2023 Ford Escape
7 Recalls for 2023 Ford Escape
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1970-01-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 15, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the second quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S79. |
| 2024-08-11 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy:
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24C39. |
| 1970-01-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy:
Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S54. |
| 1970-01-01 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Remedy:
Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S39. |
| 1970-01-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, “Control and Displays.”
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23C25. |
| 1970-01-01 | ENGINE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy:
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 Escape and Corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the powertrain control module software. If a connecting rod bearing failure is detected, dealers will replace the engine long-block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S27. This recall expands and replaces recall number 22V-484. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicles previously repaired under 22V-484 will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| 1970-01-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2023 Ford Escape
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67 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2023 Ford Escape
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11648588 |
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| 2025-04-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11653479 |
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| 2023-06-02 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11525034 |
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| 2023-07-25 |
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11534309 |
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| 2023-08-18 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11539326 |
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| 2023-09-18 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11545259 |
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| 2023-09-29 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11547386 |
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| 2023-10-04 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11548274 |
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| 2023-10-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11548405 |
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| 2023-10-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11551709 |
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| 2023-10-29 |
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11552516 |
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| 2023-11-13 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11554794 |
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| 2023-11-16 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11555452 |
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| 2023-12-11 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11559613 |
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| 2023-12-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11560226 |
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| 2023-12-29 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11562507 |
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| 2024-01-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11563415 |
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| 2024-01-10 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11564593 |
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| 2024-01-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11565069 |
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| 2024-01-16 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11565773 |
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| 2024-01-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11567403 |
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| 2024-01-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11568800 |
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| 2024-01-31 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11569144 |
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| 2024-02-01 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11569374 |
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| 2024-02-05 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11570029 |
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| 2024-02-12 |
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11571481 |
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| 2024-02-23 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11573696 |
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| 2024-03-29 |
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11580041 |
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| 2024-04-12 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11582513 |
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| 2024-04-12 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11582667 |
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| 2024-04-14 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11582873 |
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| 2024-04-22 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11584376 |
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| 2024-04-22 |
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11584570 |
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| 2024-04-26 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11585467 |
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| 2024-04-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11585390 |
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| 2024-05-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11588863 |
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| 2024-05-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11591508 |
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| 2024-06-25 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11596365 |
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| 2024-07-07 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11599860 |
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| 2024-07-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11602771 |
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| 2024-08-11 |
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11607852 |
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| 2024-08-20 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11609703 |
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| 2024-08-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11610122 |
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| 2024-08-23 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11610436 |
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| 2024-08-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11610974 |
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| 2024-09-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11615519 |
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| 2024-11-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11623677 |
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| 2024-11-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11624835 |
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| 2024-11-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11626254 |
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| 2024-11-26 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11627492 |
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| 2024-12-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11630126 |
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| 2024-12-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11630551 |
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| 2024-12-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11632663 |
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| 2024-12-27 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11632590 |
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| 2024-12-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11632890 |
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| 2025-01-24 |
BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11638297 |
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| 2025-01-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11638922 |
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| 2025-01-30 |
VISIBILITY,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11639692 |
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| 2025-02-05 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11640805 |
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| 2025-02-11 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11642041 |
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| 2025-03-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11648311 |
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| 2025-03-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11650038 |
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| 2025-03-24 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11650144 |
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| 2025-03-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11650478 |
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| 2025-03-27 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11651021 |
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| 2025-04-02 |
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11652300 |
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| 2025-04-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11652602 |
0 Investigations for 2023 Ford Escape
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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24 Service Alerts for 2023 Ford Escape
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-04-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 (MI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-04-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-04-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-04-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 (S Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 sh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-11 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, Escape and 2022-2024 Maverick Vehicles Driver’s Side Seat Buckle Replacement Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This article supersedes TSB 25-2055 to update the labor time description. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 performa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
*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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 batter Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This article supersedes TSB 24-2384 to update the vehicle lines and model years affected. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Diag Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-03-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 transmi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-02-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 wit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-02-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Quality improvements include: -Enahnced connectivity experience -Enhanced software update performance Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-02-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 * Phon Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-02-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-02-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-01-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-02-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Diag Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2024-12-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Certain 2020 – 2023 Model Year Escape Vehicles Inspect Front Door Check-Arm Reinforcement Spot Welds Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2024-12-23 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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