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| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Fuel Slosh Noise During Low Speed Parking Lot Maneuvers And/Or When Stopping | 18-2003 09 May 2018 |
Model:
Issue: Some 2013-2018 Escape and 2015-2018 MKC vehicles may exhibit a fuel slosh noise during low speed parking lot maneuvers and/or when coming to a stop. The concern may be more noticeable when the fuel level in the tank is 3/4 to full.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
| Description | Quantity | Part Number |
| Fuel Tank Strap Isolator | 4 | DV6Z-00812-B |
| Fuel Tank Strap, Left | 1 | JV6Z-9054-B |
| Fuel Tank Strap, Right | 1 | JV6Z-9054-A |
| Fuel Tank Strap Bolt And Washer | 1 | W718813-S442 |
| Exhaust Gasket | 1 | CV6Z-9450-D  |
| Exhaust Nuts, Escape | 1 | W520103-S442 |
| Exhaust Nuts, MKC | 1 | W520103-S403 |
| Driveshaft Bolts | 6 | 5F9Z-4682-AA |
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 |
| 2013-2018 Escape 4X2, 2015-2018 MKC FWD: Replace Both Fuel Tank Straps Includes Time To Road Test (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182003A | 1.3 |
| 2013-2018 Escape 4X4, 2015-2018 MKC AWD: Replace Both Fuel Tank Straps Includes Time To Road Test (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182003B | 1.7 |
Repair/Claim Coding
| Causal Part: | 9054 |
| Condition Code: | 42 |
| 1/4″ | Ratchet |
| 1/4″ | 6″ Extension |
| 1/4″ | Torx T45 |
| 1/4″ | Power Tool |
| 1/4″ | 10 mm Swivel Socket |
| 3/8″ | Ratchet |
| 3/8″ | Power Tool |
| 3/8″ | Torque Wrench |
| 3/8″ | 6″ Extension |
| 3/8″ | 24″ Extension |
| 3/8″ | 10 mm Socket |
| 3/8″ | 13 mm Socket |
| 3/8″ | 15 mm Socket |
| 3/8″ | 13 mm Swivel Socket |
Service Procedure
1. Drive the vehicle and perform low speed parking lot maneuvers. Does the vehicle exhibit a fuel slosh noise during the parking lot maneuvers and/or when coming to a stop?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
2. Remove and discard the fuel tank straps and fasteners. Refer to WSM, Section 310-01.
(1). It is not necessary to depressurize the fuel system, drain the fuel tank, disconnect the fuel lines and remove the fuel tank to replace the straps.
3. Install new straps, isolator assemblies and fasteners.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Refer to WSM, Section 310-01.
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