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Ford Escape 1997–2003technical service bulletin

Bulletin 03203 · NHTSA communication 10004886 · issued Oct 13, 2003

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
1997–2003
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.