corsair2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Maverick2025 Lincoln Corsair2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Maverick2024 Lincoln Corsair2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Escape2023 Ford Maverick2023 Lincoln Corsair2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Maverick2022 Lincoln Corsair+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - May 21, 2026•Document ID: 11032924Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54857
- Date Added:
- May 26, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger - 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost > Removal and Installation > Wastegate Control Actuator Linkage service procedure been added. In addition, the wastegate actuator rod (9E408), associated retention springs (9342) and retaining clips (00817) have been released as lower-level components to complete the repair without replacing the entire turbocharger wastegate actuator assembly.
Associated Products (35)2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Escape2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford Maverick2026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford Maverick2025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Ranger2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Maverick2024 Ford Mustang+ 15 moreAssociated Documents - May 18, 2026•Document ID: 11032746Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2205
- Date Added:
- May 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryThis bulletin supersedes 25-2346. Reason for update: add Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles and add labor operations to repair the rear right/left carpet area. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where the carpet is loose or torn near the front/rear scuff plate trim panel. This may be due to the carpet tearing at or near the retainer hole.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - May 9, 2026•Document ID: 11033577OtherENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25B51
- Date Added:
- June 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model Year Maverick, 2016-2019 Model Year MKC and 2019-2024 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Engine and Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement
Associated Products (23)2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Maverick2024 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Maverick2023 Ford Ranger2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford Maverick2022 Ford Ranger2022 Lincoln Corsair2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Bronco Sport2021 Ford Escape+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - May 4, 2026•Document ID: 11032566Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54797
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Sometimes, this may be perceived/felt as an engine misfire. This may be due to the torque converter. If Pinpoint Test K: Torque Converter Clutch Operation in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing > Diagnosis by Symptom directs to replace the torque converter, remove and replace the torque converter and torque converter seal. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Removal and Installation > Torque Converter Seal. Remove the main control valve body. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Removal and Installation > Main Control Valve Body. Overhaul and thoroughly clean the main control valve body. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Overhaul > Main Control Valve Body. Reverse the removal procedure to reassemble the transmission. Install the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 > Installation.
Associated Products (23)2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Escape2026 Ford Maverick2026 Lincoln Corsair2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Maverick2025 Lincoln Corsair2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Maverick2024 Lincoln Corsair2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Escape2023 Ford Maverick2023 Lincoln Corsair2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Maverick2022 Lincoln Corsair+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - April 26, 2026•Document ID: 11031619Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2194
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryThis bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning No relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present This may be due to internal rear drive unit (RDU) fluid contamination.
Associated Products (22)2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Maverick2024 Lincoln Corsair2023 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 Escape+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - April 2, 2026•Document ID: 11031263Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54720
- Date Added:
- April 10, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryVarious 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
Associated Products (64)2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger2026 Lincoln Aviator2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Corsair2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge+ 44 moreAssociated Documents - March 25, 2026•Document ID: 11030282OtherBACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING; BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25N17
- Date Added:
- March 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
Associated Products (45)2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Transit2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford E-3502024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford E-3502023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Bronco Sport+ 25 moreAssociated Documents - March 9, 2026•Document ID: 11029921Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2092
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate.
Associated Products (35)2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Escape2026 Ford Maverick2026 Lincoln Corsair2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Maverick2025 Lincoln Corsair2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Maverick2024 Lincoln Corsair2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Escape2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford Maverick+ 15 moreAssociated Documents - February 28, 2026•Document ID: 11029540Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54615
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2026 Escape and 2021-2026 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine may exhibit a fuel door that won't open with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04CA stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an open circuit on circuit SBB05 and/or a damaged splice S133. Before performing the pinpoint test for P04CA in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00, inspect circuit SBB05 and splice S133 for damage such as an open circuit. Repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cell 005. If no damage is found, refer to WSM, Section 310-00 for normal diagnostics. For claiming use causal 14290 and labor operations 12650D, 12650D45, and 12650D45WR.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 24, 2026•Document ID: 11029052Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54601
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFord 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
Associated Products (62)2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Escape2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Maverick2026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Maverick2025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Transit2024 Ford Bronco+ 42 moreAssociated Documents - February 17, 2026•Document ID: 11029595OtherELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54589
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App, problems with remote commands being performed through The Ford App Lincoln App and or incorrect data information reported on The Ford App Lincoln App. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code DTC B156D 89 in the TCU. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module APIM software. To correct the condition, update the APIM software.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2627
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning No diagnostic trouble codes DTCs present This may be due to rear drive unit internal (RDU) fluid contamination.
Associated Products (22)2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Maverick2024 Lincoln Corsair2023 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 Escape+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - January 30, 2026•Document ID: 11028167Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54530
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2021 Escape vehicles built on or before 9-Feb-2021 may exhibit a "Tire Mobility" message in the message center. This may be due to the software in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). To correct the condition, download and run the "IPC Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Configuration" application in the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. If asked if the original module is still installed, answer NO. For claiming, use causal part 10849 and labor operations 12651D and 12651D4.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 14, 2026•Document ID: 11027717Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54491
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2021-2026 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel may exhibit a sunshield with localized looseness/sagging or binding/inoperative. This may be due to a broken or missing sunshield fabric retainer/clip. A revised sunshield clip (5452118) is 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 for inspection and replacement of the roof opening panel shield clip.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - December 17, 2025•Document ID: 11026872OtherSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 23B56
- Date Added:
- December 30, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCustomer Satisfaction Program 23B56 - Supplement #2 Certain 2020 - 2023 Model Year Escape Vehicles Inspect Front Door Check-Arm Reinforcement Spot Welds REF: Customer Satisfaction Program 23B56 - Supplement #1 Published December 18, 2024 New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • RENTAL VEHICLES: Link to CRC Dealer Portal Job Aid added. • CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION: Sublet claiming updated. • LABOR ALLOWANCES: Explanation of labor operations that will close the Field Service Action (FSA). PROGRAM TERMS This program will be in effect through May 31, 2027. There is no mileage limit for this program.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 12, 2025•Document ID: 11026929OtherFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25M02
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCustomer Satisfaction Program 25M02 Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape with 1.5L Engine and 8F35 Transmission Upstream Catalytic Converter Replacement, If Required
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 2, 2025•Document ID: 11026928OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25L02
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySpecial Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54366
- Date Added:
- November 19, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
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