2016 Ford Escape service bulletins & manufacturer communications
176 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Escape. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 176
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns inc…TSB 25-2570 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 26, 2025
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 54366 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 2025
- Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles may exhibit an ABS warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2300 after the ABS module is replaced.SSM 53176 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 27, 2024
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 20…TSB 24-2165 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 27, 2024
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak i…SSM 52335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat…SSM 51261 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 16, 2022
- Some 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 driv…SSM 51181 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Nov 4, 2022
- Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat…SSM 51120 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 6, 2022
- Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln p…SSM 50804 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2022
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due t…TSB 22-2066 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 26, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 …TSB 22-2104 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2022
- Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to…SSM 50375 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 23, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 50067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2021
- Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the …SSM 50064 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Electric · issued Aug 25, 2021
- Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is…SSM 50039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty…TSB 21-2236 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 22, 2021
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/…TSB 21-2175 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 2, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 49821 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 24, 2021
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due t…TSB 21-2152 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 18, 2021
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due t…TSB 21-2033 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 10, 2021
- Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Alth…SSM 49210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 2020
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/F…TSB 20-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 6, 2020
- Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steeri…SSM 48908 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 17, 2020
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 …TSB 20-2171 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 18, 2020
- 2016-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost or 1.5L EcoBoost engines may have missing or damaged dowel alignment pins between the engine and transaxle. When either a …SSM 48725 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 3, 2020
- SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may …SSM 48619 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 9, 2020
- Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 48423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 20, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after updating to the…SSM 48340 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 21, 2019
- Some 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. This may be due to the oi…TSB 19-2287 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 23, 2019
- Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this …SSM 48135 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 14, 2019
- Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in som…SSM 48130 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2019
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) fo…SSM 48123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigatio…SSM 48053 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 24, 2019
- Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2015-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condi…TSB 19-2172 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 13, 2019
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was no…SSM 47976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2019
- SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehi…SSM 47948 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 26, 2019
- Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06…SSM 47850 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 26, 2019
- Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX, Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles not equipped with an auto start/stop system may exhibit an inability to program and/or no electrical pow…SSM 47875 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2019
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires repl…SSM 47858 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 14, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may …SSM 47824 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 19-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2019
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty re…SSM 47749 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Escape and 2016-2018 Focus/C-Max vehicles may exhibit a customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or during a…SSM 47748 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Some 2016-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and a 6, 8 or 10 inch screen may show a pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when co…SSM 47711 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 14, 2018
- Some 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2018 C-MAX,Focus, and Transit Connect vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service p…SSM 47703 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 10, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019 EcoSport/Expediti…TSB 18-2361 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 4, 2018
- 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel will exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm (.197 in). This is the normal vent position …SSM 47678 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 21, 2018
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be fol…SSM 47662 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2018
- Some 2013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles may exhibit a vibration attributed to the tires. Prior to performing any road force balancing procedures or related diagnosis, make…SSM 47634 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 2018
- Some 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. This may be due to the oi…TSB 18-2314 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 18, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software. In prio…SSM 47538 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 21, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Escape vehicles built on or before 26-Aug-2018 and 2016-2018 Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut …SSM 47519 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 13, 2018
- Some 2014-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit a concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part BCM. Inspect the BCM for the presence of…SSM 47508 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 10, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost…TSB 18-2255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 23, 2018
- 2015-2018 Edge, Fusion, Focus, MKZ, MKC, Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to t…SSM 47462 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 13, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 not at the latest software level may exhibit Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigatio…SSM 47444 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2018
- If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperativ…SSM 47430 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 26, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires repl…SSM 47416 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 18, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Escape/Focus/Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a remote start system may exhibit an immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P159…SSM 47397 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 2, 2018
- Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update …SSM 47380 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 22, 2018
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47379 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 22, 2018
- Some 2016 Escape vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit a radio that is inoperative and/or no audio after cranking. If SYNC software is not 3.0 or higher on the PTS website or on the veh…SSM 47357 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 15, 2018
- 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 p…SSM 47234 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 2018
- Some 2015-2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 5-Apr-2017 with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or BLIS not available warning withou…SSM 47228 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 10, 2018
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now ava…SSM 47211 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2018
- Some 2015-2018 Fusion/MKZ/MKC/Escape/Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a runs rough condition with DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316.…SSM 47204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 2018
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 47201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47167 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 19, 2018
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify w…SSM 47080 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2018
- Some 2016 Escape vehicles with SYNC 3 and without Sony audio system may exhibit a radio that is inoperative and/or no audio after cranking. Cycling the key should restore functiona…SSM 47069 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 9, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47041 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 29, 2018
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input. Using the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website > OASIS tab > SYNC …SSM 47041 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 29, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.5L or 1.5L/2.0L/3.0L Ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 MKC/Edge/Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost engine, 2…SSM 47000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 8, 2018
- Some 2013-2018 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.5L or 1.5L/2.0L/3.0L Ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 MKC/Edge/Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost engine, 2…SSM 47000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 8, 2018
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. SYNC software updates are now ava…SSM 46949 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 29, 2017
- Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requi…SSM 46948 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 29, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grid…SSM 46947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 29, 2017
- Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C suction line. When replacing the suction line, verify that all of the com…SSM 46937 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 2017
- Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to th…SSM 46930 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2017
- Some 2013-2018 Escape, Focus and C-Max vehicles may exhibit a water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening panel, fixe…17-2218 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 3, 2017
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset pr…SSM 46900 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 2, 2017
- Some 2016 Escape and Focus vehicles equipped with a front control display interface module (FCDIM) may exhibit the inability to store AM/FM presets and/or preset buttons work errat…SSM 46891 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 30, 2017
- Some owners of 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower portion of the display screen when using the parking aid camera. This is due to …SSM 46862 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Oct 6, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a vehicle in the center of the SYNC touchscreen with no obstacle detection grid…SSM 46861 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2017
- Some 2016-2018 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is due to th…SSM 46860 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 6, 2017
- Some owners of 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience inoperative mobile device navigation applications. Mobile device navigation via AppLink requi…SSM 46848 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 28, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may exhibit an intermittent blue or black screen. Check for SYNC software update under the OASIS Tab SYNC selection. If update …SSM 46834 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 21, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 01-Apr-2017 may exhibit a concern with the OAT reading inaccurate and/or the A/C inoperative. This may be due to water in connecto…SSM 46825 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 version 2.2 software may exhibit a blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode. To recover the screen, perform a …SSM 46813 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 13, 2017
- Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis leads to a RDU clutch issue, a rear drive unit (RDU) service kit is availab…SSM 46703 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jul 14, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 Edge, Escape, Expedition, Fiesta, Flex, MKC, MKT, MKX, Mustang, Navigator and Taurus or 2017 Explorer and Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 and built on 1-Jul…TSB 17-2068 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Apr 18, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 escape and mkc vehicles without a vehicle dynamic suspension system and built on 1-apr-2015 and through 1-oct-2016 may exhibit a rattle and/or clunking noise from th…SSM 46495 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 28, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various sync symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considere…SSM 46486 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 23, 2017
- Some 2013-2017 escape vehicles built on or before 28-feb-2017 may exhibit a noise and/or vibration from the climate control blower motor with or without a lack of airflow from pane…TSB 17-0034 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Mar 21, 2017
- Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles equipped with emtc and built on or before 8-apr-2016 may exhibit incorrect air distribution from the instrument panel registers when panel mode is se…TSB 17-0027 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 13, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with 2.0l, 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection(gtdi) …SSM 46438 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 8, 2017
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th gear …SSM 46355 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 2, 2017
- Some 2016-2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6l/1.5l awd or a 2.0l fwd/awd built on or before 19-nov-2016 may exhibit front brake squeal when applying the brakes. The noise mos…SSM 46330 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 24, 2017
- 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 …SSM 46327 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 23, 2017
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revi…SSM 46295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2017
- Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to apple carplay and android auto. This upgrade is not currently available for th…SSM 46283 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 22, 2016
- Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.3l may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake mani…SSM 46281 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 22, 2016
- Some 2015-2016 escape vehicles equipped with 1.6l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engines built on or before 9/30/15 may exhibit runs rough, lack of power, surge, buc…TSB 16-0161 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 9, 2016
- Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles equipped with emtc and built on or before 8-apr-2016 may exhibit incorrect air distribution from the instrument panel registers when panel mode is se…TSB 16-0158 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 2016
- 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 …SSM 46210 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 17, 2016
- 2013-2017 escape vehicles equipped with moonroof exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm. This is the normal vent position for optimal nvh/windnoise qualities. When the vent …SSM 46170 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 2, 2016
- Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year f-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016 model year escape, explorer, flex, fusion, mkx, mustang, police interceptor ut…16B32-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 27, 2016
- All 2013-2017 escape vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner near the windshield. This is a normal characteristic of the headliner and no …SSM 46157 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 27, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 escape vehicles equipped with sirius satellite radio built on or before 8/21/2106 may exhibit an intermittent concern where the audio cuts out and the radio displays…SSM 46154 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2016
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. Recent customer clinics revealed that most ev…SSM 46153 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 26, 2016
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 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 a…SSM 46129 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 2016
- Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped …TSB 16-0139 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 10, 2016
- Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This m…SSM 46102 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Sep 30, 2016
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Some 2016 Fusion and Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine may experience a delayed engagement/shudder during a drive to reverse shift. This condition occurs when the throttle …TSB 16-0125 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX, Taurus, MKS, Flex, MKT, and Edge and 2017 Explorer, Fusion, MKZ, Super Duty, T…SSM 46073 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2016
- Certain 2015 Model Year Edge, 2015-2016 Model Year F-150, MKT, and Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016 Model Year Escape, Explorer, Flex, Fusion, MKX, Mustang, Police Interceptor Ut…16B32 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 14, 2016
- Some 2015-2016 Escape and 2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI engine may exhibit a rolling reverse to drive engagement shudder on acceleration. Reprogram the powertrain …TSB 16-2037 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 14, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L/1.5L AWD or a 2.0L FWD/AWD may exhibit front brake squeal when applying the brakes. The noise most commonly occurs after the bra…SSM 46061 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 9, 2016
- Some 2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI engine may exhibit no transmission upshift after a downshift event with cruise control engaged. Reprogram the powertrain control…TSB 16-0117 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 7, 2016
- Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitchSSM-45838 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 31, 2016
- Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature. The 2016-2017 workshop manual section 501-11 was updated 8/2016 with revised diagnostics, the 2015 ws…SSM 46011 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 18, 2016
- For 2016 escape, the plant complexity of windshields went up with the introduction of the heated wiper. To reduce the plant complexity, there is only one windshield for vehicles wi…SSM 45998 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 15, 2016
- Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/f150/expedition/navigator/mustang /transit/focus/c-max/mkx/taurus/mks/flex/mkt/edge and 2017 escape/explorer/mkc/fusion and mkz vehicles equipped with s…SSM 45968 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 3, 2016
- Some 2016 escape vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit no transmission upshift after a downshift event with cruise control on. Engineering is currently investigating this …SSM 45967 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2016
- Some 2015-2016 escape and 2016 fusion vehicles with the 2.0l gasoline turbo direct injection (gtdi) engine may exhibit a rolling reverse to drive engagement shudder on acceleration…SSM 45966 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 3, 2016
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7l), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5l/3.7l), 2015-2016 mkc, and 2016 mkx vehicles (excluding 3.7l) equipped with all wheel drive (aw…SSM 45926 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 13, 2016
- Some 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 c…SSM 45922 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 8, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on the home screen or a system lock up when the phone is connected. Applink ma…SSM 45918 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2016
- Some 2016-2017 vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience the following concerns; the gps not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon spinning in…SSM 45917 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2016
- Some 2016 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation along with a valid paid subscription to sirius travel link may not display sirius travel link fuel prices. R…SSM 45916 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2016
- 2016-2017 escape - front brake squeal while brakingSSM 45892 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 23, 2016
- 2016-2017 escape/mkc - lack of a/c cooling during pdi checkSSM-45868 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 7, 2016
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1SSM-45821 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2016
- A/c compressor lockup - vehicles in storage or used infrequentlySSM-45810 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 10, 2016
- Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (apim) dtcs u3000 or b108e or u1a00SSM-45809 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 9, 2016
- Sirius satellite radio - audio cuts out/no signalSSM-45806 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2016
- Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrationsSSM-45797 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 4, 2016
- Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screenTSB160066 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 20, 2016
- In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American …16B10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 5, 2016
- Online automotive service information system for April 2016-AM/FM/CD or sync with a 4.2 inch screen may exhibit a blank screen and no a;udio after a crank event.Service Informat · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2016
- 2.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odorTSB160045 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 17, 2016
- 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 …16-0045 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Mar 17, 2016
- 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 o…16-0033 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 3, 2016
- Online automotive service information system for March 2016Service · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141CTSB160001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 5, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016LTR3756 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 5, 2016
- Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed - buklt on or before 01/22/2016TSB160033 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 22, 2016
- Demonstration/Delivery Hold - Application Performance Upgrade 15A03 Certain 2016 Model Year Escape, MKC, Exkpedit;ion, and Navigator Vehicles Sync 3 Software UpdatesCSC15A03 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2015
- Ford: unresponsive touch screen on some vehicles or with no input by user, act as if being touched *cnSB-45302 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2015
- Summary to be provided on a future date.15-0162 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 23, 2015
- Ford escape: cleaning tip for chrome appearance physical vapor disposition. Use of certain off-the-shelf cleaner/or polishing products may cause harm to wheels *cnSB45300 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 22, 2015
- Ford: when attempting to eject compact disc (cd) from player the cd gets stuck. Misalignment of player to instrument panel may be possible cause *cnSB45261 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 19, 2015
- Demonstration /Delivery Hold - Application Performance Upgrade 15B30 Certain 2016 Model Year Escape, MKC, Expedition, and Navigator Vehicles Sync 3 softwasre UpdatesCSC15B30 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2015
- Ford: 2013-2016 escape vehicles will have a whistling or wind type noise from exterior mirrors, at highway speed *cnTSB15-0130 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 14, 2015
- 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…TSB15-0129 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 13, 2015
- Summary to be provided on a future date.45259 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2015
- 2015-2015 ford escape: due to cluster reset vehicle may exhibit intermittent battery draw which can result in a dead battery or no start *cnSB-45308 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Ford escape: right or left side catch/striker assembly coming loose, cause glovebox door to be misaligned *cnSB45295 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Ford: some escape vehicles may experience a dead battery or a no start condition due to a possible cluster reset *cnSB45268 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 30, 2015
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles will experience a non responsive or no user input (touch) on the touch screen. Model 2016 escape, mkc. *peASI-45254 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2015
- 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 201…ASI-45239 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2015
- 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 diagnosi…ASI-45225 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles are experiencing malfunction of sync 3 accessory interface protocol module (apim) diagnostic code u3000 or b108e. Model 2016 escape. Mkc. *peASI-45207 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Summary to be provided on a future date.ASI-45183 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Summary to be provided on a future date.ASI-45165 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2015