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March 6, 2026 Service bulletin

Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54631 for 2020-2026 Ford Escape Hybrid and 2022-2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid.

Bulletin number
SSM 54631
Component
Engine
Summary
Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section 309-00 Exhaust System > 2.5L Duratec hybrid > Removal and Installation > Exhaust Heat Exchanger has been revised to eliminate the need to remove the muffler assembly. The procedure steps and labor times have been updated to reflect this adjustment.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 389 complaints in the engine category.

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