Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Escape are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #05172

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018068

      STEERING CLUNK/RATTLE NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT 3/29/2005 TO 4/4/2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05514

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014699

      HIGH STEERING EFFORTS IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 2/15/2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18389

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013324

      INTERMITTENT HIGH STEERING EFFORT IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04214

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013366

      STEERING DRIFT/PULL - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #05913

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017906

      VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER A WIDE SPEED RANGE ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 8/1/2004 EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE AND CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC P235/70R16 104T TIRES ONLY. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #18408

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012967

      REAR BRAKE NOISE/MOAN (4 WHEEL DISC ONLY). *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #05925

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016797

      REAR DISC BRAKE GRIND, RUBBING OR THUMP NOISE. *SC Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • TSB #20213

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024845

      2005-08 ESCAPE/ESCAPE HYBRID/MARINER - 2006-08 MARINER HYBRID - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR RING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE UPDATE TO WORKSHOP MANUAL. *NJ Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    • TSB #06221

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020751

      ABS LIGHT ON AND DTC C1475 IS SHOWN. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #041601

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018745

      WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18338

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014605

      ROUGH IDLE AT LOW MILEAGE. *EH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-10-18-10

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036913

      FORD/MERCURY: MIL ON WITH DTC P0351-P0356; MULTIPLE COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT. BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/03/05. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3. Read More »

    • TSB #19026

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019081

      MIRFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304 - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04208

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019382

      CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06116

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020173

      POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #042413

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014085

      ENGINE OVERHEATING AND/OR LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PERFORMANCE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031404

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011162

      ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »

    • TSB #0443

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008537

      OIL LEAK FROM DIPSTICK OR FRONT OR REAR CRANKSHAFT SEALS - HEATED PCV SERVICE KIT - 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06166

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021051

      POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #061614

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021057

      SPARK KNOCK, HARD START AND/OR HESITATION - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 08-02-2004 WITH A 3.0L ENGINE. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0756

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021601

      ENGINE STALLING ON ENGAGEMENT/STOPPING. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #17919

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009336

      WATER PUMP PULLEY COVER NO LONGER INSTALLED. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #05410

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014653

      ELECTRIC MOTOR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LAMP ON - POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0A2F, P0A3B, P0A3C, P0A3E, P0A7C. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #18339

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014606

      SLOW FILL OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #19095

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019803

      SLOW FUEL FILL. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #05184

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018057

      SLOW FUEL FILL - REPEAT FILLING STATION PUMP SHUT-OFF. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18217

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010731

      MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #0645

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019947

      NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #04141

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009323

      TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 AND/OR P0733 COLD CLIMATE SHIFT/ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #TSB-10-18-10

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036913

      FORD/MERCURY: MIL ON WITH DTC P0351-P0356; MULTIPLE COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT. BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/03/05. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3. Read More »

    • TSB #0553

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014684

      NO START WITH SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0A90 OR P0A92 IN TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05513

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014698

      WRENCH LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0A1F PRESENT IN TBCM AND/OR PCM (POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULES) MODULES - VEHICLES BUILT 8/2/2004 THROUGH 1/26/2005. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04232

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013406

      WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #04217

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013369

      GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    • TSB #0545

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014645

      SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON CAP FALLS OFF. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #18431

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012975

      WHEN INSPECTING A TRANSFER CASE IT IS NORMAL TO FIND METALLIC SHAVINGS ON THE MAGNETIC FILL PLUG. *EH Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #18894

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017814

      DRIVABILITY CONCERNS - HESITATION/STUMBLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0471

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008201

      WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18109

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013245

      CHARGING SYSTEM CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17794

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008559

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1639 (VEHICLE ID BLOCK CORRUPTED, NOT PROGRAMMED). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #05111

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016811

      MIL ON WITH MULTIPLE COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT DTCS P0351 THROUGH P0356-3.0 ENGINE. *SC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #04147

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017923

      SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

    • TSB #18281

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013423

      CONDENSATION INSIDE THE FOGLAMPS. *EH Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #041514

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011159

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031501

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009321

      INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #04189

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014062

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #051514

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017927

      PASSENGER AIR BAG DISABLED (PAD) LAMP INTERMITTENTLY ON WHILE DRIVING - DTC C1414 RETRIEVED DURING OCS DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #05310

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012954

      SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SSM 51536

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235153

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #042616

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014310

      WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #042513

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014265

      SERVICEABILITY OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER VENTS. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #052624

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018938

      VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #052624

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018938

      VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT Read More »

    TRAILER HITCHES

    • TSB #05252

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018934

      NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT