2020 Ford Escape Technical Service Bulletins

273 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10177704Jul 10, 2020Steering. Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 26-Jun-2020 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist with DTC U3000 in the PSCM. This DTC is set when a battery charger is installed on the vehicle and the ignition is cycled ON. For vehicles that set this DTC due to the use of a battery charger, the DTC can be cleared and power steering assist restored without replacement of the PSCM.
• 10177696Jul 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with the 1.5L and an 8F24 transmission may exhibit a light to moderate buzz/sizzle/rattle noise heard while seated in the driver's seat. This noise can be heard under moderate to heavy acceleration (2500-4000rpm) and radiates from the lower left side of the dash panel. This may be due to the manual park release cable internal steel cable rattling against the plastic covering.
• 10176985Jun 23, 2020Body and structure. Some 2020 Escape vehicles built on 24-Sep-2019 and through 15-Jun-2020 may exhibit a condition where the interior A-pillar trim panel appears to be out of position and/or the edge of the headliner is exposed near the top of the interior A-pillar trim panel. Inform customers that Ford is developing a new A-pillar trim panel to remedy this cosmetic issue. The new part is expected to be available in August 2020 and a…
• 10177033Jun 22, 2020Electrical system. Some 2020 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in the audio front control module (ACM). This DTC will not cause observable conditions or warning indicators for the customer. If this DTC is detected during pre-delivery inspection (PDI) or while diagnosing unrelated conditions, it should be disregarded.
• 10177042Jun 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple device is removed, volume control is restored. This is due to a concern with the Waze Navigation App software and Apple iOS version.
• 10176933Jun 2, 2020Equipment. Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the infotainment system stating in Michigan when trying to select a point of interest using the push to talk feature on the navigation system. Engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition, which is expected to be available in July. Please monitor OASIS for additional information and schedule service appointments for…
• 10176123May 29, 2020Electrical system. Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile applications. The cellular cloud systems will only allow two remote start requests from the MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lincoln Way apps without a vehicle drive event occurring. If a third remote start request is received, a…
• 10176122May 27, 2020Engine cooling. Some 2020 Escape vehicles built on or after 10-Jan-2020, equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB in the powertrain control module (PCM). If this DTC is retrieved with other DTCs, diagnose those first. Engineering data has confirmed that DTC P04DB is typically a green engine and/or low mileage concern that will not…
• 10176119May 22, 2020Electrical system. Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the FordPass or Lincolnway app. If only the scheduling portion of the remote start system is not functioning, please ensure that the latest level of SYNC software has been installed.
• 10176118May 21, 2020Steering. Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a lack of power steering assist with DTC U3000 in the PSCM. This DTC is set when a battery charger is installed on the vehicle and the ignition is cycled on. For vehicles that set this DTC due to the use of a battery charger, the DTC can be cleared and power steering assist restored without replacement of the PSCM. To clear this DTC using the FDRS scan tool, select and…
• 10176006May 18, 2020Electrical system, Steering, Engine. Updated Technical Information for Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) reset after PCM reprogram. Unplugging the PSCM is no longer required as new FDRS service function is available. In some of the affected vehicles, the customer may experience limited powertrain acceleration and speed along with a “Stop Safely Now message and a check engine light displayed in the instrument cluster. Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10175896May 18, 2020Fuel system. Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 15-Nov-2019 may exhibit a fuel gauge that does not move and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P144F in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the fuel tank assembly. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the fuel tank.
• 10175895May 18, 2020Seats, Body and structure. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty, 2018-2020 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2020 Ranger/Nautilus vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement, or a clunk/thump noise on turns. This may be due to the seat pan track. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure…
• 10176005May 5, 2020Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. In some of the affected vehicles, the customer may experience limited powertrain acceleration and speed along with a “Stop Safely Now” message and a check engine light displayed in the instrument cluster. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) P0340 and P1A0C may be present in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This is due to crankshaft and camshaft signal quality during start up, resulting in incorrect…
• 10176091May 4, 2020Fuel system. Some 2020 Escape/Aviator/Explorer Hybrid vehicles and 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit slow fuel fill, premature shut off, and/or spit back during refueling. This may be due to the interface between the fuel nozzle and the fuel tank filler pipe.
• 10174383Apr 16, 2020Electrical system. In some of the affected vehicles, the customer may experience limited powertrain acceleration and speed along with a Stop Safely Now message and a check engine light displayed in the instrument cluster. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0340 and P1A0C may be present in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This is due to crankshaft and camshaft signal quality during start up, resulting in incorrect synchronization…
• 10171966Feb 24, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Some 2018-2020 vehicles equipped with the 8F24, 8F35, 8F40, or 8F57 transmissions may have a trace amount of transmission fluid in the main control electrical connector. This is due to the connector being submerged in transmission fluid during the main control manufacturing process. A trace amount should be considered normal and will not affect the function of the transmission. Do not attempt a repair for this…
• 10171034Jan 31, 2020Steering. In some of the affected vehicles, the power steering control module (PSCM) may exhibit a fault resulting in a lack of power steering assistance at start up. A steering assist fault message may also be displayed in the message center. A lack of power steering assistance may result in higher effort steering the vehicle.
• 10170929Jan 20, 2020Electrical system. Some 2020 Escape/Corsair, Edge, Explorer, Fusion, Ranger, Transit Connect Vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit a "Battery Backup Component Failure" message in the cluster. This may be accompanied by DTC 1477-09 - Backup Battery Component Failure. This may be due to the TCU experiencing a sudden temperature change. To correct this condition, reprogram the TCU using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool.
• 10169847Dec 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect and 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0766 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and/or intermittent no reverse engagement concerns. This may be due to contamination in the main control valve body separator plate orifice.
• 10169913Dec 6, 2019Electrical system. Some 2020 Explorer, Aviator, Ecosport, Mustang, Escape or Corsair may have a symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the Fordpass or Lincolnway app. This may be due to the current level SYNC software installed. To correct this condition, program the SYNC module utilizing section 415 of the workshop manual. If no update is available or the problem persists after programming, verify that the…
• 10168812Nov 22, 2019Engine cooling. Some 2019-2020 Edge/Escape/Nautilus/Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engines may exhibit low coolant, white smoke from the tailpipe, an over temperature warning in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), external coolant leaking, and/or illuminated MIL with DTCs P0217, P0401, P1026, P1285, P1299, P2196 or P2467 stored in the PCM. This may be due to an EGR Cooler that is leaking coolant into the engine…
• 10166604Aug 13, 2019Electrical system, Engine. A loss of electrical connection, which may result in loss of engine power.

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