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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 4/14/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.

TSB Description

Released 6/5/2003
CLIMATE CONTROL—MUSTY OR MILDEW TYPE ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Released 7/23/2002
COOLING SYSTEM—MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/16/2002
PAINT—NEW POLISHING PRODUCTS—SERVICE PROCEDURES

Released 4/23/2018
2002-2011 Focus/2002-2012 Escape And 2005-2011 Mariner Steering Column Lock Module Replacement Service Tip

Released 4/23/2018
2002-2008 ESCAPE / 2005-2008 MARINER - CRACKED WELD DETECTION PROCEDURE FOR 7G120, CYLINDER AND HUB ASSEMBLY, FORWARD, COAST AND DIRECT CLUTCH

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
2001-2004 Escape - Safety Recall 14S02 - Corrosion At Forward Attachment Of Lower Control Arm - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Dealer Bulletin

Released 11/9/2010
FRONT AND/OR REAR CREAK/SQUEAK NOISE DUE TO SUBFRAME LOCATING PINS CONTACTING VEHICLE BODY

Released 1/15/2010
FRONT AND/OR REAR CREAK/SQUEAK NOISE

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 11/22/2005
DOOR SEAL SQUEAKS

Released 11/17/2005
RESTRAINT SYSTEM—SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877 AND/OR B1881

Released 11/16/2005
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

Released 10/3/2005
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE

Released 12/25/2004
SERVICEABILITY OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER VENTS

Released 5/24/2004
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR—TERMINAL TAB REPAIR

Released 12/15/2003
STEERING—TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Released 3/25/2003
BODY—HEADLINER—SAG/LOOSE AT REAR QUARTER GLASS

Released 2/23/2003
BODY—MIRROR—EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/10/2003
PAINT—PLASTIC BUMPER/FASCIA PARTS—PREPARATION PROCEDURES—SERVICE TIPS

Released 7/16/2002
BODY—PAINT—APPROVED PAINT MATERIALS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS

Released 3/16/2002
PAINT—NEW POLISHING PRODUCTS—SERVICE PROCEDURES

Released 2/25/2002
ELECTRICAL—CDX6 RADIO DAMAGED DURING SERVICE SHIPPING—CORRECT SHIPMENT PROCEDURES FOR CDX6 RADIO—SERVICE TIPS

Released 5/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTICS—W/O SCP

Released 2/23/2004
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP

TSB Description

Released 6/17/2002
LAMP—BRAKE—INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

Released 12/21/2006
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)

Released 8/14/2003
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 2/25/2003
ENGINE—COOLING SYSTEM—LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED— COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/23/2002
COOLING SYSTEM—MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 4/23/2018
2001-2004 Escape - Safety Recall 14S02 - Corrosion At Forward Attachment Of Lower Control Arm - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 2/27/2008
BATTERY SERVICE—OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE—CHARGING SERVICE TIPS

TSB Description

Released 8/15/2006
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS—DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY

Released 5/8/2006
SPEED CONTROL DIAGNOSTICS—W/O SCP

Released 3/23/2006
SQUEAK—STEERING COLUMN / RACK

Released 3/9/2006
PCM FAILURE—ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INTERMITTENT—INOPERATIVE

Released 11/17/2005
RESTRAINT SYSTEM—SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877 AND/OR B1881

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

Released 4/6/2005
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS

Released 12/26/2004
SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994 OR B1998

Released 5/24/2004
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR—TERMINAL TAB REPAIR

Released 3/25/2003
BODY—HEADLINER—SAG/LOOSE AT REAR QUARTER GLASS

Released 2/23/2003
BODY—MIRROR—EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 1/20/2003
ELECTRICAL—REAR WIPER ARM REMOVAL— SERVICE TIP

Released 1/18/2003
ELECTRICAL—REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 7/16/2002
BODY—PAINT—APPROVED PAINT MATERIALS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS

Released 6/17/2002
LAMP—BRAKE—INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

Released 2/25/2002
ELECTRICAL—CDX6 RADIO DAMAGED DURING SERVICE SHIPPING—CORRECT SHIPMENT PROCEDURES FOR CDX6 RADIO—SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/9/2006
PCM FAILURE—ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INTERMITTENT—INOPERATIVE

Released 7/7/2004
DRIVEABILITY—INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT OR IDLE DIP—NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE ONLY

TSB Description

Released 4/17/2004
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED—SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S)—SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/20/2003
DRIVEABILITY—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC’S P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457

Released 7/27/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Owner Letter

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Dealer Q and A

TSB Description

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Technical Info

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Dealer Bulletin

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Customer Information Sheet

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Acknowledgement of Interim Service Offer

Released 7/25/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 7/11/2006
UNSTABLE IDLE— 3.0L AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHUDDER MEXICO

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 12/26/2004
SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994 OR B1998

Released 4/21/2004
STEERING DRIFT/PULL—IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2006
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)

Released 9/4/2006
A/C COMPRESSOR NOT OPERATIONAL / LOW FREON—SHAFT SEAL LEAKS

TSB Description

Released 6/5/2003
CLIMATE CONTROL—MUSTY OR MILDEW TYPE ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Released 12/11/2018
2001-2019 Various Vehicles - 2.0L, 2.3L, And 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine - Rear Main Seal Kit Tool Usage

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

TSB Description

Released 6/7/2018
Various Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 4/23/2018
2002-2008 ESCAPE / 2005-2008 MARINER - CRACKED WELD DETECTION PROCEDURE FOR 7G120, CYLINDER AND HUB ASSEMBLY, FORWARD, COAST AND DIRECT CLUTCH

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/7/2009
CD4E TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REPLACE OR INSTALL TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER COLD WEATHER BYPASS KIT

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 12/18/2006
IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT HEAD GASKET FOR CERTAIN REMANUFACTURED ENGINES—SERVICE TIP

Released 7/11/2006
UNSTABLE IDLE— 3.0L AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHUDDER MEXICO

Released 5/3/2006
CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE—3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY

Released 4/14/2006
MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID.

Released 4/9/2006
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 7/10/2005
DRIVELINE WHINE 20-45 MPH (32-72 KM/H)

Released 7/7/2004
DRIVEABILITY—INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT OR IDLE DIP—NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT—VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE ONLY

Released 1/14/2004
TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ON—DTC P1783 AND/OR P0733—COLD CLIMATE SHIFT/ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS—CD4E TRANSAXLE

Released 8/14/2003
TRANSMISSION—NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/8/2003
ENGINE—ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR MARKINGS—REPORTS OF LOW OIL LEVELS

Released 2/25/2003
ENGINE—COOLING SYSTEM—LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED— COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/21/2002
OSCILLATION/BOUNCE—HIGHWAY SPEEDS—4X2 CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK FLATNESS

Released 7/23/2002
COOLING SYSTEM—MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT—SERVICE TIPS

Released 4/23/2018
2001-2004 Escape - Safety Recall 14S02 - Corrosion At Forward Attachment Of Lower Control Arm - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 5/15/2015
SAFETY RECALL - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Front Subframe Crossbrace Installation

TSB Description

Released 9/8/2014
2001-2004 Escape - Safety Recall 14S02 - Corrosion At Forward Attachment Of Lower Control Arm - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 7/27/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Owner Letter

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Dealer Q and A

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Technical Info

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Dealer Bulletin

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Customer Information Sheet

Released 7/26/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Acknowledgement of Interim Service Offer

Released 7/25/2012
Safety Recall - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles with 3.0L Engine and Speed Control - Engine Cover Modification - Additional Information - Background Summary

Released 4/23/2018
2002-2011 Focus/2002-2012 Escape And 2005-2011 Mariner Steering Column Lock Module Replacement Service Tip

Released 5/15/2015
SAFETY RECALL - Certain 2001-2004 Model Year Escape Vehicles Operated in Corrosion States - Front Subframe Crossbrace Installation

TSB Description

Released 9/8/2014
2001-2004 Escape - Safety Recall 14S02 - Corrosion At Forward Attachment Of Lower Control Arm - Requests For Recall Service Action

Released 11/9/2010
FRONT AND/OR REAR CREAK/SQUEAK NOISE DUE TO SUBFRAME LOCATING PINS CONTACTING VEHICLE BODY

Released 1/15/2010
FRONT AND/OR REAR CREAK/SQUEAK NOISE

Released 3/17/2009
NOISE - FRONT STRUT AREA

Released 2/26/2009
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 3/23/2006
SQUEAK—STEERING COLUMN / RACK

Released 4/21/2004
STEERING DRIFT/PULL—IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/23/2004
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP

Released 12/15/2003
STEERING—TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Released 12/11/2018
2001-2019 Various Vehicles - 2.0L, 2.3L, And 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine - Rear Main Seal Kit Tool Usage

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

TSB Description

Released 8/22/2005
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS—COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS—ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

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