NHTSA ID Number: 10152457
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2331
Summary
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.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2017-2019 |
This bulletin supersedes 17-2207. Reason for update: Concern Carryover to New Model
Model:
2017-2019 Escape
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 17-2207 to update the vehicle model years.
Issue: 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.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Service Procedure
- Visually inspect the tires for possible damage. Are any concerns present?
(1). Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04.
(2). No – proceed to Step 2.
- Check and adjust tire pressures to placard specification.
- Drive the vehicle to confirm customer concern. The vehicle must be driven a minimum of 24 km (15 miles) to eliminate any temporary flat spotting conditions. Is the vibration still present?
(1). Yes – further diagnosis is required. Refer to WSM, Section 204-04.
(2). No – no further action required. Return the vehicle to the customer.
SEOCONTENT-START
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Tire/Wheel Vibration At Highway S peeds Above 80 Km/h (50 MPH)
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.
Labor Times
| Description | Operation No. | Time |
| 2017-2019 Escape: Visually Inspect, Adjust Tire Pressure Includes Time To Road Test (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182331A | 0.6
Hrs. |
Repair/Claim Coding
| Causal Part: | 1508 |
| Condition Code: | D9 |
SEOCONTENT-END
18-2331
31 October 2018
17-2207
19 October 2017
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