Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 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 #SSM 46210

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095995

      SOME 2010-2016 EPAS EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING RELATED NOISES. THE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED IN SECTION 211-02. WHEN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING EPAS STEERING NOISES USE THE UPDATED PROCEDURES. Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #SSM 47858

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156588

      Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47416

      Date Announced:
      JUL 18, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144210

      Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). Read More »

    • TSB #16-0076

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183777

      Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before 10/22/2012 and 2013 Escape vehicles built on or before 12/3/2012 may exhibit a crunching or creaking type noise from the front suspension on low speed turns and over bumps. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #TSB-13-5-11

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052773

      FORD: WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOME NOISES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION, LIKE CREAKING OR CRUNCHING TYPE. MODEL 2012-2013 FOCUS, ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #SSM 47858

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156588

      Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #ASI-32165

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052209

      FORD: WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD, A CLUNKING NOISE IS HEARD. REAR LOWER SHOCK MOUNTING BOLTS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED FOR SEALING AND TORQUING FOR CORRECT SPECS AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY AND KNUCKLE MOUNTING THREADS CLEANED, IF THERE IS ... Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 51261

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228876

      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 appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51181

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226752

      Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (RDU) or active torque coupling (ATC) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46132

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090681

      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 DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46132

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091151

      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 DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #SSM 51120

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10222788

      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 appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

    • TSB #SSM 50064

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201034

      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 appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 47948

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159494

      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 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 18-2255

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144919

      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, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47000

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140315

      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, 2016-2018 MKX vehicles equipped with 2. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 17-0034

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099087

      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 PANEL REGISTERS AND MAY ALSO HAVE AN ODOR. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46327

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095175

      2013-2016 FIESTA, ESCAPE, TRANSIT CONNECT AND 2013 FUSION VEHICLES WITH A 1.6L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEVEL READING THAT IS UP TO 8 MM ABOVE THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE ENGINE OIL ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46295

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095154

      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 REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. Read More »

    • 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 #16-0031

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075261

      ISSUE Some 2013-2014 Focus ST, Fusion, Escape and MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine and built on 9/1/2012 and through 8/1/2013 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB16-0101

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091223

      SOME 2013-2014 FOCUS ST, FUSION, ESCAPE AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE AND BUILT ON 9/1/2012 AND THROUGH 8/1/2013 MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 45922

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091269

      SOME 2013-2016 ESCAPE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, LOW RPM AT IDLE OR A STALL ON HOT RESTART WITH NO DTCS IN SELF TEST. THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH BEING SEIZED. Read More »

    • TSB #16-0052

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075282

      1.6L GTDI - SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT - DTC P26B7 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/13/2013 ISSUE Some 2013 Escape vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160045

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205010

      2.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odor Read More »

    • TSB #LTR3756

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204986

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204987

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C Read More »

    • TSB #15-0162

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10074663

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #15-0070

      Date Announced:
      MAY 05, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058056

      FORD 2013-2015 ESCAPE: BULLETIN INFORMATION INVOLVING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.6L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTED ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 3/13/2015 MAY EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE IDLE SURGE AT ON COLD START, REPROGRAMMING THE PCM MAY CORRECT ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0182

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058117

      FORD: DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 64-88 KM/H (40/55 MPH), SOME VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) WILL EXPERIENCE A WHINNYING IN THE REAR DRIVE UNIT (RDU). MODEL 2013-14 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0129

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056662

      FORD/LINCOLN: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0132, P0135, P0030, P2243, P2251 ARE STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY AND CAUSES MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0129

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056923

      FORD: STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY ARE VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC), ALONG WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATING (MIL) AND INFORMATION PROVIDED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE, FUSION. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0107

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056141

      FORD: DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES THAT IS BELOW 0 "C (32 "F), CAUSES GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINES TO HAVE A LACK OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44553

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056201

      FORD: THE OUTBOARD RIGHT HAND CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK TOFRONT COVER T JOINT IS LEAKING ENGINE OIL. MODEL 2013-2014 FWD. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44551

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056204

      FORD: AT BOTTOM OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING IS ACCUMULATION OF FLUID AND IF ITS STICKY AND HONEY COLORED LIKELY EXCESSIVE GREASE APPLIED TO TORQUE CONVERTER HUB OR RUST INHIBITOR APPLIED TO FLEXPLATE AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44389

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055572

      FORD: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 01594 IS SET IN BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND NO OTHER CODES, AFTER REMOTE STARTING AND WITH A START STALL SYMPTOM, WITHIN 20 SECONDS. MODEL 2012-2014 FOCUS, 2013-2014 ESCAPE, C-MAX. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44363

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055019

      FORD: WITHIN 20 SECONDS AFTER REMOTE STARTING VEHICLE, THERE IS A START STALL ISSUE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1594 IS SET IN BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM). MODEL 2012-2014 FOCUS, 2013-2014 ESCAPE, C-MAX. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160075

      Date Announced:
      NOV 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205040

      Hard start/no start/loss of engine RPM after refueling - built on or before 11/09/2013 Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44135

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052837

      FORD: DUE TO A SOLDER SHORT, BETWEEN PINS 18 AND 19, ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER IGNITION IS SHUT OFF, ON SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2014 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-28

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053065

      FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE INTELLIGENT ACCESS REMOTE START WILL EXPERIENCE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P025A/U0109, P025A/U0109/P0103, P025A/P0103/P1A0C, AS WELL AS STALLING AFTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND CRANK NO START. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160052

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205017

      106L GTDI - service fengine soon light - DTC P26B7 - Built on or before 02/13/2013 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-12-8-23

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10047961

      FORD: DUE TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS VAPOR EJECTED, THAT WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS AND BLOCKS VAPOR PURGE LINE IN AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE ASSEMBLY, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P144C, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, IN ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 49210

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180428

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2287

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165707

      Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a lack of cooling caused by the A/C inlet line breaking at the compressor. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47000

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138516

      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, 2016-2018 MKX vehicles equipped with 2. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46937

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127421

      Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C suction line. Read More »

    • 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 #TSB160052

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205017

      106L GTDI - service fengine soon light - DTC P26B7 - Built on or before 02/13/2013 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 »

    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 »

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

    • TSB #SSM 47662

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152473

      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 followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded ... Read More »

    • 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-13-5-33

      Date Announced:
      MAY 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053344

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0011, P0016, P0015 AND/OR P0017 REGARDING VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) OIL CONTROL SOLENOIDS AND PCV HOSE, WITH MIL LIGHT ON. MODELS 2013 FUSION, ESCAPE. 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 »

    • TSB #TSB-13-1-4

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052037

      FORD: ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD, A PLUG IS MISSING, CAUSING GASOLINE TURBO DIRECTION INJECTION (GTDI) TO EXHIBIT A FAST IDLE OR A ROLLING. MODELS 2013 FUSION, ESCAPE. *PE 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 »

    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 »

    • TSB #ASI-44451

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055312

      FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING. 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/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

    • TSB #16-0045

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075275

      2.0L ECOBOOST - FUEL ODOR ISSUE Some 2013-2016 Escape, 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, 2013-2015 Explorer, 2013-2014 Focus ST and Edge vehicles equipped with 2. Read More »

    • TSB #LTR3756

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204986

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204987

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #SSM 47976

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10160931

      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 not applied from the factory. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2100

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159457

      Some 2013-2015 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a transmission malfunction service now warning with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and/or ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2017

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155548

      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, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2017

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156860

      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, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 45926

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091272

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #16-0043

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075273

      6F35 TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013 ISSUE Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-2014 Edge/Explorer, and 2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ vehicles ... Read More »

    • TSB #LTR3756

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204986

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204987

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C Read More »

    • TSB #TSB150162

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204982

      1.6L GTDI - Lack of power with MIL Illuminated - DTCS P0234, P0245, P0246 And/Or P0299. Some 2013-2016 Escape 2014-2016 Fiesta ST, and 2013-2014 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44707

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057865

      FORD: AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P06B8, P068A, P2610, IF KEY NOT LEFT FOR 30 SECONDS IN OFF POSITION FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING ON SOME ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160043

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205008

      6F35 Transmission - Fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal - built on or before 10/14/2013 Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #ASI-45239

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058625

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD SOAK OR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ENGINE OFF, A 2-3 SHIFT HESITATION DUE TO POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAIN. MODEL 2013-16 VARIOUS VEHICLES. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #ASI-45239

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058625

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL EXPERIENCE, AFTER A COLD SOAK OR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ENGINE OFF, A 2-3 SHIFT HESITATION DUE TO POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAIN. MODEL 2013-16 VARIOUS VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #15-0079

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058067

      FORD 2009-2014 ESCAPE, 2010-2014 FUSION, 2012-2014 EDGE, EXPLORER, 2013-2014 TAURUS: LINCOLN 2013-2014 MKT,MKZ: MERCURY 2009- 2011 MARINER, 2010-2011 MILAN. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44551

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056204

      FORD: AT BOTTOM OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING IS ACCUMULATION OF FLUID AND IF ITS STICKY AND HONEY COLORED LIKELY EXCESSIVE GREASE APPLIED TO TORQUE CONVERTER HUB OR RUST INHIBITOR APPLIED TO FLEXPLATE AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44301

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054557

      FORD/LINCOLN: DUE TO WEAR ON CASE BUSHING, SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE HALF SHAFT SEAL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE, FUSION, EDGE, TAURUS, EXPLORER, MKT, MKZ. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-32216

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053415

      LINCOLN/FORD: DUE TO SEAL AND/OR BUSHING WEARING CAUSED BY HALFSHAFT SURFACE FINISH, ON SOME VEHICLES, TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE A LEAKAGE OF FLUID FROM LEFT HAND (LH) HALFSHAFT SEAL. Read More »

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

    • TSB #SSM 46900

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127405

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-14N02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056711

      FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0129

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056662

      FORD/LINCOLN: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0132, P0135, P0030, P2243, P2251 ARE STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY AND CAUSES MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE, FUSION, MKZ. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0107

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056141

      FORD: DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES THAT IS BELOW 0 "C (32 "F), CAUSES GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINES TO HAVE A LACK OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-28

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053065

      FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE INTELLIGENT ACCESS REMOTE START WILL EXPERIENCE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P025A/U0109, P025A/U0109/P0103, P025A/P0103/P1A0C, AS WELL AS STALLING AFTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND CRANK NO START. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-28

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053484

      FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ARE STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE MEMORY, AND USING REMOTE START FEATURE, WOULD HAVE CRANK NO START OR STALL, SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-12-8-23

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10047961

      FORD: DUE TO EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS VAPOR EJECTED, THAT WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS AND BLOCKS VAPOR PURGE LINE IN AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE ASSEMBLY, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P144C, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, IN ... Read More »

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

    • TSB #ASI-44400

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055640

      LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE NO UPSHIFT, ONLY REVERSE AND FIRST GEAR AVAILABLE, WHICH IS DUE TO A SOFTWARE DISCREPANCY. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE, FUSION, EDGE, EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKT, MKZ. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #TSB 19-2100

      Date Announced:
      APR 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159457

      Some 2013-2015 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a transmission malfunction service now warning with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and/or ... Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44551

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056204

      FORD: AT BOTTOM OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING IS ACCUMULATION OF FLUID AND IF ITS STICKY AND HONEY COLORED LIKELY EXCESSIVE GREASE APPLIED TO TORQUE CONVERTER HUB OR RUST INHIBITOR APPLIED TO FLEXPLATE AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-32271

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053427

      LINCOLN/FORD: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0741 AND P1744 MALFUNCTION INDICATION LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE WITHOUT ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS PRESENT AND MAY BE CAUSED BY TORN INNER TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

    • TSB #SSM 47000

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140315

      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, 2016-2018 MKX vehicles equipped with 2. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

    • TSB #TSB 19-2017

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10156860

      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, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 50804

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212957

      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 phone applications as an alternate channel to access ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48123

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164497

      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) for this concern. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47850

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159489

      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) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47430

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144219

      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 inoperative. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47234

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137133

      Some 2013-2016 Escape and 2016 Focus, Transit and Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a front control display interface module (FCDIM) may exhibit the inability to store AM/FM presets, select AM/FM presets and/or erratic preset button ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46900

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127405

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #16-0031

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075261

      ISSUE Some 2013-2014 Focus ST, Fusion, Escape and MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine and built on 9/1/2012 and through 8/1/2013 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB16-0101

      Date Announced:
      JUL 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091223

      SOME 2013-2014 FOCUS ST, FUSION, ESCAPE AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE AND BUILT ON 9/1/2012 AND THROUGH 8/1/2013 MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH ... Read More »

    • TSB #16-0075

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183776

      Some 2013 Escape, 2013-2014 Fusion and MKZ vehicles built on or before 11/9/2013 may exhibit a hard start, no start and/or a loss of engine RPM after refueling. Read More »

    • TSB #16-0066

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183767

      Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. Read More »

    • TSB #LTR3756

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204986

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB150162

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204982

      1.6L GTDI - Lack of power with MIL Illuminated - DTCS P0234, P0245, P0246 And/Or P0299. Some 2013-2016 Escape 2014-2016 Fiesta ST, and 2013-2014 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1. Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-13N03

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054926

      FORD: THROTTLE BODY WILL DEVELOP CONTAMINATION ON INTERNAL MOTOR CONTACTS RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) OR WRENCH LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44356

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055021

      FORD: IN BATTERY JUNCTION BOX, IS A DAMAGED OR AN IMPROPERLY SEATED CONNECTOR, CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P2122, P2127 AND/OR 02138. MODEL 2012-2013 FOCUS, 2013 ESCAPE. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44360

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055057

      FORD: THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) COULD HAVE LOW VOLTAGE FROM POOR GROUND, CAUSING AN INTERMITTENT, ERRATIC OPERATION OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS, IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS PRESENT. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-2014 ESCAPE, FOCUS. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-12-12

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054363

      FORD: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0106, P0236, FOR LOSS OF RPM, HESITATION, DIFFICULT TO START, CRANK NO START, RUNS ROUGH, LACK OF POWER AND ALSO A MESSAGE DISPLAYED-ENGINE FAULT SERVICE ENGINE NOW MAY BE CAUSED BY WIRING IN SIGNAL ... Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44287

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054558

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES CAN HAVE A POOR GROUND THAT CAUSES LOW VOLTAGE IN BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) THAT LEADS TO ERRATIC, INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF SEVERAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND GROUND CIRCUITS NEED TO BE CHECKED. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160031

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204996

      2.0L GTDO - Illuminated MIL with DTC p2096 - Built on 09/01/2012 and through 08/01/2013 Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #SSM 46129

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10090671

      SOME 2013-2016 FUSION/ESCAPE/MKT/FLEX/MKS/TAURUS, 2015-2016 MKZ/MKC/EDGE AND 2016 MKX VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS RADIO CONCERNS INCLUDING: SPEAKER STATIC WITH KEY-OFF, NO AUDIO AFTER VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #ASI-44389

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055572

      FORD: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 01594 IS SET IN BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND NO OTHER CODES, AFTER REMOTE STARTING AND WITH A START STALL SYMPTOM, WITHIN 20 SECONDS. MODEL 2012-2014 FOCUS, 2013-2014 ESCAPE, C-MAX. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #ASI-32314

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053655

      FORD: THE CRUISE CONTROL, ON SOME VEHICLES, MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B112B.07. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #CSP-13N03

      Date Announced:
      MAR 05, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054926

      FORD: THROTTLE BODY WILL DEVELOP CONTAMINATION ON INTERNAL MOTOR CONTACTS RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) OR WRENCH LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SSM-45821

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078990

      SIRI EYES FREE FUNCTIONAL ISSUES USING BLUETOOTH AND APPLE IOS 9.2 AND 9.2.1 Read More »

    • TSB #16-0052

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075282

      1.6L GTDI - SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT - DTC P26B7 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/13/2013 ISSUE Some 2013 Escape vehicles equipped with 1. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44707

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057865

      FORD: AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P06B8, P068A, P2610, IF KEY NOT LEFT FOR 30 SECONDS IN OFF POSITION FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING ON SOME ... Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-14N02

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056711

      FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-13B16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056184

      LINCOLN/FORD: IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), THAT ALLOWS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS) SIGNAL FAULTS, A SOFTWARE ERROR HAS OCCUR AND DISABLED ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) MONITORS WITH NO ILLUMINATION ... Read More »

    • TSB #APU-12A04

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051743

      FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2012-2013 EDGE, EXPLORER, MKX, FOCUS, ESCAPE, FLEX, FUSION, TAURUS, MKS, MKT, F-150. *PE UPDATED 5/10/13. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #TSB-13-1-5

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052057

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES, WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH NEW MODEL TRAILERS DUE TO LED LIGHTING. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    • TSB #ASI-44384

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055020

      FORD: THE LOW TO HIGH BEAM OR HIGH TO LOW BEAM IS AN INTERMITTENT TRANSITION AND WOULD NEED THE AFFECTED HID 13008 HEADLAMP HOUSING REPLACED. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE, 2013 EXPLORER, F150. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #SSM 48130

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164508

      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 some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160033

      Date Announced:
      JAN 22, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204998

      Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed - buklt on or before 01/22/2016 Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #SSM 46157

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091125

      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 REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #SSM 48130

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164508

      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 some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0111

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056145

      FORD: THE GLASS, ON FRONT DOOR IS SLOW AND WILL STOP MIDWAY UP OR BOUNCES BACK WHEN GOING UP, AFTER BEING DOWN, DURING COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #44863

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057834

      FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0111

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056145

      FORD: THE GLASS, ON FRONT DOOR IS SLOW AND WILL STOP MIDWAY UP OR BOUNCES BACK WHEN GOING UP, AFTER BEING DOWN, DURING COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-5-23

      Date Announced:
      MAY 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053265

      FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR GLASS STOPS MIDWAY, GOING UP OR BOUNCE BACK DOWN OR IS SLOW OPERATING, UP OR DOWN, DURING COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SSM 47678

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152479

      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). Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44713

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057395

      LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MOON ROOF SUNSHADE BINDING IS EXPERIENCING ISSUES SUCH AS RETAINING CLIPS/TABS ARE BROKEN AND ITS HARD TO OPEN OR CLOSE. MODEL 2009-14 MKS, 2011-15 EXPLORER, 2013-14 ESCAPE. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #TSB160033

      Date Announced:
      JAN 22, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204998

      Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed - buklt on or before 01/22/2016 Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #16-0033

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075263

      WIND OR WHISTLE NOISE FROM EXTERIOR MIRROR(S) AT HIGHWAY SPEED - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/22/2016 ISSUE Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles built on or before 1/22/2016 may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB15-0130

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058701

      FORD: 2013-2016 ESCAPE VEHICLES WILL HAVE A WHISTLING OR WIND TYPE NOISE FROM EXTERIOR MIRRORS, AT HIGHWAY SPEED *CN Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #LTR3756

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204986

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204987

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #SSM 46102

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109079

      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. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • TSB #SSM 46102

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109079

      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. Read More »

    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 #17-2218

      Date Announced:
      NOV 03, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127394

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #LTR3756

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204986

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016 Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204987

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #SSM-45797

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078979

      DRIVE MINIMUM 15 MILES BEFORE DIAGNOSING TIRE VIBRATIONS Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #TSB 20-2171

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175895

      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 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #TSB-14-0111

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056145

      FORD: THE GLASS, ON FRONT DOOR IS SLOW AND WILL STOP MIDWAY UP OR BOUNCES BACK WHEN GOING UP, AFTER BEING DOWN, DURING COLD AMBIENT CONDITIONS. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0004

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054910

      FORD: AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, IS A LOOSE ATTACHMENT OF THE LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL AND AVAILABLE FOR CORRECTION IS A NEW RETAINING CLIP. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-12-12-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052116

      FORD: THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WILL EITHER BINDS, STICKS OR FAILS TO RETURN PROPERLY AND GETS WORSE WHEN WEATHER IS COLDER. MODELS 2013 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • TSB #TSB-12-12-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052116

      FORD: THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WILL EITHER BINDS, STICKS OR FAILS TO RETURN PROPERLY AND GETS WORSE WHEN WEATHER IS COLDER. MODELS 2013 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #SSM 47430

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144219

      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 inoperative. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM-45838

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10079006

      INOPERATIVE HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE AFTER ADDITION OF TRAILER HITCH Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-21

      Date Announced:
      JUN 18, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053475

      FORD: CONCERN WITH POWER OR HANDS FREE LIFT-GATE AJAR WARNING CHIME, ON SOME VEHICLES, MESSAGE INDICATOR ILLUMINATING AND/OR DIFFICULT TO OPEN/CLOSE LIFTGATE. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • TSB #TSB-14-0012

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054976

      FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, LONGER ATTACHING SCREWS AND A NEW TORQUE SPECIFICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THE INSIDE LIFTGATE PULL HANDLE THAT IS LOOSE AND/OR THE TRIM PANEL ON LIFTGATE, THAT IS LOOSE, AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #TSB-14-0078

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056234

      FORD: THE FRONT DOOR (LEFT OR RIGHT) FAILS TO OPERATE DUE TO AN INTERMITTENT IA SMART UNLOCK FUNCTION. MODEL 2012-2014 FOCUS, C-MAX, ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

    • TSB #SSM 47430

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144219

      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 inoperative. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #ASI-32314

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053655

      FORD: THE CRUISE CONTROL, ON SOME VEHICLES, MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B112B.07. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #SSM 47634

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152463

      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 sure the vehicle tire pressure is correct and is driven a ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM-45797

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10078979

      DRIVE MINIMUM 15 MILES BEFORE DIAGNOSING TIRE VIBRATIONS Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-45225

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058612

      LINCOLN/FORD: SOME VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE TIRE VIBRATION AND POSSIBLE FLAT SPOTTING. VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AND DRIVEN, BY WORKSHOP TECH, APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES FOR DIAGNOSIS OF VIBRATIONS AND FLAT SPOTTING. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44725

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057871

      FORD/LINCOLN: VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE IS BEING ATTRIBUTED TO TIRES AND PROCEDURE IS DRIVE APPROXIMATE 15 MILES TO ELIMINATE ANY FLAT CONDITION AND MISDIAGNOSIS. MODEL 2013-15 ESCAPE, 2015 MKC. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44239

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054897

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION, AND TO DETERMINE,THIS CONDITION, VEHICLE SHOULD BE DRIVEN, APPROXIMATELY, 15 MILES TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE FLAT SPOTTING CONDITIONS AND OTHER DIAGNOSIS. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE. Read More »

    TRAILER HITCHES

    • TSB #SSM 47430

      Date Announced:
      JUL 26, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144219

      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 inoperative. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM-45838

      Date Announced:
      AUG 31, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10079006

      INOPERATIVE HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE AFTER ADDITION OF TRAILER HITCH Read More »

    • TSB #15-0082

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058071

      FORD 2013-2014 ESCAPE: BULLETIN INFORMATION INVOLVING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE WITH FACTORY EQUIPPED TRAILER TOW PACKAGE MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIGHT EMITTING ... Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB 22-2104

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209209

      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 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 21-2236

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10199536

      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, 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2021 ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 20-2171

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175895

      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 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 18-2361

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153931

      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/Expedition, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB15-0129

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058700

      FORD: 2013-2015 C-MAX AND 2013-2016 ESCAPE EQUIPPED WITH LEATHER SEATING MAY EXPERIENCE CRACKS IN DRIVER FRONT OR PASSENGER SIDE FACING PANEL OR SEAT CUSHION COVER OUTBOARD BOLSTER *CN Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44704

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057080

      FORD: WHEN MOVING POWER SEATS REARWARD OR FORWARD, GRINDING, SQUEALING, BINDING AND/OR A POPPING NOISE IS HEARD. *PE Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • TSB #ASI-44129

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052840

      FORD: THE DRIVER SEAT HARD STOPS MUST BE CALIBRATED, WHEN POWER DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND IF CALIBRATION NOT COMPLETED, DTC P1188 MAYBE SET. MODEL 2014 ESCAPE. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46862

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10125080

      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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SSM 52476

      Date Announced:
      APR 24, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254138

      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 glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2104

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209209

      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 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 19-2017

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155548

      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, 2017-18 MKZ vehicles equipped with 3. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47749

      Date Announced:
      JAN 17, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153969

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 18-2361

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153931

      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/Expedition, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47416

      Date Announced:
      JUL 18, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10144210

      Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47234

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137133

      Some 2013-2016 Escape and 2016 Focus, Transit and Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a front control display interface module (FCDIM) may exhibit the inability to store AM/FM presets, select AM/FM presets and/or erratic preset button ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137113

      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 not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47009

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140323

      The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46937

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127421

      Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C suction line. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46547

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109025

      Some 2012-13 Focus and 2013 Escape/C-MAX vehicles may have the wrong part in the box for the BCM (base 14A068). The suspect service part number is GV6Z-14A068-G. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46170

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095968

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 45887

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091142

      2013-2016 ESCAPE,2014-2016 FIESTA, TRANSIT CONNECT AND 2013-2015 FUSION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.6L GTDI ENGINE - UPDATED WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) SECTION 303-03 COOLING SYSTEM Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160066

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205031

      Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204987

      49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C Read More »

    • TSB #SB45261

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058592

      FORD: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EJECT COMPACT DISC (CD) FROM PLAYER THE CD GETS STUCK. MISALIGNMENT OF PLAYER TO INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY BE POSSIBLE CAUSE *CN Read More »

    • TSB #SB45295

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058631

      FORD ESCAPE: RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE CATCH/STRIKER ASSEMBLY COMING LOOSE, CAUSE GLOVEBOX DOOR TO BE MISALIGNED *CN Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44649

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057723

      FORD: A JOB AID WAS DEVELOPED AND NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PTU INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKAGE FOR ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44557

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056209

      FORD: TENSIONER ARM CAN CAUSE BELT AND TENSIONER TO OVERHEAT FROM FRICTION DUE TO ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOT POSITIONED AND INSTALLED CORRECTLY ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44360

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055057

      FORD: THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) COULD HAVE LOW VOLTAGE FROM POOR GROUND, CAUSING AN INTERMITTENT, ERRATIC OPERATION OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS, IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS PRESENT. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-2014 ESCAPE, FOCUS. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-28

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053065

      FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE INTELLIGENT ACCESS REMOTE START WILL EXPERIENCE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P025A/U0109, P025A/U0109/P0103, P025A/P0103/P1A0C, AS WELL AS STALLING AFTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND CRANK NO START. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-17

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053471

      FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. Read More »

    • TSB #AS1-32241

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053408

      FORD: ON VARIOUS VEHICLES WITH MY TOUCH,AFTER ANY APIM PROGRAMMING, REPLACEMENT OR DISCONNECT FROM FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM), TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION MUST BE PERFORMED. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LISTED. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #SSM 47009

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138524

      The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47009

      Date Announced:
      JAN 10, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140323

      The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-17

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053471

      FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-32275

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053457

      FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH MYTOUCH, MY EXPERIENCE DISPLAYED TIME JUMPING OR AUDIO POPPING DURING INITIAL IGNITION ON CYCLE, OR SLOW NAVIGATION CALCULATIONS, DUE TO AMOUNT OF DATA, WITHIN SIZE OF CONTACT LIST, CREATING PROCESSING ... Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-12M02

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052069

      FORD/LINCOLN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR COVERING ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #SSM 47080

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136597

      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 will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-45156

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10074779

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-45166

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10074789

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #44855

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057830

      FORD: SOME 2013-2015 FORD C-MAX, 2013-2015 FORD ESCAPE, AND 2012-2014 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED WITH MY FORD TOUCH MAY BE EXPERIENCING COMPACT DISCS GETTING STUCK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EJECT OUT THE SYSTEM. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44234

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054973

      FORD: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EJECT THE COMPACT DISC (CD), IT WOULD STICK IN PLAYER. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-2014 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #TSB160066

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205031

      Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #TSB 22-2104

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10209209

      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 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SSM 45887

      Date Announced:
      JUN 17, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091142

      2013-2016 ESCAPE,2014-2016 FIESTA, TRANSIT CONNECT AND 2013-2015 FUSION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.6L GTDI ENGINE - UPDATED WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) SECTION 303-03 COOLING SYSTEM Read More »

    • TSB #45259

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10074576

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #SSM 46703

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10115953

      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 available. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 17-0034

      Date Announced:
      MAR 21, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099087

      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 PANEL REGISTERS AND MAY ALSO HAVE AN ODOR. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 46327

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095175

      2013-2016 FIESTA, ESCAPE, TRANSIT CONNECT AND 2013 FUSION VEHICLES WITH A 1.6L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEVEL READING THAT IS UP TO 8 MM ABOVE THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE ENGINE OIL ... Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44557

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056209

      FORD: TENSIONER ARM CAN CAUSE BELT AND TENSIONER TO OVERHEAT FROM FRICTION DUE TO ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOT POSITIONED AND INSTALLED CORRECTLY ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY. MODEL 2013 ESCAPE. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44452

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055354

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1D06:15 AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND SHOULD BE IGNORED AND NO REPAIRS OR DIAGNOSTICS PERFORM. MODEL 2012-2014 FOCUS, C-MAX, ESCAPE. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0013

      Date Announced:
      JAN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054992

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A BROKEN LATCH OR THE LATCH HOUSING IS CRACKED. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-2014 ESCAPE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-13-6-17

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053471

      FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. Read More »

    • TSB #AS1-32241

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053408

      FORD: ON VARIOUS VEHICLES WITH MY TOUCH,AFTER ANY APIM PROGRAMMING, REPLACEMENT OR DISCONNECT FROM FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM), TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION MUST BE PERFORMED. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LISTED. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-32165

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052209

      FORD: WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN ROAD, A CLUNKING NOISE IS HEARD. REAR LOWER SHOCK MOUNTING BOLTS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED FOR SEALING AND TORQUING FOR CORRECT SPECS AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY AND KNUCKLE MOUNTING THREADS CLEANED, IF THERE IS ... Read More »

    • TSB #CSP-12M02

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052069

      FORD/LINCOLN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR COVERING ACCESSORY PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #TSB 19-2287

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165707

      Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a lack of cooling caused by the A/C inlet line breaking at the compressor. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 48135

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164596

      Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 47850

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159489

      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) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 18-2314

      Date Announced:
      OCT 18, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148710

      Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a lack of cooling caused by the A/C inlet line breaking at the compressor. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 17-0004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 13, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10095125

      SOME 2013-2014 ESCAPE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EMTC MAY EXHIBIT INCORRECT AIR DISTRIBUTION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTERS WHEN PANEL MODE IS SELECTED ON THE HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL PANEL. Read More »

    • TSB #ASI-44451

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10055312

      FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0006

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054912

      FORD: DUE TO AN EXTENDED OPERATION IN HOT, HUMID CONDITIONS, THE LOSS OF AIRFLOW AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) MAY OCCUR, INTERMITTENTLY, DUE TO ICING OF EVAPORATOR CORE. MODEL 2013 C-MAX, 2013-2014 ESCAPE. Read More »