Hybrid – Trouble Codes P0A81 and/or P0A96 – 2005-2012 Ford Escape & 2006-2011 Mercury Mariner – Ford & Lincoln

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	HYBRID – DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0A81 AND/OR P0A96
Publication Date: September 8, 2016

FORD:	2005-2012 Escape
MERCURY:	2006-2011 Mariner

This article supersedes TSB 09-17-7 to update the vehicle model years and Service Procedure.

ISSUE:

Some 2005-2012 Escape Hybrid and 2006-2011 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may set DTCs P0A81 (battery pack cooling fan 1 control circuit) and/or P0A96 (battery pack cooling fan 2 control circuit) in the traction battery control module (TBCM). These codes by themselves normally do not result in any symptoms that are noticeable to the customer. DTCs P0A81/P0A96 are typically found when diagnosing other drivability concerns.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool to the data link connector (DLC). Does the vehicle have DTC P0A81 and/or P0A96?
1. Yes – replace both high voltage traction battery (HVTB) cooling fans. Follow the instruction sheet included with the kit.
  1. One kit is needed per vehicle.
1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual for normal diagnostics.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
5M6Z-10C659-B	Cooling Fan Kit

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
160118A	2005-2012 Escape Hybrid, 2006-2011 Mariner Hybrid: Retrieve DTCs And Replace The HVTB Cooling Fans Includes Time To Remove And Install The HVTB (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	3.1 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.