Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Intermediate Shaft Seal Fluid Leak – 2013-2018 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10140315 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47000 Summary Some 2013-2018 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.5L or 1.5L/2.0L/3.0L Ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 MKC/Edge/Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost engine, 2016-2018 MKX vehicles equipped with 2.7L Ecoboost engine, 2017-2018 Continental vehicles equipped with 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost, and AWD may exhibit a fluid leak from the PTU intermediate shaft seal. … Read more

Floor Console Selector Lever Light Bar (PRNDL) Not Illuminated – 2018 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

SSM 46980 – 2018 EscapeTransmission Selector Lever Assembly – Floor Console Selector Lever Light Bar (PRNDL) Not Illuminated 2018 Escape vehicles are not equipped with an illuminated floor console selector lever light bar assembly (PRNDL) on the transmission selector lever assembly.   Do not attempt any repairs or replace any parts for this … Read more

Rear Axle Noise – Low Speed Parking Lot Maneuvers – After Extended Driving – 2013-2018 Ford & Lincoln

Ford

SSM 46965 – 2013-2018 Various Vehicles – Rear Axle Noise – Low Speed Parking Lot Maneuvers – After Extended Driving Some 2013-2018 Escape/EcoSport/Edge/MKX/MKC/MKT/Fusion/Flex/Kuga/Mondeo all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles may exhibit a clunk, thump, grinding, popping, shuddering or chattering from the rear axle when the vehicle is turning during parking lot or figure 8 maneuvers at low … Read more

Fastener Installation Verification During Air Conditioning (A/C) Suction Line Replacement – 2013-2016 Ford Escape

2016 Ford Escape

SSM 46937 – 2013-2016 Escape – 1.6L EcoBoost Engine – Fastener Installation Verification During Air Conditioning (A/C) Suction Line Replacement Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C suction line.   When replacing the suction line, verify that all of the compressor to engine block fasteners … Read more

Inoperative Climate Or Radio Controls With Communication Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) For The Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) – 2017-2018 Ford Escape

2017 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10140331 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47040   Summary Some 2017-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit inoperative climate or radio controls with DTCs U2100, U0140 in the FCIM or DTC U0164 in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to loss of communication or incomplete module configuration. Before further diagnosis, complete a battery reset … Read more