2008 Ford Escape Technical Service Bulletins

41 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Ford Escape. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11029052Feb 24, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system, Body and structure. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM).
• 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet…
• 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist.
• 10137113Mar 30, 2018Equipment. 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 Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems.
• 10140323Jan 10, 2018Equipment. 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 and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access.
• 10138524Jan 10, 2018Equipment. 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 and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access.
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. 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 when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10058224Mar 1, 2015Steering. Ford 2008-2012 escape/mariner: bulletin information regarding steering control module with dtc b2278, not required to have steering column replaced.
• 10058196Mar 1, 2015Steering. 2008-2012 ford escape/mariner: service information involving the power steering control module with dtc b2278- steering column replacement is not required.
• 10056710Aug 28, 2014Equipment. Mercury/ford: in one or more speed settings, electronic manual temperature control (emtc) a/c system is warm and/or lack blower motor operation in settings due to damaged blower motor resistor caused by water entering heater and evaporator core housing. Model 2008-12 escape, mariner.
• 10057723Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles.
• 10055355Mar 1, 2014Electrical system. Ford: the wrench light will illuminate when 4x4 function is inoperative due to active torque coupling solenoid coil wiring being broke, but a kit is available to service rear axle assembly/rear drive unit (rdu), at lower level. Model 2008-2012 escape, mariner.
• 10054916Feb 7, 2014Steering. Ford/mercury: if diagnostic code b2278 is stored in power steering control module (pscm), it needs replacing with torque sensor service kit that is available and if not, does not apply. Model 2008-2012 escape, 2008-2011 mariner.
• 10044907Apr 16, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: some model vehicles would lose 2nd and 4th gear on a cd4e transmission. Model escape 2007-2008.
• 10044854Apr 3, 2012Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Ford: vehicle's liftgate is difficult to open or difficult to close.
• 10039053Mar 1, 2011Brakes, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
• 10039244Oct 1, 2010Engine cooling. Ford: there is excessive engine or exhaust noise, or an exhaust odor due to an exhaust leak. There will be no warning codes or lights. 2007-2008 escape/mariner.
• 10033726Sep 1, 2010Vehicle speed control. Ford/mercury: new service kit available for accelerator cable to pedal connection. Some vehicles may require the accelerator cable to accelerator pedal connection repaired. A new service clip has been released for use, in lieu of replacing the cable and/or pedal assemblies.
• 10041387Aug 30, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There may be a transmission fluid cooler tube crack which can lead to rough hard shifts/transmission failure.
• 10034548Jun 1, 2010Steering. Ford/mercury: steering column pop/clunk noise on turns. Some vehicles may exhibit a pop or clunk noise from the steering column area while turning. This noise typically occurs quarter turn before the steering wheel reaches it's end of travel stop and typically goes away with weight off the wheels.
• 10032610Apr 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: increased shift lever effort may have debris or something, such as sweetened drinks spilled in/on the shifter. Shifter replacement resulting from spillage or debris is not warrantable.
• 10024845Apr 1, 2008Brakes. 2005-08 escape/escape hybrid/mariner - 2006-08 mariner hybrid - wheel speed sensor ring replacement procedure update to workshop manual.
• 10024842Mar 1, 2008Fuel system. Slow fuel fill built before 11/26/2007. Only hybrid.
• 10024841Mar 1, 2008Fuel system. Slow fuel fill and/or dtc p0451.
• 10024826Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Cd4e transmission--fluid leak transmission fluid cooler (excludes hybrids)--built on or before 2/18/2008.
• 10024695Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign. Coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation.
• 10024328Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. No crank / no tcm communication / theft light on / multiple dtcs. (hybrid only)
• 10024327Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent red triangle on and (stop safely now) on message center with wrench light and dtc p1a0c. (hybrid only)
• 10024326Feb 1, 2008Brakes. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2062 (hybrid only).
• 10024321Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. 3.0l duratec engine--oil leak (low ambient temperature)--dipstick or crankshaft seal.
• 10023278Nov 7, 2007Fuel system. 2005-2008 escape hybrid and 2006-2008 mariner hybrid vehicles are not e-85 compatible.
• 10023867Nov 1, 2007Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield wiper chatter/noise--built only on 4/14/2007.
• 10032244Oct 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles equipped with a 6f50 transaxle , with any output shaft speed (oss) sensor or turbine shaft speed (tss) sensor diagnostic trouble code(s) (dtcs) p0715, p0717, p0720, p0721, p0722 and/or harsh engagements, no upshift, fifth gear only, could have an intermitten short in the oss or tss sensor.
• 10032234Oct 1, 2007Equipment, Other or unknown. Ford: some multiples vehicles replacements may require revised as built data. The new level sjb service part introduced between 10/07 and 02/08 will require entry of as built data.
• 10022672Sep 19, 2007Fuel system. Cold climate slow fuel fill.
• 10022282Jul 25, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Cd4e transaxle fluid weep - transmission cooler line.
• 10022281Jul 25, 2007Brakes. Dtc b2572 / brake shift interlock will not release.
• 10023295Jul 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign, coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation.
• 10021601Jun 11, 2007Engine cooling. Engine stalling on engagement/stopping.
• 10022717Jun 1, 2007Brakes. 2008 escape/mariner hybrid - anti brake system (abs) - dtc c1526.
• 10022240Apr 1, 2007Electrical system. Instrument panel lights dim - spdjb must learn resistance values of dimmer.

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