Communication fault with emissions inspection equipment

Bulletin number

SSM 50336

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Some 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the software in the gateway module. To correct this condition, reprogram the gateway module to latest software level using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Use causal part 14F642 and applicable labor times from Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 356 complaints in the engine category.