1.5L EcoBoost Engine - Timing Belt Saw Or Chirp Noise At Idle With Vehicle In Transport Mode

NHTSA ID Number: 10153945

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47704

Summary

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 vehicle is in transport mode. Do not disable transport mode to diagnose or perform a repair for this noise. Transport mode should only be disabled as directed by the pre-delivery procedure.

3 Affected Products

Vehicle

FORD

ESCAPE

2017-2019

SSM 47704

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10153945

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10153945-9999.pdf

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SSM 47231

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10137132

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10137132-9999.pdf

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