2013 Ford Escape technical service bulletins
154 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2013 Ford Escape.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Certain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35 Transmission Shift...
- ABS warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2300 after the ABS module is replaced.
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after...
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Lack of cooling caused by the A/C inlet line breaking at the compressor
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a transmission malfunction service now warning with...
- Damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone)
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles...
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang,...
- 2013-2019
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- Vibration attributed to the tires
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped...
- If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 MKC vehicle equipped with a...
- Damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone)
- Inability to store AM/FM presets, select AM/FM presets and/or erratic preset button operation
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Fluid leak from the PTU intermediate shaft seal
- Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C...
- Water stained headliner after the vehicle has experienced a water leak from areas such as the roof opening...
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Some owners of 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower...
- Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis...
- Wrong part in the box for the BCM (base 14A068)
- Some 2013-2017 escape vehicles built on or before 28-FEB-2017 may exhibit a noise and/or vibration from...
- 2013-2016 fiesta, escape, transit connect and 2013 fusion vehicles with a 1.6L gasoline turbocharged...
- Some 2013-2014 escape vehicles equipped with emtc may exhibit incorrect air distribution from the...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- 2013-2017 escape vehicles equipped with moonroof exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm
- All 2013-2017 escape vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- Some 2013-2016 fusion/escape/mkt/flex/mks/taurus, 2015-2016 mkz/mkc/edge and 2016 mkx vehicles may exhibit...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- ISSUE Some 2013-2014 Focus ST, Fusion, Escape and MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged...
- Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitch
- Some 2013-2014 focus st, fusion, escape and vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct...
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7L), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5L/3.7L), 2015-2016...
- Some 2013-2016 escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine may exhibit a rough idle, low RPM at idle or a...
- 2013-2016 ESCAPE,2014-2016 fiesta, transit connect and 2013-2015 fusion vehicles equipped with 1.6L gtdi...
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrations
- Crunching or creaking type noise from the front suspension on low speed turns and over bumps.
- Hard start, no start and/or a loss of engine RPM after refueling
- Blank screen
- Touchscreen navigation system
- 1.6L gtdi - service engine soon light - DTC P26B7 - built on or before 2/13/2013 issue
- 2.0L ecoboost - fuel odor issue
- 2.0L Ecoboost
- 6F35 transmission - fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal built on or before 10/14/2013 issue
- Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed - built on or before 1/22/2016 issue
- 49 cfr
- 49 cfr
- Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 1.6L gtdi
- Ford: when attempting to eject compact disc (CD) from player the cd gets stuck
- Ford: 2013-2016 escape vehicles will have a whistling or wind type noise from exterior mirrors, at highway...
- Ford: 2013-2015 c-max and 2013-2016 escape equipped with leather seating may experience cracks in driver...
- Ford escape: right or left side catch/striker assembly coming loose, cause glovebox door to be misaligned cn
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition
- Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience tire vibration and possible flat spotting
- Ford: some vehicles transmission will experience, after a cold soak or an extended period with engine off,...
- Ford 2013-2014 escape: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged...
- Ford 2009-2014 escape, 2010-2014 fusion, 2012-2014 edge, explorer, 2013-2014 taurus: lincoln 2013-2014...
- Ford 2013-2015 escape: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with 1.6L gasoline turbocharged...
- Ford: some 2013-2015 ford c-max, 2013-2015 ford escape, and 2012-2014 ford focus equipped with my ford...
- Ford: when moving power seats rearward or forward, grinding, squealing, binding and/or a popping noise is...
- Ford: during highway speeds of 64-88 km/h (40/55 mph), some vehicles with all wheel drive (AWD) will...
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the moon roof sunshade binding is experiencing issues such as retaining...
- Ford: after powertrain control module reprogramming, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is on with...
- Ford/lincoln: vehicle is exhibiting vibrations while driving and cause is being attributed to tires and...
- Ford/lincoln: there is an extended warranty coverage for the loss of ABS speed signal related...
- Ford/lincoln: diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0132, P0135, P0030, P2243, P2251 are stored in powertrain...
- Ford: stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory are various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), along...
- Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all...
- Ford: the glass, on front door is slow and will stop midway up or bounces back when going up, after being...
- Ford: during ambient temperatures that is below 0 "c (32 "f), causes gasoline turbocharged direct...
- Lincoln/ford: in powertrain control module (PCM), that allows anti lock brake system (ABS) and output...
- Ford: the outboard right hand cylinder head to block tofront cover t joint is leaking engine oil
- Ford: at bottom of transmission housing is accumulation of fluid and if its sticky and honey colored...
- Ford: tensioner arm CAN cause belt and tensioner to overheat from friction due to accessory drive belt not...
- Ford: the front door (left or right) fails to operate due to an intermittent ia smart unlock function
- Ford: throttle body will develop contamination on internal motor contacts resulting in an intermittent...
- Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated...
- Ford: some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1D06:15 after the replacement of the body...
- Ford: at bottom of door, is a loose attachment of the left or right rear door trim panel and available for...
- Ford: due to an extended operation in hot, humid conditions, the loss of airflow and/or air conditioning...
- Ford: diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 01594 is set in body control module (BCM) and no other codes, after...
- Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, there are no upshift, only reverse and first gear available, which is due...
- Ford: on some vehicles, longer attaching screws and a new torque specification is available for the inside...
- Ford: some vehicles may have a broken latch or the latch housing is cracked
- Ford: within 20 seconds after remote starting vehicle, there is a start stall issue and diagnostic trouble...
- Ford: the low to high beam or high to low beam is an intermittent transition and would need the affected...
- Ford: in battery junction box, is a damaged or an improperly seated connector, causing check engine light...
- Ford: the body control module (BCM) could have low voltage from poor ground, causing an intermittent,...
- Ford: diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0106, P0236, for loss of RPM, hesitation, difficult to start, crank...
- Ford: the cruise control, on some vehicles, may be inoperative due to steering wheel wiring harness with...
- Hard start/no start/loss of engine RPM after refueling
- Ford/lincoln: due to wear on case bushing, some vehicles will have a fluid leak from the half shaft seal...
- Ford: some vehicles CAN have a poor ground that causes low voltage in body control module (BCM) that leads...
- 6F35 Transmission
- Ford: some vehicles may experience vibration, and to determine,this condition, vehicle should be driven,...
- Ford: when attempting to eject the compact disc (CD), it would stick in player
- Ford: due to a solder short, between pins 18 and 19, engine continues to run after ignition is shut off,...
- Ford: the driver seat hard stops must be calibrated, when power driver seat module (DSM) has been...
- 2.0L gtdo
- Ford: on some vehicles, the intelligent access remote start will experience diagnostic trouble codes...
- Ford: on some vehicles, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) are stored in powertrain control module memory,...
- Ford: concern with power or hands free lift-gate ajar warning chime, on some vehicles, message indicator...
- Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync...
- Lincoln/ford: on certain vehicles, the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0741 and P1744 malfunction...
- Ford: on some vehicles, with mytouch, my experience displayed time jumping or audio popping during initial...
- Ford: some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0011, P0016, P0015 and/or P0017 regarding...
- Ford: on some vehicles, the front door glass stops midway, going up or bounce back down or is slow...
- Ford: when driving over bumps or making low speed turns, some vehicles may experience some noises from...
- Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front...
- Lincoln/ford: due to seal and/or bushing wearing caused by halfshaft surface finish, on some vehicles,...
- Ford: when going over bumps in road, a clunking noise is heard
- 106L gtdi
- Ford: some vehicles, with trailer tow package, may not be compatible with new model trailers due to LED...
- Ford: a software upgrade is available for certain vehicles
- Ford/lincoln: information regarding extended warranty for covering accessory protocol interface module...
- Ford: on left hand side of intake manifold, a plug is missing, causing gasoline turbo direction injection...
- Ford: the exterior door handle will either binds, sticks or fails to return properly and gets worse when...
- Ford: due to evaporative emissions vapor ejected, that was installed backwards and blocks vapor purge line...
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