2016 Ford Escape technical service bulletins
176 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 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...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- 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...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- 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...
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2013-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge...
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- 2016-2019
- Ssm 48619
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Map displayed on the left half of the SYNC screen with no other information/soft buttons present after...
- 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...
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- Low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated...
- 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
- Inability to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part body control module...
- Damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone)
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Some all-wheel drive (AWD) 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost/Fusion vehicles...
- Customer perceived concern of a FDIM screen flicker during transitions between day/night mode and/or...
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Pop-up message every key cycle that states 'SYNC can check for updates when connected to a WiFi network'....
- Concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part Body...
- 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
- Android Auto Preference menu selection is not present after an update to version 3.0 software
- Immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after...
- Concern of not able to program and/or no electrical power after installation of a service part BCM....
- Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L/1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost, 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles equipped...
- 2015-2018
- Various Performance Related concerns such as Display Operation, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Phone...
- 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)
- Immediate engine shut off with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1594 stored in the BCM after...
- Various 2016-2018 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Radio that is inoperative and/or no audio after cranking
- Inability to store AM/FM presets, select AM/FM presets and/or erratic preset button operation
- Concern with a trailer lamp out warning and/or BLIS not available warning without a trailer connected
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Runs rough condition with DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P0316
- Various 2016-2017 vehicles with SYNC 3 may experience a touch screen that does not respond to any input
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- Radio that is inoperative and/or no audio after cranking
- 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 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image of a...
- Inoperative mobile device navigation applications
- Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- 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
- Inability to store AM/FM presets and/or preset buttons work erratically
- Some owners of 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower...
- Intermittent blue or black screen
- Concern with the OAT reading inaccurate and/or the A/C inoperative
- Blank screen after attempting to exit Valet mode
- Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis...
- SYNC display message of Please check your surroundings for safety along with no rear view camera image...
- Some 2015-2017 escape and mkc vehicles without a vehicle dynamic suspension system and built on 1-APR-2015...
- Some 2016-2017 ford or lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may exhibit a blank screen or other various...
- Some 2013-2017 escape vehicles built on or before 28-FEB-2017 may exhibit a noise and/or vibration from...
- Some 2015-2017 escape vehicles equipped with emtc and built on or before 8-APR-2016 may exhibit incorrect...
- Some 2016-2017 F150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles...
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F35 transmission and built on 1-JAN-2014 and through...
- Some 2016-2017 escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L/1.5L AWD or a 2.0L FWD/AWD built on or before...
- 2013-2016 fiesta, escape, transit connect and 2013 fusion vehicles with a 1.6L gasoline turbocharged...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L may...
- Some owners of 2016 ford and lincoln mkx vehicles equipped with sync 3 may inquire about upgrading to...
- Some 2015-2016 escape vehicles equipped with 1.6L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engines...
- 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...
- Certain 2015 model year edge, 2015-2016 model year F-150, mkt, and police interceptor sedan, and 2016...
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2016-2017 escape vehicles equipped with SIRIUS satellite radio built on or before 8/21/2106 may...
- 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...
- Some 2015-2016 F-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion,...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- Delayed engagement/shudder during a drive to reverse shift
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some 2016-2017 Escape, MKC, Fiesta, F150, Expedition, Navigator, Mustang, Transit, Focus, C-Max, MKX,...
- Rolling reverse to drive engagement shudder on acceleration
- Certain 2015 Model Year Edge, 2015-2016 Model Year F-150, MKT, and Police Interceptor Sedan, and 2016...
- Front brake squeal when applying the brakes
- No transmission upshift after a downshift event with cruise control engaged
- Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitch
- Some 2015-2017 focus/c-max/escape vehicles equipped with one touch up feature
- For 2016 escape, the plant complexity of windshields went up with the introduction of the heated wiper
- Some 2015-2016 escape and 2016 fusion vehicles with the 2.0L gasoline turbo direct injection (GTDI) engine...
- Some 2016 escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine may exhibit no transmission upshift after a downshift...
- Some 2016 escape/mkc/fiesta/F150/expedition/navigator/mustang...
- 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...
- Some 2016 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 and navigation along with a valid paid...
- Following concerns; the GPS not tracking the vehicle position correctly, the vehicle location arrow icon...
- Some 2016-2017 ford/lincoln vehicles with sync 3 may see a navigation fault message appear on the map on...
- 2016-2017 escape - front brake squeal while braking
- 2016-2017 escape/mkc - lack of a/c cooling during pdi check
- Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
- A/c compressor lockup - vehicles in storage or used infrequently
- Sync 3 accessory protocol interface module (APIM) dtcs U3000 or B108E or U1A00
- SIRIUS satellite radio - audio cuts out/no signal
- Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrations
- Touchscreen navigation system
- In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been...
- Online automotive service information system for April 2016-AM/FM/CD or sync with a 4.2 inch screen may...
- 2.0L ecoboost - fuel odor issue
- 2.0L Ecoboost
- Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed - built on or before 1/22/2016 issue
- Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- 49 cfr
- 49 cfr
- Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed
- Demonstration/Delivery Hold
- Ford: unresponsive touch screen on some vehicles or with no input by user, act as if being touched cn
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Ford escape: cleaning tip for chrome appearance physical vapor disposition
- Ford: when attempting to eject compact disc (CD) from player the cd gets stuck
- Demonstration /Delivery Hold
- 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
- 2015-2015 ford escape: due to cluster reset vehicle may exhibit intermittent battery draw which CAN result...
- Ford: some escape vehicles may experience a dead battery or a no start condition due to a possible cluster...
- Ford/lincoln: some vehicles are experiencing malfunction of sync 3 accessory interface protocol module...
- 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/lincoln: some vehicles will experience a non responsive or no user input (TOUCH) on the touch screen
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