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September 21, 2016 Service bulletin

Some 2016 Fusion and Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine may experience a delayed engagement/shudder...

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 16-0125 for 2016 Ford Escape and 2016 Ford Fusion.

Bulletin number
TSB 16-0125
Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Summary
Some 2016 Fusion and Escape vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine may experience a delayed engagement/shudder during a drive to reverse shift. This condition occurs when the throttle is applied during reverse engagement. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 102.02 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

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