2017 Ford Escape service bulletins & manufacturer communications
249 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Escape. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 249
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program25H05 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 29, 2026
- Ford 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…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns inc…TSB 25-2570 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 26, 2025
- Some 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, P…SSM 54366 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 2025
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 20…TSB 24-2165 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 27, 2024
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak i…SSM 52335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
- In 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 can…SSM 51838 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2023
- The 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. T…SAN-Vol1 I1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2023
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Some 2014-2020 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may be equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine that uses a 50-tooth variable camshaft timing (VCT) intake and exhaust unit from the…SSM 51409 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2023
- Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat…SSM 51261 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 16, 2022
- Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat…SSM 51120 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 6, 2022
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low cool…TSB 22-2322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 15, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassà  à  à  à ®/LincolnWayà  à  à  à ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. T…SSM 50975 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/se…SSM 50873 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 21, 2022
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 22-2229 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 10, 2022
- Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine - Powertrain Control Module Programming - Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit collant…19B37 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2022
- Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine â  Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion. In some of the affected vehicles the…21N12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2022
- Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine - Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming. Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolan…19B37-S4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2022
- Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln p…SSM 50804 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2022
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 50726 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Apr 27, 2022
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due t…TSB 22-2066 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 26, 2022
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low cool…TSB 22-2134 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2022
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 22-2133 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2022
- In various 2017-2022 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 ca…SSM 50651 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 5, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 …TSB 22-2104 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2022
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Dut…SSM 50502 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 17, 2022
- Some 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ and 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may require replacement of the long block engine assembly. New service kits have be…SSM 50439 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 28, 2022
- Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to…SSM 50375 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 23, 2021
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 50251 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 2, 2021
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low cool…TSB 21-2269 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 9, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 50067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2021
- Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the …SSM 50064 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Electric · issued Aug 25, 2021
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot a…SSM 50049 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 17, 2021
- Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is…SSM 50039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty…TSB 21-2236 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 22, 2021
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/…TSB 21-2175 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 2, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 49821 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 24, 2021
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/se…SSM 49820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2021
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due t…TSB 21-2152 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 18, 2021
- Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a binding/shudder and/or bump/clunk from the rear drive unit (RDU) when…TSB 21-2077 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2021
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due t…TSB 21-2033 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 10, 2021
- Some 2017-2019 Escape/Fusion vehicles may exhibit a rolling idle after an engine repair that required the crankshaft pulley removal, or a drive belt component failure. The cranksha…SSM 49596 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 18, 2021
- Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Alth…SSM 49210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 2020
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no …SSM 49084 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2020
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/F…TSB 20-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2020
- Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steeri…SSM 48908 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 17, 2020
- Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open with an illuminated MIL and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480,…SSM 48895 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 15, 2020
- Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lin…SSM 48858 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2020
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 …TSB 20-2171 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 18, 2020
- Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a bump or clunk from the rear drive unit (RDU) when turning at low speeds …TSB 20-2165 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2020
- Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction in…19B37-S3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 6, 2020
- Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered "deep sleep mode". This mode is enabled due to the vehi…SSM 48757 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2020
- 2016-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost or 1.5L EcoBoost engines may have missing or damaged dowel alignment pins between the engine and transaxle. When either a …SSM 48725 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 3, 2020
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low cool…TSB 20-2100 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 2, 2020
- SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may …SSM 48619 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 9, 2020
- Attachments: A new Service Advisor to Customer interaction video is now available. This video illustrates the speed and simplicity of the dongle re-flash process. â ¢ Non-Tradit…19B37-S2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 27, 2020
- SSM 48558 - 2017-2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Various FordPass/LincolnWay Mobile App Concerns Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipp…SSM 48558 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 18, 2020
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 18-May-2017 may be unable to reset the oil change indicator following the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-01 procedure. This may be …TSB-20-2031 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2020
- Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction in…19B37-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2020
- Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 48423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 20, 2019
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 19-2346 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 20, 2019
- Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine - Powertrain Control Module Reprograming19B37 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 2019
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2139 to update the production fix date. Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or befor…TSB 19-2375 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the…SSM 48340 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 21, 2019
- Some 2017 Escape equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB stored in the powertrain …TS 19-2348 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 21, 2019
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored in the powertrain con…TSB 19-2347 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 21, 2019
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 21-Feb-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 06-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low cool…TSB 19-2139 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 21, 2019
- Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a 'Trailer Connected' or 'Trailer Disconnected' message in the vehicle's message center with no trailer attached to the vehicle. To corre…SSM 48335 · Technical service bulletin · Trailer Hitches · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 48316 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 8, 2019
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or acce…SSM 48260 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 2019
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape with 1.5L engine may exhibit coolant usage and white smoke from exhaust. Follow Cooling System Pressure Test process in WSM, Section 303-…SSM 48150 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 27, 2019
- Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this …SSM 48135 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 14, 2019
- Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in som…SSM 48130 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2019
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) fo…SSM 48123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2019
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles with 1.5L Ecoboost engine exhibiting coolant consumption and white smoke from the exhaust. Follow Cooling System Pressure Test p…SSM 48106 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 26, 2019
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 19-2208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 27, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigatio…SSM 48053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 24, 2019
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2015-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 19-2172 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 13, 2019
- Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 1.5, 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)…TSB19-2171 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 29, 2019
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was no…SSM 47976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2019
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 02-Feb-2017 may exhibit a no restart concern after an auto stop/start event. Upon attempting to restart, the instrument panel may displ…SSM 47972 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 8, 2019
- SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehi…SSM 47948 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 26, 2019
- Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06…SSM 47850 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 26, 2019
- SSM 47909 - 2017-2019 Escape, MKC - License Plate Bracket Nut(s) Damaged With Over Torqued Screw(s) 2017-2019 Escape and MKC vehicles may exhibit a concern of the license plate bra…SSM 47909 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 4, 2019
- Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX, Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles not equipped with an auto start/stop system may exhibit an inability to program and/or no electrical pow…SSM 47875 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2019
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires repl…SSM 47858 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 14, 2019
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape equipped with 1.5L Ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption and white smoke concern. Follow the Cooling System Pressure Test proce…SSM 47849 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 7, 2019
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 1-Sep-2017 may exhibit a manual liftgate that is difficult to close. This may be due to the striker wing position relative to striker. …TSB 19-2057 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2019
- Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a power liftgate that bounces back and/or will not cinch to the fully closed position. This may be due to the adjustment of the striker, …TSB 19-2056 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 6-Apr-2017 equipped with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or blind spot information sy…SSM 47784 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 4, 2019
- Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 6-Apr-2017 equipped with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or blind spot information sy…SSM 47784 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 4, 2019
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty re…SSM 47749 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Escape and 2016-2018 Focus/C-Max vehicles may exhibit a customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or during a…SSM 47748 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when co…SSM 47711 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 14, 2018
- Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is n…SSM 47704 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 11, 2018
- Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service p…SSM 47703 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 10, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expediti…TSB 18-2361 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2018
- 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel will exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm (.197 in). This is the normal vent position …SSM 47678 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 21, 2018
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be fol…SSM 47662 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2018
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input …SSM 47638 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a vibration attributed to the tires. Prior to performing any road force balancing procedures or related diagnosis, make…SSM 47634 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 2017-2019 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…TSB 18-2331 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption and white smoke concern. Follow the Cooling System Pressure…SSM 47625 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open, an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0…SSM 47575 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 10, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prio…SSM 47538 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 21, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut …SSM 47519 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 13, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with an electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) system and built on 28-Jul-2016 and through 23-Aug-2018 may exhibit an inoperative heat…SSM 47513 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 11, 2018
- Some 2014-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part BCM. Inspect the BCM for the presence of…SSM 47508 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 10, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 18-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 23, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 1 Feb 2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P04DB and/or P0…TSB 18-2247 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 17, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine and built on 2-Feb-2017 and through 3-Aug-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P04DB …TSB 18-2246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 17, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Fusion/Fusion HEV, 2017 Escape and 2017 F150/Raptor equipped with a Telematics Control Unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via FordPass Mobile app, in…SSM 47471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 15, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with an electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) system and built on or after 28-Jul-2016 may exhibit an inoperative heating, ventilatio…SSM 47470 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 15, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open, an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0…SSM 47467 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 15, 2018
- 2015-2018 Edge, Fusion, Focus, MKZ, MKC, Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to t…SSM 47462 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 13, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigatio…SSM 47444 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2018
- If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperativ…SSM 47430 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 26, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Continental, MKC, MKX, MKZ, and Fusion vehicles with an instrument panel center mounted speaker and 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with Sony audio systems may exhibit an …SSM 47424 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 20, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires repl…SSM 47416 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 18, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 1 Jun 2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored…tsb18-2210 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 17, 2018
- This article supersedes TSB 16-0107 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with an auto start/stop system and built on or before 18-May-2016 may exhibi…tsb18-2193 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 4, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 01-Jun-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DT…tsb18-2178 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 4, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P159…SSM 47397 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 2, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 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 …SSM 47380 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2018
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47379 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 22, 2018
- Certain 2017 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines - California Emission Warranty Parts Coverage18M02 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 13, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape and 2017-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling performance during PDI. This may be due to a insufficient/low refrigerant charge. If a vehicle di…SSM 47335 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 6, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is n…SSM 47231 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 11, 2018
- Some 2015-2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 5-Apr-2017 with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or BLIS not available warning withou…SSM 47228 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 10, 2018
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now ava…SSM 47211 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2018
- Some 2015-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/Escape/Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a runs rough condition with DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316.…SSM 47204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 2018
- 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…SSM 47201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 1-Sep-2017 may exhibit a manual liftgate that is difficult to close or a power liftgate that exhibits bounce back and/or will not cinch…TSB18-2099 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 26, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with remote start may exhibit the engine shut off after using the remote start function to start the vehicle with DTC …SSM 47187 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 23, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a misfire, lack of power, no start and/or illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0351, P03…SSM 47180 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 22, 2018
- Some 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. This may…SSM 47170 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 21, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47167 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 19, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape and Focus vehicles may experience a message during key programing that states "Back End Server Failed". To correct this condition, reprogram the Remote Frequency A…SSM 47155 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 14, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine and built on or before 24-Jan-2018 may exhibit fuse F34 open, an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (D…SSM 47086 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 02-Feb-2017 may exhibit an auto stop/start condition where the vehicle does not auto restart after an auto stop event. Upon attempting …SSM 47084 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2018
- 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 w…SSM 47080 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles may exhibit an auto stop/start concern when the vehicle does not auto restart. The concern can occur at a stop where the vehicle will perform an auto stop…SSM 47043 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 29, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47041 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 29, 2018
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles may exhibit an auto stop/start concern when the vehicle does not auto restart. The concern can occur at a stop where the vehicle will perform an auto stop…SSM 47043 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 29, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47041 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 29, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 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 t…SSM 47040 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 26, 2018
- Some 2017-2018 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 t…SSM 47040 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 26, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.5L or 1.5L/2.0L/3.0L Ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 MKC/Edge/Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost engine, 2…SSM 47000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 8, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.5L or 1.5L/2.0L/3.0L Ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 MKC/Edge/Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost engine, 2…SSM 47000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 8, 2018
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now ava…SSM 46949 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 29, 2017
- 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 requi…SSM 46948 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 29, 2017
- 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 grid…SSM 46947 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Nov 29, 2017
- 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…SSM 46933 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 22, 2017
- 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 th…SSM 46930 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2017
- 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.…17-2236 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 14, 2017
- 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, fixe…17-2218 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 3, 2017
- 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 pr…SSM 46900 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 2, 2017
- 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…tsb17-2207 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 20, 2017
- 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 los…SSM 46875 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 19, 2017
- 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 …SSM 46862 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Oct 6, 2017
- 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 grid…SSM 46861 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2017
- 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 th…SSM 46860 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2017
- 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 n…SSM 46854 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 4, 2017
- 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 requi…SSM 46848 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2017
- 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…TSB 17-0066 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 22, 2017
- 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 …SSM 46834 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 21, 2017
- 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 connecto…SSM 46825 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 18, 2017
- 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) wi…SSM 46822 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2017
- 2017 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI, 2.3L GTDI, or 2.5L PFI engine will either be equipped with a diamond washer on each side of a smooth-faced crankshaft timing sprocket (earl…SSM 46816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 13, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. To recover the screen, perform a …SSM 46813 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 13, 2017
- Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis leads to a RDU clutch issue, a rear drive unit (RDU) service kit is availab…SSM 46703 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jul 14, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford/Lincoln vehicles SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blank screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refe…SSM 46702 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 14, 2017
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 1-Dec-2016 may exhibit a wind and/or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed. Follow the Service Procedure steps to …TSB17-2119 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 7, 2017
- Some 2017 Escape/Fusion vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine and built on or before 2-Feb-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble c…TSB 17-2076 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 28, 2017
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with 17 inch wheels built on or before 10-October-2016 may exhibit an illuminated electric park brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble c…TSB 17-0040 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Apr 20, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Edge, Escape, Expedition, Fiesta, Flex, MKC, MKT, MKX, Mustang, Navigator and Taurus or 2017 Explorer and Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and built on 1-Jul…TSB 17-2068 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 18, 2017
- Some 2017 Escape and MKC vehicles equipped with a 1.5L, 2.0L or 2.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0455, P0456, P144C and/or P1450 sto…SSM 46525 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 13, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 escape and mkc vehicles without a vehicle dynamic suspension system and built on 1-apr-2015 and through 1-oct-2016 may exhibit a rattle and/or clunking noise from th…SSM 46495 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 28, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 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 considere…SSM 46486 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 23, 2017
- Some 2013-2017 escape vehicles built on or before 28-feb-2017 may exhibit a noise and/or vibration from the climate control blower motor with or without a lack of airflow from pane…TSB 17-0034 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 21, 2017
- Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with one touch open on the drivers window only and built on or before 29-jul-2016 may exhibit inoperative front power windows due to an open fuse…TSB 17-0032 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 20, 2017
- Some 2017 escape vehicles with electronic manual temperature control (emtc) and ford original accessory or fia scalable remote start systems may exhibit a concern of the air distri…SSM 46472 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 17, 2017
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle body (etb). For all etb concerns, the appropriate diagnostic must…SSM 46466 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 16, 2017
- Some 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. This may…SSM 46450 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 14, 2017
- Some 2014-2017 fusion and 2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine and an odometer reading 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or above m…TSB 17-0028 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 14, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles equipped with emtc and built on or before 8-apr-2016 may exhibit incorrect air distribution from the instrument panel registers when panel mode is se…TSB 17-0027 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 13, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with 2.0l, 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection(gtdi) …SSM 46438 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 8, 2017
- Some 2017 mkc vehicles equipped with all audio systems and 2017 escape vehicles with a sony audio system built on or before 23-dec-2016 may exhibit a discharged battery. A repetiti…SSM 46411 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 23, 2017
- Some 2017 escape vehicles with electronic manual temperature control (emtc) and ford original accessory or fia scalable remote start systems may exhibit a concern of the last user …SSM 46396 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 2017
- Some 2017 mkc and continental with all audio systems and 2017 escape with sony audio systems built on or before 23-dec-2016 may exhibit a discharged battery. A repetitive cycling n…SSM 46333 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 24, 2017
- 2017 escape vehicles equipped with power roof opening panel built on 06-jun-2016 and through 03-dec-2016 have a change to the initialization procedure for both the roof opening pan…SSM 46331 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 24, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6l/1.5l awd or a 2.0l fwd/awd built on or before 19-nov-2016 may exhibit front brake squeal when applying the brakes. The noise mos…SSM 46330 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 24, 2017
- Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with sync connect and ordered with a ford original accessory(foa)/factory invoiced accessory (fia)remote start system may exhibit a concern that …SSM 46312 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 18, 2017
- Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with 17 inch wheels built on or before 10-october-2016 may exhibit an illuminated electric park brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble c…TSB 17-0005 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 13, 2017
- 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 revi…SSM 46295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.3l may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake mani…SSM 46281 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 22, 2016
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). For all etb concerns, the appropriate diagnostic m…SSM 46266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 14, 2016
- 2017 escapes equipped with 301a technology package have the lane keeping system feature. If a customer has a steering pull or vehicle drift concern and the vehicle is equipped with…SSM 46259 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 12, 2016
- Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with 17 inch wheels built on or before 10-oct-2016 may exhibit an electric park brake warning with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c1034, c1a43, …SSM 46233 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Dec 2, 2016
- Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles equipped with emtc and built on or before 8-apr-2016 may exhibit incorrect air distribution from the instrument panel registers when panel mode is se…TSB 16-0158 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 2016
- 2013-2017 escape vehicles equipped with moonroof exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm. This is the normal vent position for optimal nvh/windnoise qualities. When the vent …SSM 46170 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 2, 2016
- Some 2014-2017 fusion and 2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine may exhibit low coolant, white exhaust smoke and an illumin…TSB 16-0150 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 2, 2016
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). For all etb concerns, the appropriate diagnostic m…SSM 46158 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 27, 2016
- All 2013-2017 escape vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner near the windshield. This is a normal characteristic of the headliner and no …SSM 46157 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 27, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 escape vehicles equipped with sirius satellite radio built on or before 8/21/2106 may exhibit an intermittent concern where the audio cuts out and the radio displays…SSM 46154 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2016
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. Recent customer clinics revealed that most ev…SSM 46153 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 26, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the siriusxm traffic listing is not loading but all remaining travel l…SSM 46151 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2016
- 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 …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- 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 …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 2017 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 proc…TSB 16-0142 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 12, 2016
- No description availableSSM 46110 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 5, 2016
- 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 m…SSM 46102 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Sep 30, 2016
- Some 2017 Fusion/MKZ/MKC and Continental with all audio systems and 2017 Escape with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative audio system after a battery disconnect/reconnect…SSM 46097 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 30, 2016
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine built on or before 9-Jun-2016 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic tro…TSB 16-0132 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 30, 2016
- Some 2014-2017 Fusion and 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit low coolant, white exhaust smoke and an illumin…TSB 16-0130 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 26, 2016
- 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 diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT, and Edge and 2017 Explorer, Fusion, MKZ, Super Duty, T…SSM 46073 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L/1.5L AWD or a 2.0L FWD/AWD may exhibit front brake squeal when applying the brakes. The noise most commonly occurs after the bra…SSM 46061 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 9, 2016
- Some 2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and navigation may exhibit a condition in which the SiriusXM Traffic Listing is not loading but all remaining Travel Link f…SSM 46058 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 8, 2016
- Some 2017 Escape and MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine built on or before 20-Aug-2016 may exhibit a lack of power drivability c…TSB 16-0116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 7, 2016
- Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) or a 2.0L GTDI engine, built on or before 20-Aug-2016 and equipped with remote start an…TSB 16-0115 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 7, 2016
- Some 2017 Escape and MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine built on or before 20-Aug-2016 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P…TSB 16-0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 7, 2016
- Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitchSSM-45838 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 31, 2016
- Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature. The 2016-2017 workshop manual section 501-11 was updated 8/2016 with revised diagnostics, the 2015 ws…SSM 46011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 18, 2016
- Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5l or 2.0l engine and the auto start stop system, built on or before 5/18/2016, may exhibit false dtc p1935(brake switch/sensor signal) …TSB16-0107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 15, 2016
- Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/f150/expedition/navigator/mustang /transit/focus/c-max/mkx/taurus/mks/flex/mkt/edge and 2017 escape/explorer/mkc/fusion and mkz vehicles equipped with s…SSM 45968 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 3, 2016
- 2017 escape vehicles equipped with ldws can require ipma camera alignment for multiple reasons as referenced in workshop manual (wsm) section, 419-07. Some of the reasons would inc…SSM 45962 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 2, 2016
- Customer satisfaction program 16b31: certain 2017 model year escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5l engine - powertrain control module reprogramming16B31 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 21, 2016
- Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5l gtdi engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is noticeable…SSM 45942 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 20, 2016
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7l), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5l/3.7l), 2015-2016 mkc, and 2016 mkx vehicles (excluding 3.7l) equipped with all wheel drive (aw…SSM 45926 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 13, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on the home screen or a system lock up when the phone is connected. Applink ma…SSM 45918 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience the following concerns; the gps not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon spinning in…SSM 45917 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2016
- 2017 escape - emtc - ford original accessory/factory invoiced accessory (fia) remote start - unable to enable hvac module settings during kit installationSSM 45893 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2016
- 2016-2017 escape - front brake squeal while brakingSSM 45892 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 23, 2016
- 2016-2017 escape/mkc - lack of a/c cooling during pdi checkSSM-45868 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 7, 2016
- Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine and built on or before 5/11/2016 may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p164c…TSB-16-0086 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 24, 2016
- A/c compressor lockup - vehicles in storage or used infrequentlySSM-45810 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 10, 2016
- Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (apim) dtcs u3000 or b108e or u1a00SSM-45809 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 9, 2016
- Sirius satellite radio - audio cuts out/no signalSSM-45806 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2016
- Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrationsSSM-45797 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 4, 2016