2015 FORD ESCAPE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
15V406000 on 06/23/2015
Component:
Electrical system: instrument panel
Manufactured:
05/18/2014 - 02/05/2015
Affected:
184,519
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford escape vehicles manufactured may 19, 2014, to february 6, 2015, and transit connect vehicles manufactured may 11, 2014, to july 2, 2015. due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (mfd), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "control and displays."
Consequence:
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c03.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V436000 on 07/07/2015
Component:
Electrical system:ignition
Manufactured:
03/31/2014 - 06/11/2015
Affected:
374,781
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 1, 2014, to june 12, 2015, ford focus vehicles manufactured june 17, 2014, to june 12, 2015, and ford c-max vehicles manufactured april 22, 2014, to june 12, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the start/stop engine button is turned to off. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Consequence:
If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c06.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V643000 on 09/05/2016
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
10/04/2011 - 01/30/2015
Affected:
2,046,297
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. a component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence:
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V472000 on 07/26/2017
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
05/10/2014 - 06/17/2014
Affected:
94,605
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 ford escape, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles. improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Consequence:
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. if a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s17.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V472000 on 07/26/2017
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
05/10/2014 - 06/17/2014
Affected:
94,605
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 ford escape, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles. improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Consequence:
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. if a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s17.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2015 FORD ESCAPE TSBs (71)

Bulletin:
ASI-44649
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
44855
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Ford: some 2013-2015 ford c-max, 2013-2015 ford escape, and 2012-2014 ford focus equipped with my ford touch may be experiencing compact discs getting stuck while attempting to eject out the system. *ta
Bulletin:
44863
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
Bulletin:
ASI-44707
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Ford: after powertrain control module reprogramming, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with several diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p06b8, p068a, p2610, if key not left for 30 seconds in off position following programming on some m
Bulletin:
ASI-44725
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Ford/lincoln: vehicle is exhibiting vibrations while driving and cause is being attributed to tires and procedure is drive approximate 15 miles to eliminate any flat condition and misdiagnosis. model 2013-15 escape, 2015 mkc. *
Bulletin:
15-0070
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford 2013-2015 escape: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with 1.6l gasoline turbocharged direct injected engine built before 3/13/2015 may experience an engine idle surge at on cold start, reprogramming the pcm may correct t
Bulletin:
ASI-44726
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Ford: clock fails to be set unless front control display interface module fcdim) has date set first and then time. model 2013-2015 c-max, 2014-2015 escape, 2014 focus. *pe
Bulletin:
SB45261
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford: when attempting to eject compact disc (cd) from player the cd gets stuck. misalignment of player to instrument panel may be possible cause *cn
Bulletin:
SB45268
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Ford: some escape vehicles may experience a dead battery or a no start condition due to a possible cluster reset *cn
Bulletin:
ASI-45225
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience tire vibration and possible flat spotting. vehicle needs to be checked and driven, by workshop tech, approximately 15 miles for diagnosis of vibrations and flat spotting. model 2013-16 escape,
Bulletin:
ASI-45239
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Ford: some vehicles transmission will experience, after a cold soak or an extended period with engine off, a 2-3 shift hesitation due to possible hydraulic circuit drain. model 2013-16 various vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
SB45295
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford escape: right or left side catch/striker assembly coming loose, cause glovebox door to be misaligned *cn
Bulletin:
SB45300
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford escape: cleaning tip for chrome appearance physical vapor disposition. use of certain off-the-shelf cleaner/or polishing products may cause harm to wheels *cn
Bulletin:
SB-45308
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
2015-2015 ford escape: due to cluster reset vehicle may exhibit intermittent battery draw which can result in a dead battery or no start *cn
Bulletin:
SB-45313
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
2015 ford escape: inoperative digital speedometer or missing digital speedometer after reprogramming *cn
Bulletin:
TSB15-0129
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Ford: 2013-2015 c-max and 2013-2016 escape equipped with leather seating may experience cracks in driver front or passenger side facing panel or seat cushion cover outboard bolster *cn
Bulletin:
TSB15-0130
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Ford: 2013-2016 escape vehicles will have a whistling or wind type noise from exterior mirrors, at highway speed *cn
Bulletin:
45259
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
15-0162
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
ASI-45156
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
ASI-45165
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
ASI-45183
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
ASI-45166
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
16-0033
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed - built on or before 1/22/2016 issue some 2013-2016 escape vehicles built on or before 1/22/2016 may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway
Bulletin:
16-0045
Component:
Fuel/propulsion system (pws)
Summary:
2.0l ecoboost - fuel odor issue some 2013-2016 escape, 2015-2016 mkc vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 fusion, mkz, 2013-2015 explorer, 2013-2014 focus st and edge vehicles equipped with 2.0l ecoboost engines may exh
Bulletin:
SSM-45797
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrations
Bulletin:
SSM-45810
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
A/c compressor lockup - vehicles in storage or used infrequently
Bulletin:
SSM-45821
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
Bulletin:
SSM-45838
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitch
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0139
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0l, 2.5l, 3.5l or 3.7l gasoline engine and built on
Bulletin:
SSM 46129
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Some 2013-2016 fusion/escape/mkt/flex/mks/taurus, 2015-2016 mkz/mkc/edge and 2016 mkx vehicles may exhibit various radio concerns including: speaker static with key-off, no audio after vehicle is first started with diagnostic trouble code (
Bulletin:
SSM 46132
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
Bulletin:
SSM 46153
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorr
Bulletin:
SSM 46157
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
All 2013-2017 escape vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner near the windshield. this is a normal characteristic of the headliner and no repairs should be attempted.
Bulletin:
SSM 45887
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
2013-2016 escape,2014-2016 fiesta, transit connect and 2013-2015 fusion vehicles equipped with 1.6l gtdi engine - updated workshop manual (wsm) section 303-03 cooling system
Bulletin:
SSM 46132
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
Bulletin:
SSM 45922
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2013-2016 escape vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine may exhibit a rough idle, low rpm at idle or a stall on hot restart with no dtcs in self test. this may be due to the a/c compressor clutch being seized. if a vehicle comes in for thi
Bulletin:
SSM 45926
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7l), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5l/3.7l), 2015-2016 mkc, and 2016 mkx vehicles (excluding 3.7l) equipped with all wheel drive (awd) may exhibit a leaking passenger side power transfer unit
Bulletin:
SSM 45966
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2016 escape and 2016 fusion vehicles with the 2.0l gasoline turbo direct injection (gtdi) engine may exhibit a rolling reverse to drive engagement shudder on acceleration which continues after tsb 15-0187 has been completed. engin
Bulletin:
SSM 46011
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature. the 2016-2017 workshop manual section 501-11 was updated 8/2016 with revised diagnostics, the 2015 wsm updates will follow later. refer to the 2016-2017 wsm revi
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0158
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles equipped with emtc and built on or before 8-apr-2016 may exhibit incorrect air distribution from the instrument panel registers when panel mode is selected on the heater ventilation air conditioning (hvac) con
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0161
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2016 escape vehicles equipped with 1.6l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engines built on or before 9/30/15 may exhibit runs rough, lack of power, surge, buck/jerk, miss, loss of rpm, hesitation and/or an illuminated
Bulletin:
SSM 46281
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.3l may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake manifold when attempting to remove the appearance cover. to redu
Bulletin:
SSM 46295
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
Bulletin:
SSM 46327
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
2013-2016 fiesta, escape, transit connect and 2013 fusion vehicles with a 1.6l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine may exhibit an engine oil level reading that is up to 8 mm above the maximum mark on the engine oil dipstick
Bulletin:
SSM 46355
Component:
102300 power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
Summary:
Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th gear up/down shifts with no dtcs present. this may be due to a me
Bulletin:
SSM 46170
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
2013-2017 escape vehicles equipped with moonroof exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm. this is the normal vent position for optimal nvh/windnoise qualities. when the vent is closed, the moonroof will open to the 10 mm position then
Bulletin:
SSM 46210
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. the workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. when diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
Bulletin:
TSB 17-0027
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles equipped with emtc and built on or before 8-apr-2016 may exhibit incorrect air distribution from the instrument panel registers when panel mode is selected on the heater ventilation air conditioning (hvac) con
Bulletin:
TSB 17-0034
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2013-2017 escape vehicles built on or before 28-feb-2017 may exhibit a noise and/or vibration from the climate control blower motor with or without a lack of airflow from panel registers and may also have an odor. this concern may be d
Bulletin:
SSM 46495
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 escape and mkc vehicles without a vehicle dynamic suspension system and built on 1-apr-2015 and through 1-oct-2016 may exhibit a rattle and/or clunking noise from the rear suspension while driving over bumps and/or making tur
Bulletin:
TSB 16-2037
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2016 escape and 2016 fusion vehicles equipped with a 2.0l gtdi engine may exhibit a rolling reverse to drive engagement shudder on acceleration. reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) to the latest calibration using ids rel
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
Bulletin:
SSM 46102
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
Bulletin:
SSM 46703
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Some 2013-2017 edge/mkx/escape/mkc/fusion/mkz/flex/mkt/mondeo/kuga/ecosport awd vehicles where diagnosis leads to a rdu clutch issue, a rear drive unit (rdu) service kit is available. use the vehicle identification number (vin) in the parts
Bulletin:
SSM 46862
Component:
284000 back over prevention: camera system
Summary:
Some owners of 2013-2018 escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower portion of the display screen when using the parking aid camera. this is due to the convex camera lens to provide as much viewing angle as p
Bulletin:
17-2218
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Some 2013-2018 escape, focus and c-max vehicles may exhibit a water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening panel, fixed glass, roof rails and roof ditch mouldings. follow the pro
Bulletin:
SSM 46900
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
Bulletin:
SSM 46937
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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 are installed and torqued
Bulletin:
SSM 47080
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
Bulletin:
SSM 47201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
Bulletin:
SSM 47204
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some 2015-2018 fusion/mkz/mkc/escape/edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit a runs rough condition with dtcs p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 and/or p0316. this may be due to coolant intrusion due to corrosion on th
Bulletin:
SSM 47228
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles built on or before 5-apr-2017 with factory trailer tow may exhibit a concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or blis not available warning without a trailer connected. access connectors c439 (4 pin) and c4
Bulletin:
SSM 47234
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some 2013-2016 escape and 2016 focus, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a front control display interface module (fcdim) may exhibit the inability to store am/fm presets, select am/fm presets and/or erratic preset button op
Bulletin:
SSM 47000
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
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, 20
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
SSM 47000
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
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, 20
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
SSM 47416
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some 2013-2018 escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). if the rear suspension front lower arm requires replacement, an updated part bv6z-5500-d with a solid bushing is
Bulletin:
SSM 47430
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 escape or 2015-2019 mkc vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperative. hands-free liftgate function can be restored by replacing
Bulletin:
SSM 47462
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
2015-2018 edge, fusion, focus, mkz, mkc, escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0l ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. refer to the extended coolant pressure test and checking for combustio

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