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May 2, 2024 Service bulletin

Some 2023-2024 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine may require a cylinder head replacement as...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 52501 for 2023-2024 Ford Escape.

Bulletin number
SSM 52501
Component
Engine
Summary
Some 2023-2024 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine may require a cylinder head replacement as directed by other service bulletins. It is not necessary to discard the 17 valve cover bolts during disassembly; these bolts can be reused up to 3 times. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01A, is scheduled to be updated by the end of June 2024.

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