May 1, 2001 Service bulletin

Some vehicles may exhibit driveline binding, wheel hop on tight turns, or a clunk type noise from the...

Ford technical service bulletin 14893 for 2001 Ford Escape.

Bulletin number: 14893
Component: Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit driveline binding, wheel hop on tight turns, or a clunk type noise from the driveline during torque reversal. This is caused by operating in the 4x4 on mode on dray or merely wet pavement. The 4x4 on mode is not recommended for operation on dry pavement. The 4x4 on mode is intended for use only on consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Refer to the owners guide for proper operating modes of the 4x4 system. Tt

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