Ford Escape Service Bulletins

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November 29, 2017•Document ID: 10127425
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46948
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requires SYNC 3 version 2.3 or higher for Apple iOS users. Mobile device navigation via AppLink is not currently available for Android users. SYNC software updates are now available under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If an update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM software. SYNC 3 software upgrade to support these apps is not a warrantable repair per the Warranty And Policy Manual, Section 3, Warranty Coverages SYNC.
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November 29, 2017•Document ID: 10127424
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46947
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. SYNC may appear unresponsive when the overhead vehicle image is displayed. The vehicle image may intermittently display after shifting out of reverse or turning the vehicle off when in reverse. SYNC software updates are now available under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If an update is available, refer to WSM Section 415-00 and update the APIM software. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
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November 23, 2017•Document ID: 10127421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46937
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C suction line. When replacing the suction line, verify that all of the compressor to engine block fasteners are installed and torqued properly. The compressor requires three fasteners - 2 bolts (W701331-S442) and one stud/nut - installed securing it to the engine block and torqued to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft) per the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 under removal and installation. Improper number of compressor fasteners and/or incorrect torque may cause repeat failure of the A/C suction line connected to the compressor.
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November 22, 2017•Document ID: 10127419
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46933
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) and ford original accessory (FOA) or factory invoiced accessory (FIA) scalable remote start systems may exhibit a concern of the air distribution and temperature controls becoming locked after 5 minutes when the vehicle is started with the remote start system. Reprogram the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) release 107.01 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com. For claiming, use causal part 19980 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual.
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November 22, 2017•Document ID: 10127417
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46930
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
LINCOLN
Summary
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale. To prevent a SYNC system lockup during transport mode deactivation, follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure allowing time for the SYNC system to complete all tasks such as fully booting up or powering down and shutting off before moving to the next step of the procedure. If the vehicle exhibits a blank screen or SYNC symptoms after transport mode deactivation, refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for normal diagnosis. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS.
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November 14, 2017•Document ID: 10127402
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
17-2236
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine and built on or before 1-Feb-2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P051B. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
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November 3, 2017•Document ID: 10127394
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
17-2218
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2013-2018 Escape, Focus and C-Max vehicles may exhibit a water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening panel, fixed glass, roof rails and roof ditch mouldings. Follow the procedure below to remove the water stains from the headliner after the water leak has been repaired. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
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November 2, 2017•Document ID: 10127405
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46900
Date Added:
January 29, 2018
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select - Toolbox - Body - Security - PATS Functions - Parameter Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable.
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October 30, 2017•Document ID: 10125089
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46891
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2016 Escape and Focus vehicles equipped with a front control display interface module (FCDIM) may exhibit the inability to store AM/FM presets and/or preset buttons work erratically. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. Until a new service procedure and/or parts are available use the pre-set buttons in the following manner. To store/program a new station for a pre-set location, press and hold desired button for 3 seconds. To select a previously programmed pre-set location, perform a quick press and release of the button. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 415-00 for normal diagnostics. Continue to monitor OASIS for updates.
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October 20, 2017•Document ID: 10125067
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIRES
Mfr Comm. #:
tsb17-2207
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds above 80 Km/h (50 MPH) which may be attributed to short term flat spotting in the tires. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
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October 19, 2017•Document ID: 10125083
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46875
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017 Escape vehicles may exhibit inoperative climate or radio controls with DTCs U2100, U0140 in the FCIM or DTC U0164 in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to loss of communication or incomplete module configuration. Before further diagnosis, complete a battery reset per the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01. Clear the DTCs and complete a FCIM self-test. If the DTCs are no longer present, no further action is required. For claiming, use causal part 19980 and applicable labor operations in section 11 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual.
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October 6, 2017•Document ID: 10125080
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46862
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some owners of 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower portion of the display screen when using the parking aid camera. This is due to the convex camera lens to provide as much viewing angle as possible. This is a normal vehicle characteristic and no repairs or adjustments should be attempted to correct this condition.
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October 6, 2017•Document ID: 10125079
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46861
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grids or warning chimes. SYNC may appear unresponsive when the overhead vehicle image is displayed. The vehicle image may intermittently display after shifting out of reverse or turning the vehicle off when in reverse. To recover the screen, perform any one of the following actions: touch the SYNC screen anywhere outside the vehicle image pop-up box, safely shift the vehicle into and out of reverse, or perform a complete ignition cycle (key off, open and close the driver's door then wait 5 minutes). If this does not resolve the concern, do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.
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October 6, 2017•Document ID: 10125078
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46860
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
LINCOLN
Summary
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and is beneficial for battery life to keep the vehicle in transport mode until the vehicle is prepped for sale. To prevent a SYNC system lockup during transport mode deactivation, follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure allowing time for the SYNC system to complete all tasks such as fully booting up or powering down and shutting off before moving to the next step of the procedure. If the vehicle exhibits a blank screen or SYNC symptoms after transport mode deactivation, refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for normal diagnosis. The SYNC version can be confirmed via OASIS.
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October 4, 2017•Document ID: 10125074
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46854
Date Added:
December 14, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/MKX/Continental with all audio systems and 2017-2018 Escape with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative speed compensation volume feature. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.
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September 28, 2017•Document ID: 10119684
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46848
Date Added:
October 21, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requires SYNC 3 version 2.3 or higher for Apple iOS users. Mobile device navigation via AppLink is not currently available for Android users. SYNC 3 software upgrades to support these apps are not currently available, do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates. SYNC 3 software upgrade to support these apps is not a warrantable repair per the Warranty And Policy Manual, Section 3, Warranty Coverages SYNC.
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September 22, 2017•Document ID: 10119659
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB 17-0066
Date Added:
October 21, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2018 Escape and MKC vehicles equipped with 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine built on or before 18-Sep-2017 may exhibit a MIL illuminated with DTC P04DB (crankcase ventilation system disconnected) in powertrain control module(PCM) memory. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
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September 21, 2017•Document ID: 10119678
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46834
Date Added:
October 21, 2017
Manufacturer:
LINCOLN
Summary
Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM software. After Installation Complete pop-up appears, remove USB flash drive and install into IDS tool to update Ford database. Perform a complete ignition cycle by turning the key off for 5 minutes which is critical for a successful installation. If no updates are available or a blue or black screen is present after an update refer to WSM, Section 415-00 for diagnosis or SYNC 3 intermittent blank screen GSB for tips. For claiming, use causal part 14G371 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the SLTS manual.
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September 18, 2017•Document ID: 10119676
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46825
Date Added:
October 21, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2016-2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 01-Apr-2017 may exhibit a concern with the OAT reading inaccurate and/or the A/C inoperative. This may be due to water in connector C134(20 pin) in the left front fender apron. If a vehicle comes in with this condition, access connector C134 in the 14290 harness. Refer to Wiring Manual. Check connector C134 for corrosion and/or water contamination. If present, replace the pigtail harness (Refer to Pigtail Application Guide Under Repair Kits in the Wiring Manual) and add electrical grease (XG-12). For claiming, use causal part 14S411 and applicable labor operations in section 11 of the service labor time standards (SLTS) manual
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September 18, 2017•Document ID: 10119673
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
SSM 46822
Date Added:
October 21, 2017
Manufacturer:
FORD
Summary
Some 2017-2018 Escape/MKC and 2017 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection(GTDI) engines may exhibit illuminated malfunction indicator light(MIL) with DTC P04DB(crankcase ventilation system disconnected) stored in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory. Disconnect crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector and remove crankcase vent tube. Inspect valve cover port with borescope. If flashing is confirmed in crankcase vent tube port replace GB5Z-6582-B valve cover(Reference Workshop Manual 303-01A Engine- 2.0L Ecoboost Removal and Installation). Engineering is currently investigating. To assist with the investigation, refer to the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website and use the report a vehicle concern link at the bottom of the OASIS report.
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