AXLE – FLUID LEAK FROM REAR AXLE PINION SEAL – 4X4 VEHICLES ONLY FORD: 2001 ESCAPE Some 4X4 equipped vehicles may exhibit a rear axle pinion seal leak at the Rotary Blade Coupling (RBC). This may be caused by the design of the pinion seal. ACTION: Replace the pinion seal at the … Read more
SLOW FUEL FILL AND/OR DTC P0451 FORD: 2005-2008 Escape Hybrid, Escape MERCURY: 2005-2008 Mariner 2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid 2005-2008 Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mariner and 2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill concern or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0451 present. The condition may be … Read more
3.0L DURATEC ENGINE – OIL LEAK (LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE) – DIPSTICK OR CRANKSHAFT SEAL FORD: 2008 Escape MERCURY: 2008 Mariner 2008 Escape and Mariner vehicles may exhibit engine oil leaking from the dipstick tube or the front or rear crankshaft seals. This condition is likely due to positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) freezing … Read more
SQUEAK / CREAK NOISE FROM REAR – VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 9/5/2006 FORD: 2006-2007 Escape Hybrid, Escape MERCURY: 2006-2007 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner 2006-2007 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid vehicles built before 9/5/2006 may exhibit a high pitched squeaking noise from the rear upper shock bushing area. This concern is more noticeable while … Read more
CD4E – ENGINE STALLING ON ENGAGEMENT/STOPPING FORD: 2005-2008 Escape MERCURY: 2005-2008 Mariner 2005-2008 Escape and Mariner vehicles equipped with a CD4E automatic transaxle and built from 8/1/2004 through 2/15/2007 may exhibit an engine stall when coming to a stop or when engaging the transmission into drive or reverse. This condition may be … Read more
