Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 FORD ESCAPE
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Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #tsb17-2207
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #10125067
Date Of Bulletin
20171020
Failing Component Name
190000 TIRES
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds above 80 Km/h (50 MPH) which may be attributed to short term flat spotting in the tires. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46854
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10125074
Date Of Bulletin
20171004
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
Some 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/MKX/Continental with all audio systems and 2017-2018 Escape with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative speed compensation volume feature. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investig
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46860
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NHTSA #10125078
Date Of Bulletin
20171006
Failing Component Name
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46862
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
NHTSA #10125080
Date Of Bulletin
20171006
Failing Component Name
284000 BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Description
Some owners of 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower portion of the display screen when using the parking aid camera. This is due to the convex camera lens to provide as much viewing angle as p
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46900
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10127405
Date Of Bulletin
20171102
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46900
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10127405
Date Of Bulletin
20171102
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46930
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10127417
Date Of Bulletin
20171122
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to the power saving features enabled while in transport mode and
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46933
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10127419
Date Of Bulletin
20171122
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) and ford original accessory (FOA) or factory invoiced accessory (FIA) scalable remote start systems may exhibit a concern of the air distribution and temperatu
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 46933
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10127419
Date Of Bulletin
20171122
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) and ford original accessory (FOA) or factory invoiced accessory (FIA) scalable remote start systems may exhibit a concern of the air distribution and temperatu
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48150
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10164599
Date Of Bulletin
20190827
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape with 1.5L engine may exhibit coolant usage and white smoke from exhaust. Follow Cooling System Pressure Test process in WSM, Section 303-03. Pressurize system to 138kPa(20 psi) and hold 5 hours. If
Technical Service Bulletin #17-2218
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10127394
Date Of Bulletin
20171103
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
Some 2013-2018 Escape, Focus and C-Max vehicles may exhibit a water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening panel, fixed glass, roof rails and roof ditch mouldings. Follow the pro
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47080
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10136597
Date Of Bulletin
20180214
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
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. No re
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47086
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #10136602
Date Of Bulletin
20180216
Failing Component Name
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine and built on or before 24-Jan-2018 may exhibit fuse F34 open, an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB,
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47009
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10140323
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47009
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10140323
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47040
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10140331
Date Of Bulletin
20180126
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit inoperative climate or radio controls with DTCs U2100, U0140 in the FCIM or DTC U0164 in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to loss of communication or incomplete module configuration.
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47040
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10140331
Date Of Bulletin
20180126
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit inoperative climate or radio controls with DTCs U2100, U0140 in the FCIM or DTC U0164 in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to loss of communication or incomplete module configuration.
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47000
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10138516
Date Of Bulletin
20180108
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
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 2.7L Ecoboost engine, 20
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47009
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10138524
Date Of Bulletin
20180110
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47040
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #10138532
Date Of Bulletin
20180126
Failing Component Name
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit inoperative climate or radio controls with DTCs U2100, U0140 in the FCIM or DTC U0164 in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to loss of communication or incomplete module configuration.
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47170
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #10137101
Date Of Bulletin
20180321
Failing Component Name
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description
Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. B
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47187
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
NHTSA #10137105
Date Of Bulletin
20180323
Failing Component Name
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with remote start may exhibit the engine shut off after using the remote start function to start the vehicle with DTC P1594 stored in the BCM. If using the FordPass app, the app
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47187
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10137105
Date Of Bulletin
20180323
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with remote start may exhibit the engine shut off after using the remote start function to start the vehicle with DTC P1594 stored in the BCM. If using the FordPass app, the app
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47158
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
NHTSA #10137094
Date Of Bulletin
20180315
Failing Component Name
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL on with DTC P051B. This DTC sets when the PCM detects a sensor offset greater than a calibrated threshold just prior to engine cranking or if it d
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47204
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10137115
Date Of Bulletin
20180330
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2015-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/Escape/Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a runs rough condition with DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316. This may be due to coolant intrusion due to corrosion on th
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47219
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #10137127
Date Of Bulletin
20180406
Failing Component Name
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Description
Various 2018 vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 automatic system updates via WI-FI are unable to connect to the vehicles 4G WI-FI Hotspot. SYNC/SYNC3 with automatic system updates do not support connecting SYNC to the vehicles internal 4
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47229
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10137130
Date Of Bulletin
20180411
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem elec
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47229
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10137130
Date Of Bulletin
20180411
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem elec
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47201
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10137113
Date Of Bulletin
20180330
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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 Linco
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47203
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA #10137114
Date Of Bulletin
20180330
Failing Component Name
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL on with DTC P051B. This DTC sets if the crankcase pressure sensor voltage is greater than a calibrated threshold. If DTC P051B is set with any oth
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47231
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10137132
Date Of Bulletin
20180411
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is noticeable because of an elevated idle speed while the vehicl
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47238
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10137135
Date Of Bulletin
20180416
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P04DB (crankcase ventilation system disconnected) in the powertrain control module (PCM). Inspect the crankcase pressure sensor tube at t
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47238
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10137135
Date Of Bulletin
20180416
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P04DB (crankcase ventilation system disconnected) in the powertrain control module (PCM). Inspect the crankcase pressure sensor tube at t
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47263
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10137144
Date Of Bulletin
20180425
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction indicator (wrench) lamp with DTC P061E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Clear the DTC and return the vehi
Technical Service Bulletin #18U12
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #10137150
Date Of Bulletin
20180409
Failing Component Name
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description
Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles - Transmission Bell Housing Bolt TorqueCertain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine - Camshaft Roller Follower Replaceme
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2246
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144913
Date Of Bulletin
20180817
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine and built on 2-Feb-2017 and through 3-Aug-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P04DB and/or P051B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2246
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10144913
Date Of Bulletin
20180817
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine and built on 2-Feb-2017 and through 3-Aug-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P04DB and/or P051B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2255
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10144919
Date Of Bulletin
20180823
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
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 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47444
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144930
Date Of Bulletin
20180802
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, S
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47462
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10144937
Date Of Bulletin
20180813
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
2015-2018 Edge, Fusion, Focus, MKZ, MKC, Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to the extended coolant pressure test and checking for combustio
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47467
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144939
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open, an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB, P188D, P02602, and/or P2681 in the
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47470
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10144942
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with an electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) system and built on or after 28-Jul-2016 may exhibit an inoperative heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system display and no HVAC ope
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47470
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144942
Date Of Bulletin
20180815
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with an electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) system and built on or after 28-Jul-2016 may exhibit an inoperative heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system display and no HVAC ope
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47499
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10144949
Date Of Bulletin
20180830
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018 Explorer and Escape vehicles equipped with a 4G TCU modem may exhibit an Acquiring Signal message with a loss of satellite radio reception while driving in unobstructed areas. If normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnosis and testing
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47379
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10143102
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the ve
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47379
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10143102
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC version, verify the vehicle SYNC software version. If the ve
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47380
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10143103
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47380
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10143103
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47380
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10143103
Date Of Bulletin
20180622
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update is available refer to WSM, Section 415-00 and update APIM so
Technical Service Bulletin #18U17-S1
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10143110
Date Of Bulletin
20180601
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles - Rear Brake Caliper Bolt Torque
Technical Service Bulletin #18U17-S1
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA #10143110
Date Of Bulletin
20180601
Failing Component Name
045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Description
Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles - Rear Brake Caliper Bolt Torque
Technical Service Bulletin #18U17-S1
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA #10143110
Date Of Bulletin
20180601
Failing Component Name
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Description
Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles - Rear Brake Caliper Bolt Torque
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47335
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10143080
Date Of Bulletin
20180606
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape and 2017-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling performance during PDI. This may be due to a insufficient/low refrigerant charge. If a vehicle displays a lack of cooling performance during PDI, inspect for
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47335
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10143080
Date Of Bulletin
20180606
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape and 2017-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling performance during PDI. This may be due to a insufficient/low refrigerant charge. If a vehicle displays a lack of cooling performance during PDI, inspect for
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47575
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10148724
Date Of Bulletin
20181010
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open, an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB, P188D, P02602, and/or P2681 in the
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47575
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10148724
Date Of Bulletin
20181010
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open, an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB, P188D, P02602, and/or P2681 in the
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47625
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10148741
Date Of Bulletin
20181030
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption and white smoke concern. Follow the Cooling System Pressure Test procedure in Workshop Manual(WSM), Section 303-03, pre
Technical Service Bulletin #tsb18-2178
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144180
Date Of Bulletin
20180704
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 01-Jun-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P061E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Foll
Technical Service Bulletin #tsb18-2178
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10144180
Date Of Bulletin
20180704
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 01-Jun-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P061E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Foll
Technical Service Bulletin #tsb18-2210
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144191
Date Of Bulletin
20180717
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 1Jun2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Service
Technical Service Bulletin #tsb18-2210
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10144191
Date Of Bulletin
20180717
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 1Jun2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Service
Technical Service Bulletin #tsb18-2229
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
NHTSA #10144197
Date Of Bulletin
20180727
Failing Component Name
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with BLIS and CTA built on or before 4-May-2018 may exhibit BLIS and CTA fault messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000:46 stored in the side obstacle detecti
Technical Service Bulletin #tsb18-2229
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144197
Date Of Bulletin
20180727
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with BLIS and CTA built on or before 4-May-2018 may exhibit BLIS and CTA fault messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000:46 stored in the side obstacle detecti
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47000
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10140315
Date Of Bulletin
20180108
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
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 2.7L Ecoboost engine, 20
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47000
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
NHTSA #10140315
Date Of Bulletin
20180108
Failing Component Name
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Description
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 2.7L Ecoboost engine, 20
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47397
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10144199
Date Of Bulletin
20180702
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
Some 2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after using the remote start function to
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47397
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144199
Date Of Bulletin
20180702
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after using the remote start function to
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47416
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10144210
Date Of Bulletin
20180718
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires replacement, an updated part BV6Z-5500-D with a solid bushing is
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47416
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #10144210
Date Of Bulletin
20180718
Failing Component Name
020000 SUSPENSION
Description
Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires replacement, an updated part BV6Z-5500-D with a solid bushing is
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47420
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10144211
Date Of Bulletin
20180719
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oily substance near the bellhousing area that could be perceived as an engine oil leak. This condition could be caused by assembly grease on the end of the cranks
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47420
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
NHTSA #10144211
Date Of Bulletin
20180719
Failing Component Name
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oily substance near the bellhousing area that could be perceived as an engine oil leak. This condition could be caused by assembly grease on the end of the cranks
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47420
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10144211
Date Of Bulletin
20180719
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oily substance near the bellhousing area that could be perceived as an engine oil leak. This condition could be caused by assembly grease on the end of the cranks
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47424
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144213
Date Of Bulletin
20180720
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Continental, MKC, MKX, MKZ, and Fusion vehicles with an instrument panel center mounted speaker and 2017-2018 Escape vehicles with Sony audio systems may exhibit an inoperative speed compensated volume feature. This may be du
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47430
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #10144219
Date Of Bulletin
20180726
Failing Component Name
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Description
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. Hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47430
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
NHTSA #10144219
Date Of Bulletin
20180726
Failing Component Name
174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Description
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. Hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47430
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA #10144219
Date Of Bulletin
20180726
Failing Component Name
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Description
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. Hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47430
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10144219
Date Of Bulletin
20180726
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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. Hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47824
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10155575
Date Of Bulletin
20190222
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47784
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
NHTSA #10156871
Date Of Bulletin
20190204
Failing Component Name
273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 6-Apr-2017 equipped with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or blind spot information system (BLIS) not available warning without a trailer connecte
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47784
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
NHTSA #10156871
Date Of Bulletin
20190204
Failing Component Name
118500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 6-Apr-2017 equipped with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or blind spot information system (BLIS) not available warning without a trailer connecte
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47784
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10156871
Date Of Bulletin
20190204
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 6-Apr-2017 equipped with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or blind spot information system (BLIS) not available warning without a trailer connecte
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47821
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10156885
Date Of Bulletin
20190221
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47849
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10156569
Date Of Bulletin
20190307
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape equipped with 1.5L Ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption and white smoke concern. Follow the Cooling System Pressure Test procedure in WSM, Section 303-03, pressurize the cooling system t
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2331
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
NHTSA #10152457
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
200000 WHEELS
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds above 80 Km/h (50 MPH) which may be attributed to short term flat spotting in the tires. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2331
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #10152457
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
190000 TIRES
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds above 80 Km/h (50 MPH) which may be attributed to short term flat spotting in the tires. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47634
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #10152463
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
190000 TIRES
Description
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 m
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47824
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10156887
Date Of Bulletin
20190222
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47638
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 011000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
NHTSA #10152466
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
011000 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Description
2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47638
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10152466
Date Of Bulletin
20181101
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47735
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10153921
Date Of Bulletin
20190107
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47735
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10153921
Date Of Bulletin
20190107
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47735
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153921
Date Of Bulletin
20190107
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47724
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10153953
Date Of Bulletin
20181219
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2018-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Sirius satellite radio with a 4G telematics control unit (TCU) built on or before 31-Oct-2018 may exhibit an intermittent loss of satellite radio reception while displaying an acquiring signal me
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47748
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153968
Date Of Bulletin
20190117
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2019 Escape and 2016-2018 Focus/C-Max vehicles may exhibit a customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or during auto headlamp on/off. The FDIM utilizes a ramp up and ramp do
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47784
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10155559
Date Of Bulletin
20190204
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 6-Apr-2017 equipped with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or blind spot information system (BLIS) not available warning without a trailer connecte
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47858
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #10156588
Date Of Bulletin
20190314
Failing Component Name
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
Description
Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires replacement, an updated part is available through the parts cata
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47858
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #10156588
Date Of Bulletin
20190314
Failing Component Name
020000 SUSPENSION
Description
Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires replacement, an updated part is available through the parts cata
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47875
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10156594
Date Of Bulletin
20190318
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX, Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles not equipped with an auto start/stop system may exhibit an inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47662
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
NHTSA #10152473
Date Of Bulletin
20181114
Failing Component Name
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Description
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 parts
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47678
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #10152479
Date Of Bulletin
20181121
Failing Component Name
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Description
2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel will exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm (.197 in). This is the normal vent position for optimal noise, vibration, harshness (NVH) and windnoise
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47703
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10153944
Date Of Bulletin
20181210
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body Control Module(BCM). Inspect the BCM for the presen
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47703
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153944
Date Of Bulletin
20181210
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body Control Module(BCM). Inspect the BCM for the presen
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47704
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10153945
Date Of Bulletin
20181211
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is noticeable because of an elevated idle speed while the vehicl
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47704
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10153945
Date Of Bulletin
20181211
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is noticeable because of an elevated idle speed while the vehicl
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47711
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153948
Date Of Bulletin
20181214
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'. To remove the inconvenience of t
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47722
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA #10153951
Date Of Bulletin
20181219
Failing Component Name
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description
Some 2018-2019 Escape, Transit Connect and EcoSport vehicles equipped with a keyed ignition and a factory invoiced accessory (FIA) VSS may exhibit intermittent alarm activation with lights flashing and the horn sounding after a loud noise a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47722
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153951
Date Of Bulletin
20181219
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2019 Escape, Transit Connect and EcoSport vehicles equipped with a keyed ignition and a factory invoiced accessory (FIA) VSS may exhibit intermittent alarm activation with lights flashing and the horn sounding after a loud noise a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47508
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10149754
Date Of Bulletin
20180910
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2014-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part BCM. Inspect the BCM for the presence of fuse F88. If the fuse is missing, install the correct size
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47513
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10149756
Date Of Bulletin
20180911
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with an electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) system and built on 28-Jul-2016 and through 23-Aug-2018 may exhibit an inoperative heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system display
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47519
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10149759
Date Of Bulletin
20180913
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stor
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47538
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10149770
Date Of Bulletin
20180921
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prior versions of SYNC 3 software this menu was present, however
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2361
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10153931
Date Of Bulletin
20181204
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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 loose
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 18-2361
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10153931
Date Of Bulletin
20181204
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
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 loose
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47821
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10155573
Date Of Bulletin
20190221
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47749
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10153969
Date Of Bulletin
20190117
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for Smartlink that are ordered through Ford
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47750
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10153970
Date Of Bulletin
20190117
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47750
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NHTSA #10153970
Date Of Bulletin
20190117
Failing Component Name
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2056
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA #10156484
Date Of Bulletin
20190301
Failing Component Name
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a power liftgate that bounces back and/or will not cinch to the fully closed position. This may be due to the adjustment of the striker, latch, liftgate margins, flushness and/or striker wings. T
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2056
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10156484
Date Of Bulletin
20190301
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a power liftgate that bounces back and/or will not cinch to the fully closed position. This may be due to the adjustment of the striker, latch, liftgate margins, flushness and/or striker wings. T
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2017
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10155548
Date Of Bulletin
20190205
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
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 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2017
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10155548
Date Of Bulletin
20190205
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
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 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47948
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10159494
Date Of Bulletin
20190426
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
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 an
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47976
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10160931
Date Of Bulletin
20190510
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
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. Also verify that the engine/tran
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB19-2171
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10160819
Date Of Bulletin
20190529
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 1.5, 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored in the powertrain control module
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48123
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10164497
Date Of Bulletin
20190807
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48046
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10162084
Date Of Bulletin
20190618
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2018-2019 Escape vehicles built on 01-Aug-2018 and through 14-May-2019 or 2019 MKC vehicles built on or before 14-May-2019 equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit an auto start/stop, no auto restart concern with diagnostic trouble code
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48053
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10162087
Date Of Bulletin
20190624
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone Pairing, Applink, Travel Link, S
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48135
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10164596
Date Of Bulletin
20190814
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47850
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA #10159489
Date Of Bulletin
20190426
Failing Component Name
353600 EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Description
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). To support the pr
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47850
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10159489
Date Of Bulletin
20190426
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
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). To support the pr
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48106
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10163592
Date Of Bulletin
20190726
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles with 1.5L Ecoboost engine exhibiting coolant consumption and white smoke from the exhaust. Follow Cooling System Pressure Test procedure in WSM, Section 303-03, and pressurize system to 13
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47937
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
NHTSA #10159498
Date Of Bulletin
20190416
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Description
SSM 47937 - 2019 MKC, 2018-2019 Escape - 2.0L - Auto Start/Stop - No Auto Restart After An Auto Stop Event With DTC P164C Some 2018-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 01-Aug-2018 or 2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exh
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47937
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10159498
Date Of Bulletin
20190416
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
SSM 47937 - 2019 MKC, 2018-2019 Escape - 2.0L - Auto Start/Stop - No Auto Restart After An Auto Stop Event With DTC P164C Some 2018-2019 Escape vehicles built on or after 01-Aug-2018 or 2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exh
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47909
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10159502
Date Of Bulletin
20190404
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
SSM 47909 - 2017-2019 Escape, MKC - License Plate Bracket Nut(s) Damaged With Over Torqued Screw(s) 2017-2019 Escape and MKC vehicles may exhibit a concern of the license plate bracket nut(s) being damaged due to the screw(s) being over to
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47909
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10159502
Date Of Bulletin
20190404
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
SSM 47909 - 2017-2019 Escape, MKC - License Plate Bracket Nut(s) Damaged With Over Torqued Screw(s) 2017-2019 Escape and MKC vehicles may exhibit a concern of the license plate bracket nut(s) being damaged due to the screw(s) being over to
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 47909
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10159502
Date Of Bulletin
20190404
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
SSM 47909 - 2017-2019 Escape, MKC - License Plate Bracket Nut(s) Damaged With Over Torqued Screw(s) 2017-2019 Escape and MKC vehicles may exhibit a concern of the license plate bracket nut(s) being damaged due to the screw(s) being over to
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2017
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
NHTSA #10156860
Date Of Bulletin
20190205
Failing Component Name
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Description
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 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2017
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10156860
Date Of Bulletin
20190205
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
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 3.0L EcoBoost, 2015-201
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48130
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA #10164508
Date Of Bulletin
20190809
Failing Component Name
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Description
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. Hydrofluoric acid
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48130
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
NHTSA #10164508
Date Of Bulletin
20190809
Failing Component Name
130000 VISIBILITY
Description
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. Hydrofluoric acid
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2172
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10162062
Date Of Bulletin
20190613
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2015-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator la
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2208
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10162071
Date Of Bulletin
20190627
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator la
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48619
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA #10172972
Date Of Bulletin
20200309
Failing Component Name
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Description
SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48619
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10172972
Date Of Bulletin
20200309
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48260
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10167226
Date Of Bulletin
20191014
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48267
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10167233
Date Of Bulletin
20191017
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module (APIM) DTC U0198 or no modem
Technical Service Bulletin #19B37-S2
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171957
Date Of Bulletin
20200227
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Attachments: A new Service Advisor to Customer interaction video is now available. This video illustrates the speed and simplicity of the dongle re-flash process. â¿¢ Non-Traditional Repair Approaches: The dongle re-flash process allow
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48558
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10172019
Date Of Bulletin
20200218
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
SSM 48558 - 2017-2020 Various Vehicles Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Various FordPass/LincolnWay Mobile App Concerns Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via F
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2139
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10168739
Date Of Bulletin
20191121
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 21-Feb-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 06-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition w
Technical Service Bulletin #19B37-S1
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10171011
Date Of Bulletin
20200121
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction indicator lights (MIL) due to engine misfire. Over time, this
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48279
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10167210
Date Of Bulletin
20191024
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2018-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may exhibit a persistent message in the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app advising, Your vehicles software is being updated. Vehicle controls will be una
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2346
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10169807
Date Of Bulletin
20191220
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator la
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 19-2375
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10169884
Date Of Bulletin
20191211
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
This article supersedes TSB 19-2139 to update the production fix date. Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhib
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48316
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168794
Date Of Bulletin
20191108
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct th
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48335
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #10168796
Date Of Bulletin
20191120
Failing Component Name
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a 'Trailer Connected' or 'Trailer Disconnected' message in the vehicle's message center with no trailer attached to the vehicle. To correct this condition, reprogram the trailer module (TRM) using
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48335
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168796
Date Of Bulletin
20191120
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a 'Trailer Connected' or 'Trailer Disconnected' message in the vehicle's message center with no trailer attached to the vehicle. To correct this condition, reprogram the trailer module (TRM) using
Technical Service Bulletin #19B37
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10169989
Date Of Bulletin
20191212
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine - Powertrain Control Module Reprograming
Technical Service Bulletin #19B37
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10169989
Date Of Bulletin
20191212
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Customer Satisfaction Program 19B37 Certain 2017-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine - Powertrain Control Module Reprograming
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48423
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10169986
Date Of Bulletin
20191220
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing t
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-20-2002
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10170908
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2018-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the c
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB-20-2002
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10170908
Date Of Bulletin
20200117
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2018-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the c
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48340
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10168810
Date Of Bulletin
20191121
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the latest version of V3.0 software. This issue occurs when the
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48757
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10174421
Date Of Bulletin
20200422
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered "deep sleep mode". This mode is enabled due to the vehicle not being started for 14 consecutive days or battery vol
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2100
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10174400
Date Of Bulletin
20200402
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition w
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48725
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10174407
Date Of Bulletin
20200403
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
2016-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost or 1.5L EcoBoost engines may have missing or damaged dowel alignment pins between the engine and transaxle. When either a new long block or new short block is installed in the vehicl
Technical Service Bulletin #SSM 48858
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10176123
Date Of Bulletin
20200529
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile applications. The cellular cloud systems wil
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2165
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA #10175893
Date Of Bulletin
20200513
Failing Component Name
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a bump or clunk from the rear drive unit (RDU) when turning at low speeds and parking lot maneuvers. This may be due to the software i
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2165
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10175893
Date Of Bulletin
20200513
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a bump or clunk from the rear drive unit (RDU) when turning at low speeds and parking lot maneuvers. This may be due to the software i
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2171
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10175895
Date Of Bulletin
20200518
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
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 may
Technical Service Bulletin #TSB 20-2171
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 161100 STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
NHTSA #10175895
Date Of Bulletin
20200518
Failing Component Name
161100 STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Description
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 may
Technical Service Bulletin #19B37-S3
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #10176008
Date Of Bulletin
20200506
Failing Component Name
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description
Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction indicator lights (MIL) due to engine misfire. Over time, this
Technical Service Bulletin #19B37-S3
This 2018 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #10176008
Date Of Bulletin
20200506
Failing Component Name
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description
Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction indicator lights (MIL) due to engine misfire. Over time, this
