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TSB List for the 2023 Ford Escape

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 Escape are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #TSB 23-2308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244711

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles 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. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • TSB #SSM 51948

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243653

      Some 2023 Escape, Corsair, Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 01-May-2023 and through 22-Sep-2023 may exhibit a squeal and/or grinding noise and/or vibration from the front brakes while braking. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #23B61

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246068

      Certain 2023 Model Year Escape and Corsair Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Engine - Seal Replacement for Turbocharger Coolant Return Tube to Cylinder Head Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2274

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241545

      Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and 2022-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51799

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239623

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with the 1.5L engine may exhibit a lugging vibration and/or boom noise while driving in gears 5-8 at approximately 1500 engine revolutions per minute (RPM). Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    • TSB #SSM 51944

      Date Announced:
      SEP 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243611

      2022-2023 Escape and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines should add local fuel once the vehicle arrive to the dealership to reduce the risk of driving performance issues such as: rough operation, idle quality, engine ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #SSM 51823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240577

      Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51799

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239623

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with the 1.5L engine may exhibit a lugging vibration and/or boom noise while driving in gears 5-8 at approximately 1500 engine revolutions per minute (RPM). Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51656

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237335

      Some 2022-2023 F-150/Bronco/Expedition/Navigator/Escape/Corsair/Bronco Sport/Edge/Mustang vehicles built on 04-Sep-2022 and through 30-Dec-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51460

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233743

      2023 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0A7D and/or P0DE6 and the vehicle identification number (VIN) is not recognized by ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51011

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217839

      Some 2018-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the 8F35 transmission built on or before 16-Mar-2022 may exhibit transmission slip during acceleration from a stop when hot. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #TSB 23-2275

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241546

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 25-May-2023 equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 and/or P0316. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS

    • TSB #TSB 23-2308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244711

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles 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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #OTAPU0630SX2CLS

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254303

      Software Update 23-PU0630-SX2-CLS for 2023 MY Escape vehicles is now available. Quality Improvements include: - SYNC screen will update after changing to next track from USB device. Read More »

    • TSB #OTAPU0227VIRBSEs

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10254322

      Quality improvements include: Numerous minor quality fixes in ECG RC9 which are not customer facing. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51998

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244854

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on 6-Apr-2023 and through 11-May-2023 and 2023 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles built on 30-Jan-2023 and through 6-Jun-2023 may exhibit an illuminated air bag warning indicator with DTC B0082:1A ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51903

      Date Announced:
      SEP 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243479

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit 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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51900

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241624

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles built on or before 03-May-2023 and not equipped with a keyless entry keypad may exhibit the door keypad code menu item being shown in vehicle settings menu of the center display screen. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51876

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241599

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit various warning messages displayed in FordPass such as: check fuel cap, glow plug pre-heater fault, exhaust system fault, change air filter soon, air suspension fault, clean the exhaust filter, check ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51838

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241627

      In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51783

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239477

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery stops charging when connected to level 1 or level 2 chargers with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51653

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236590

      2020-2023 Escape/Explorer, 2021-2023 F-150 and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit a cable connection error screen from the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51513

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233921

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a condition where the high voltage battery stops charging when connected to level 1 or level 2 chargers with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SSM 52035

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245174

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles equipped with a 12 inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a roundabout/traffic circle arrow directing the traffic to go to the left (clockwise) around the roundabout. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51856

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241549

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles equipped with a 12 inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a roundabout/traffic circle arrow directing the traffic to go to the left (or clockwise) around the roundabout. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

    • TSB #23B41

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246074

      Certain 2023 Model Year Escape Vehicles - Odometer Mileage Correction Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2275

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241546

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 25-May-2023 equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 and/or P0316. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51876

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241599

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit various warning messages displayed in FordPass such as: check fuel cap, glow plug pre-heater fault, exhaust system fault, change air filter soon, air suspension fault, clean the exhaust filter, check ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51762

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238461

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 51874

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241597

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2020-2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit a rattle or flapping noise coming from the rear air extractors while driving. This may be due to the normal operation of the rear air extractors. Read More »

    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #SSM 51998

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244854

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on 6-Apr-2023 and through 11-May-2023 and 2023 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles built on 30-Jan-2023 and through 6-Jun-2023 may exhibit an illuminated air bag warning indicator with DTC B0082:1A ... Read More »

    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SSM 51998

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244854

      Some 2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on 6-Apr-2023 and through 11-May-2023 and 2023 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles built on 30-Jan-2023 and through 6-Jun-2023 may exhibit an illuminated air bag warning indicator with DTC B0082:1A ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SSM 51702

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237796

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles built on or before 6-May-2023 may exhibit a condition where the power liftgate does not close when using the power liftgate control switches. The vehicle may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes B1454 and/or B1455. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51536

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235153

      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. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #SSM 51908

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243482

      Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a door ajar warning indicator or higher than expected efforts to fully close doors. Verify the hood/liftgate are not open. Confirm all doors are fully closed and latches are fully engaged. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #SSM 51908

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243482

      Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a door ajar warning indicator or higher than expected efforts to fully close doors. Verify the hood/liftgate are not open. Confirm all doors are fully closed and latches are fully engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51702

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237796

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles built on or before 6-May-2023 may exhibit a condition where the power liftgate does not close when using the power liftgate control switches. The vehicle may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes B1454 and/or B1455. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • TSB #SSM 51908

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243482

      Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a door ajar warning indicator or higher than expected efforts to fully close doors. Verify the hood/liftgate are not open. Confirm all doors are fully closed and latches are fully engaged. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #SSM 51908

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243482

      Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a door ajar warning indicator or higher than expected efforts to fully close doors. Verify the hood/liftgate are not open. Confirm all doors are fully closed and latches are fully engaged. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51900

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241624

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles built on or before 03-May-2023 and not equipped with a keyless entry keypad may exhibit the door keypad code menu item being shown in vehicle settings menu of the center display screen. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2156

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236579

      Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door(s) do not open using the exterior door handle(s). Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING

    • TSB #SSM 51996

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244853

      Some 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle drifts left and right within the vehicle's lane while the lane keeping assist is active. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #SSM 52134

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10247526

      Various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit a Please Check Surroundings For Safety or Full View Not Available message when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB 23-2349

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245417

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit various warning messages displayed in FordPass such as: check fuel cap, glow plug pre-heater fault, exhaust system fault, change air filter soon, air suspension fault, clean the exhaust filter, check ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244711

      Some 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles 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. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51948

      Date Announced:
      SEP 28, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243653

      Some 2023 Escape, Corsair, Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles built on 01-May-2023 and through 22-Sep-2023 may exhibit a squeal and/or grinding noise and/or vibration from the front brakes while braking. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51874

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241597

      Some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2020-2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit a rattle or flapping noise coming from the rear air extractors while driving. This may be due to the normal operation of the rear air extractors. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2139

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236036

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2278 to update the vehicle model years affected and the part list. For 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair vehicles, the roof opening panel frame mechanism kits have been released for service. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #TSB 23-2345

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245357

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51762

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238461

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial units and not being able to change to metric. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    • TSB #TSB 23-2345

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245357

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) ... Read More »

    • TSB # SU4 P2 Escape

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244814

      Software Update SU4 P2 for Escape is now available. Quality Improvments include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2345

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245357

      Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) ... Read More »

    • TSB # SU4 P2 Escape

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244814

      Software Update SU4 P2 for Escape is now available. Quality Improvments include: - Various Apple Carplay quality improvements Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TSB 23-2349

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245417

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles may exhibit various warning messages displayed in FordPass such as: check fuel cap, glow plug pre-heater fault, exhaust system fault, change air filter soon, air suspension fault, clean the exhaust filter, check ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240577

      Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. Read More »

    • TSB #SAN-Vol1 I1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240743

      The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #SSM 52035

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245174

      Some 2023 Escape vehicles equipped with a 12 inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a roundabout/traffic circle arrow directing the traffic to go to the left (clockwise) around the roundabout. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240577

      Some 2019-2023 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2023 Escape/Corsair, 2021-2023 Bronco Sport, 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. Read More »

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