Customer Satisfaction Program 20B14 – Powertrain Control Module Update – 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10176006 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B14-S2   Summary Updated Technical Information for Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) reset after PCM reprogram. Unplugging the PSCM is no longer required as new FDRS service function is available. In some of the affected vehicles, the customer may experience limited powertrain acceleration and speed along with a “Stop Safely … Read more

1.5L EcoBoost/1.6L EcoBoost – Replacement Of The Flexplate – 2016-2019 Ford Escape

2019 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10174407 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48725 Summary 2016-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost or 1.5L EcoBoost engines may have missing or damaged dowel alignment pins between the engine and transaxle. When either a new long block or new short block is installed in the vehicle and the dowel pins were found missing … Read more

1.5L EcoBoost – Illuminated MIL With DTC P051B – 2018-2019 Ford Escape

2019 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10170908 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-20-2002 Summary Some 2018-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the crankcase pressure sensor. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure … Read more

Trailer Connected Or Trailer Disconnected Message With No Trailer Attached – 2017-2019 Ford Escape

2019 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10168796 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48335   Summary Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may exhibit a ‘Trailer Connected’ or ‘Trailer Disconnected’ message in the vehicle’s message center with no trailer attached to the vehicle. To correct this condition, reprogram the trailer module (TRM) using the appropriate FordeBay diagnostic scan tool. For claiming use causal part … Read more

Unable To Reset Oil Change Indicator – 2017 Ford Escape

2017 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10171860 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-20-2031   Summary Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 18-May-2017 may be unable to reset the oil change indicator following the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-01 procedure. This may be due to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software that was updated and/or an IPC replacement during a previous … Read more