1.5L EcoBoost – Illuminated MIL With DTC P04DB – 2020 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10176122 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48848   Summary Some 2020 Escape vehicles built on or after 10-Jan-2020, equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB in the powertrain control module (PCM). If this DTC is retrieved with other DTCs, diagnose those … Read more

AWD – RDU Bump/Clunk Condition When Turning At Low Speeds And Parking Lot Maneuvers – 2017-2019 Ford Escape & Lincoln MKC

2019 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10189785 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2077 Summary Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC Some 2017-2019 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a binding/shudder and/or bump/clunk from the rear drive unit (RDU) when turning at low speeds and parking lot maneuvers. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). To … Read more

1.5L/2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost – Fuel Gauge Does Not Move And/Or DTC P144F – 2020 Ford Escape & Lincoln Corsair

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10175896 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2172 Summary Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 15-Nov-2019 may exhibit a fuel gauge that does not move and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P144F in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the fuel tank assembly. To … Read more

A-pillar Trim Panel Out Of Position And/Or Headliner Edge Showing At The Top Of A-pillar – 2020 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10179188 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49142   Summary Some 2020 Escape vehicles built on 24-Sep-2019 and through 15-Jun-2020 may exhibit a condition where the interior A-pillar trim panel appears to be out of position and/or the edge of the headliner is exposed near the top of the interior A-pillar trim panel. Inform customers that … Read more

1.5L – 8F24 Transmission – Light To Moderate Buzz/Sizzle/Rattle Noise Heard When Seated In The Driver’s Seat Under Moderate To Heavy Acceleration – 2020 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10177696 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48962   Summary Some 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.5L and an 8F24 transmission may exhibit a light to moderate buzz/sizzle/rattle noise heard while seated in the driver’s seat. This noise can be heard under moderate to heavy acceleration (2500-4000rpm) and radiates from the lower left side of … Read more