Moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity

Bulletin number

TSB 23-2041

Component

Service brakes

Summary

Some 2020-2022 Escape vehicles built on 1-Nov-2020 and through 29-Aug-2022 and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 23-Sep-2022 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 and interaction of the caliper housing with the pad backplate. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the rear caliper bushings.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 308 complaints in the brakes category.