2023 Ford Escape Technical Service Bulletins

193 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 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.

• 11022148Aug 25, 2025Electrical system. This article supersedes TSB 25-2081 to remove the Parts List and update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a 12V battery drain condition. This may be due to the software level of the affected module(s).
• 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…
• 11021705Aug 4, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2023-2025 Escape vehicles built on or before 16-Sep-2024 equipped with 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an "Engine Coolant Over-Temperature" warning message displayed in the IPC and an illuminated MIL with DTCs P1285 and/or P1299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) during hard acceleration or under high load conditions.
• 11021707Aug 1, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P27B2 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC). This may be due to the software in the SOBDMC.
• 11021358Jul 29, 2025Electrical system. Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a universal serial bus (USB) update. This may be due to the vehicle connectivity setting being disabled.
• 11021355Jul 29, 2025Electrical system. Some 2023-2024 Escape vehicles built on 01-Jan-2023 and through 07-Jun-2024 equipped with an 8-inch center display screen may experience a rear view camera image in the vehicle's center display screen that is missing the active guidelines overlay and zoom button icon, while in reverse. This may be due to the software in the body control module (BCM).
• 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…
• 11020958Jul 24, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2023-2025 Escape vehicles built on or before 16-Sep-2024 equipped with 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an "Engine Coolant Over-Temperature" warning message displayed in the IPC and an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1285 and/or P1299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) during hard acceleration or under high load conditions.
• 11020900Jul 19, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software level of the PCM.
• 11020705Jul 14, 2025Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or rear window. To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by clicking "Additional Information" under Vehicle Information or double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the…
• 11021420Jul 1, 2025Electrical system, Engine. Software Update: Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential Malfunction Indicator Lamp caused by two Diagnostic Trouble Codes triggered by a random engine misfire in the first thousand revolutions of vehicle start
• 11021419Jul 1, 2025Electrical system. Software Update: Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false "Service the park brake" message -Quicker brake release when shifting to reverse -Customers will receive alerts if the park brake gets stuck in the release maneuver, or if a shift to neutral occurs with driver off brakes
• 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.
• 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…
• 11020041Jun 25, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2023-2025 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2023-2025 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Mustang vehicles with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, and 2025 Bronco/Explorer/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)…
• 11019702Jun 20, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). This may be due to the software in the APIM. Ford Engineering has de-activated the ability to update these SYNC4 APIM modules as applicable, and the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) will not present an update for the APIM module.
• 11020151Jun 9, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. Quality improvements include: -Addresses pop ups in the cluster and no Advanced Driver Assistance System functionality caused the Image Processing Module A being offline
• 11019425Jun 9, 2025Electrical system, Lane departure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Various driver assistance feature warning messages in the instrument panel cluster (IPC): - "Blind Spot System Fault" - "Cross-Traffic System Fault" - "Front Camera Fault - Service Required" - "Pre-collision Assist Not Available"  Various data or lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored…
• 11019424Jun 9, 2025Brakes. * This article supersedes TSB 23-2428 to update the service procedure and update labor times from actual time to actual time with a limit.
• 11018521May 13, 2025Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 11018295May 12, 2025Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance. Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature code DBCAB for Escape and minor feature code DBCBC for Corsair and 2022-2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the IPC. Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost…
• 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…
• 11016915Apr 4, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR), side obstacle detection control module C (SODCMC) and/or side obstacle detection control module D (SODCMD) after a module replacement.
• 11016933Apr 3, 2025Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0300 and P0316. This concern may occur after initial engine start up following an overnight cold soak.
• 11016483Mar 26, 2025Other or unknown. Quality improvements include: -Faster parking brake release when shifting to reverse -Alert message when shifting to neutral without pressing the brake pedal -Reduces potential no start events due to ABS after OTA update. -If the vehicle shuts off with Auto Vehicle Hold on, it’ll wake up with AVH on. -Addresses erroneous "Service Park Brake Limited Function" message at start up. - A Check Engine Light may appear…
• 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.
• 11016079Mar 19, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 25-2055 to update the labor time description.
• 11016070Mar 19, 2025Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P144B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) without driving performance concerns. This may be due to the PCM software.
• 11015687Mar 14, 2025Other or unknown. *This article supersedes TSB 24-2296 and 24-2262 to update the TSB Issue, action, service procedure, consolidate prior articles, update labor times associated with the Service Procedure from M-time to AP-time and add a cap.
• 11015684Mar 13, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 24-2143 and 24-2288 to update the Service Procedure and labor times associated with the Service Procedures from M-time to AP-time. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a 12V battery drain condition. This may be due to the software level of the affected module(s).
• 11016247Mar 11, 2025Other or unknown. Certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, Escape and 2022-2024 Maverick Vehicles Driver’s Side Seat Buckle Replacement
• 11015562Mar 8, 2025Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 24-2384 to update the vehicle lines and model years affected.
• 11015516Mar 5, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E and 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit only continuous memory diagnostic trouble code (CMDTC) U2016:47 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after a self test is performed with Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
• 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…
• 11015356Feb 25, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature code DBCAB for Escape and minor feature code DBCBC for Corsair and 2022-2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the IPC.
• 11014836Feb 25, 2025Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * General system performance/stability/intermittent system reboot * Intermittent wireless CarPlay or Android Auto function * Phone related concerns with intermittent no audio or static * Navigation/global positioning system (GPS) related concerns through CarPlay and Android Auto * Alexa function…
• 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.
• 11015106Feb 10, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Enahnced connectivity experience -Enhanced software update performance"
• 11013562Feb 1, 2025Other or unknown. Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E and 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit only continuous memory diagnostic trouble code (CMDTC) U2016:47 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after a self test is performed with Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
• 11013670Jan 6, 2025Other or unknown. "Quality improvements include: -Faster parking brake release when shifting to reverse -Alert message when shifting to neutral without pressing the brake pedal - Reduces potential no start events due to ABS after OTA update. -if the vehicle shuts off with Auto Vehicle Hold on, it’ll wake up with AVH on. -Addresses erroneous ""Service Park Brake Limited Function"" message at start up."
• 11012146Dec 23, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2023-2024 Escape vehicles equipped with a 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0767 stored in the PCM and/or intermittent or constant no reverse engagement.
• 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.
• 11011931Dec 12, 2024Other or unknown. When replacing the 12V battery on 2022-2025 Escape hybrid vehicles, download and run the Battery Type Configuration application using the latest version of the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
• 11010920Nov 22, 2024Other or unknown. Some 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus, and 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 set in the powertrain control module (PCM).
• 11010789Nov 14, 2024Other or unknown. " Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature code DBCAB for Escape and minor feature code DBCBC for Corsair and 2022-2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the IPC"

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