2021 Ford Escape Technical Service Bulletins

204 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 11037678Sep 22, 2026Other or unknown, Body and structure. This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner…
• 11036530Aug 22, 2026Seats, Other or unknown. For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially attached. It is not necessary to replace the seat cover if only the J-clip is separating from the cover.
• 11035099Jul 15, 2026Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts (Corsair) and limited the parts list for Edge/Nautilus to only the rear drive unit fluid.
• 11034017Jun 16, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Sometimes, this may be perceived/felt as an engine misfire. This may be due to the torque converter.
• 11032924May 21, 2026Fuel system. 2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger - 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost > Removal and Installation > Wastegate…
• 11032746May 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin supersedes 25-2346. Reason for update: add Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles and add labor operations to repair the rear right/left carpet area. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where the carpet is loose or torn near the front/rear scuff plate trim panel. This may be due to the carpet tearing at or near the retainer hole.
• 11033577May 9, 2026Engine. Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model Year Maverick, 2016-2019 Model Year MKC and 2019-2024 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Engine and Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement
• 11032566May 4, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Sometimes, this may be perceived/felt as an engine misfire. This may be due to the torque converter.
• 11031619Apr 26, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions:  Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning  No relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present This may be due to internal rear drive unit (RDU) fluid…
• 11031263Apr 2, 2026Electrical system, Lane departure. Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the…
• 11030282Mar 25, 2026Other or unknown, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure. Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
• 11029921Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner…
• 11029540Feb 28, 2026Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2021-2026 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine may exhibit a fuel door that won't open with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04CA stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an open circuit on circuit SBB05 and/or a damaged splice S133. Before performing the pinpoint test for P04CA in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00, inspect circuit SBB05 and splice S133…
• 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).
• 11029595Feb 17, 2026Electrical system. Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App, problems with…
• 11028804Feb 9, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions:  Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning  No diagnostic trouble codes DTCs present This may be due to rear drive unit internal (RDU) fluid contamination.
• 11028167Jan 30, 2026Suspension, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some 2021 Escape vehicles built on or before 9-Feb-2021 may exhibit a "Tire Mobility" message in the message center. This may be due to the software in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). To correct the condition, download and run the "IPC  Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Configuration" application in the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. If asked if the original module is still installed, answer…
• 11027717Jan 14, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2021-2026 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel may exhibit a sunshield with localized looseness/sagging or binding/inoperative. This may be due to a broken or missing sunshield fabric retainer/clip. A revised sunshield clip (5452118) is available to address this condition. It is not necessary to replace the entire sunshield assembly if the clip(s) are broken or missing.
• 11026872Dec 17, 2025Body and structure. Customer Satisfaction Program 23B56 - Supplement #2 Certain 2020 - 2023 Model Year Escape Vehicles Inspect Front Door Check-Arm Reinforcement Spot Welds REF: Customer Satisfaction Program 23B56 - Supplement #1 Published December 18, 2024 New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • RENTAL VEHICLES: Link to CRC Dealer Portal Job Aid added. • CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION: Sublet claiming updated. • LABOR ALLOWANCES…
• 11026929Dec 12, 2025Engine, Other or unknown, Fuel system. Customer Satisfaction Program 25M02 Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape with 1.5L Engine and 8F35 Transmission Upstream Catalytic Converter Replacement, If Required
• 11026928Dec 2, 2025Other or unknown. Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
• 11025611Nov 12, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
• 11025530Nov 10, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 25-2351 to update the Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions:  Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning  No diagnostic trouble codes DTCs present This may be due to rear drive unit internal (RDU) fluid contamination.
• 11024526Oct 21, 2025Electrical system, Lane departure. Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the…
• 11024525Oct 21, 2025Fuel system. Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2021-2026 Corsair PHEV vehicles may require inspection of the high voltage battery due to rust, scratches, curb strikes, road debris, or other minor damage. Section 414-03A of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has recently been updated to improve diagnostics for such damage and provides a list of low-level serviceable components for instances where replacement of the high voltage battery assembly…
• 11024932Oct 15, 2025Engine. Customer Satisfaction Program 25N03 Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape with 1.5L Engine and 8F35 Transmission. One-Time Catalytic Converter Replacement, If Required
• 11023298Sep 19, 2025Suspension. This article supersedes TSB 25-2143 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle.
• 11021975Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown…
• 11021803Aug 7, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This does not affect rear camera operation. This may be due to interference from the phone being connected into the media hub using a universal serial bus (USB) cable during SYNC system boot up. To correct his condition, advise the customer…
• 11020999Jul 25, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This article supersedes TSB 24-2386 to update the Service Procedure and Part List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions:  Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning  No diagnostic trouble codes DTCs present Note: Three (3) new Essential Special Service Tools (ESSTs) are required to service the internal clutch pack on vehicles…
• 11021187Jul 1, 2025Body and structure. Certain 2020 - 2023 Model Year Escape Vehicles Inspect Front Door Check-Arm Reinforcement Spot Welds On all of the affected vehicles, the front door check-arm reinforcement welds can crack and may eventually pull away from the door structure. If not repaired, the check-arm reinforcement may eventually detach from the door structure. This can cause a rattling noise and increased door opening/closing efforts.
• 11020053Jun 25, 2025Fuel system. Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an evaporative emission system concern or may also be caused by the customer…
• 11020044Jun 25, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 Removal and Installation has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the A/C…
• 11018521May 13, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the radiator assembly to perform a radiator flush.
• 11019259May 10, 2025Other or unknown. Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
• 11017813Apr 22, 2025Other or unknown. Customer Satisfaction Program 24N08 - Supplement #1 Certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, Escape, Mach-E, and 2022-2024 Maverick Vehicles Driver’s Side Seat Buckle Replacement
• 11017063Apr 11, 2025Other or unknown. Drivers of some 2020-2025 Escape, 2021-2025 Bronco Sport and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may report the uncommanded locking of the driver door after the door is closed. This may be due to the driver placing their hand on the interior front door handle and inadvertently pushing the manual door lock toggle into the lock position.
• 11017054Apr 11, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2095 to update the Service procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle.
• 11017059Apr 8, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2025 Escape/Corsair, 2022-2025 Maverick, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an evaporative emission system concern or may also be caused by…
• 11016069Mar 20, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2051 to update the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle.
• 11016082Mar 19, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 22-2061 to update the Service Part List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a rattle noise on cold start up only when the engine is running
• 11016247Mar 11, 2025Other or unknown. Certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, Escape and 2022-2024 Maverick Vehicles Driver’s Side Seat Buckle Replacement
• 11015514Mar 4, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, 2020-2024 Escape/Corsair/Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color, this may indicate possible cross contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid due to an internally leaking transmission…
• 11014431Feb 18, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2031 to update the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity.
• 11014406Feb 14, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 24-2348 to update vehicles affected and labor operation description. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle.
• 11012851Jan 10, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.).
• 11012204Dec 19, 2024Other or unknown. Certain 2020 - 2023 Model Year Escape Vehicles Inspect Front Door Check-Arm Reinforcement Spot Welds
• 11011951Dec 12, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2020-2024 Escape and Corsair Vehicle built on or before 17-Aug 2024 equipped with the 8F35 or the HF45 transmission may exhibit a click or ting noise during acceleration from a stop, or in some cases during the end of a stop event.
• 11012217Dec 4, 2024Other or unknown. Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software
• 11010795Nov 20, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine built on or before 30-Nov-2022, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine built on or before 28-Feb-2022, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with 1.5L/2.0L/2.3L engines built on or before 30-Apr-2022, 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L FHEV powertrain built on or before 31-Mar-2022 may exhibit a chatter/shudder…

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