# Service bulletin SSM 48046

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10162084
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-07\-08
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48046
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-06\-18
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2018\-2019 Escape vehicles built on 01\-Aug\-2018 and through 14\-May\-2019 or 2019 MKC vehicles built on or before 14\-May\-2019 equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit an auto start/stop, no auto restart concern with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P164C. A revised crankshaft position sensor \(CKP\) JX6Z\-6C315\-B is available. Refer to the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-14A. For claiming, use causal part 6C315 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162084-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine

## Trouble codes named

P164C

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2019 FORD ESCAPE
- 2019 LINCOLN MKC

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [23V378000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V378000.md), 2023-05-26: ENGINE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25B51](/bulletins/11033577.md), 2026-06-05, Other: ENGINE. Certain 2021\-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021\-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020\-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016\-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019\-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016\-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022\-2024 Model Year Maverick, 2016\-2019 Model Year MKC and 2019\-2024 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Engine and Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement
- [SSM 52335](/bulletins/10251952.md), 2024-03-20, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. For 2015\-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbochargers replaced for oil leak symptoms and although oil may collect on the external surface of a turbocharger, it is extremely rare for a turbocharger assembly to be the root cause of the oil leak. Careful inspection of the turbocharger oil feed and drain tubes should be performed along with the recommended WSM procedures as needed. Warranty claims for turbocharger replacement going forward will be assessed.
- [SSM 51409](/bulletins/10233681.md), 2023-04-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2014\-2020 Fusion and 2017\-2019 Escape vehicles may be equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine that uses a 50\-tooth variable camshaft timing \(VCT\) intake and exhaust unit from the assembly plant or if a service long block was installed. VCT locking tool 303\-1097 is not compatible with this system. If VCT system service is required, replace both the intake VCT \(service part DS7Z\-6256\-F\) and exhaust VCT \(service part DS7Z\-6256\-G\) as a pair. An interim loaner tool program has been established to enable these repairs. Contact 1\-800\-403\-4844 \(Monday\-Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm EST; Saturday 8:00am to 3:00pm EST\) to obtain this tool. A VCT locking tool compatible with the 50\-tooth system is under development and will be sent to dealerships. Continue to monitor OASIS for additional information.
- [20B27 S1](/bulletins/10222454.md), 2022-10-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Certain 2015\-2019 MKC and 2016\-2019 Explorer Vehicles Equipped With the 2.3L Engine and 6F35 Transmission Powertrain Control Module Reprogram Submitting Owner Letters
- [TSB 22\-2322](/bulletins/10218621.md), 2022-08-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2014\-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10\-Jun\-2019 and 2017\-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08\-Apr\-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light \(MIL\) with only diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0300, P0301\-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. To resolve the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the short block and head gasket.
- [19B37](/bulletins/10214128.md), 2022-06-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain 2017\-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine \- Powertrain Control Module Programming \- Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit collant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction indicator lights \(MIL\) due to engine misfire. Over time, this condition may damage the engine, requiring replacement of the short block.
- [TSB 22\-2229](/bulletins/10214126.md), 2022-06-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2015\-2018 Edge and 2017\-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\). Diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) may include P0300, P0301\-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the long block engine assembly.
- [21N12](/bulletins/10213732.md), 2022-06-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain 2017\-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine – Short Block Replacement After Coolant Intrusion. In some of the affected vehicles the 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or may run in a rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light \(MIL\) with only diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0300, P0301\-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to coolant intrusion into a cylinder bore.
- [19B37\-S4](/bulletins/10213728.md), 2022-06-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Certain 2017\-2019 Model Year Fusion and Escape Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L GTDI Engine \- Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming. Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction indicator lights \(MIL\) due to engine misfire. Over time, this condition may damage the engine, requiring replacement of the engine short block.
- [TSB 22\-2134](/bulletins/10210392.md), 2022-04-20, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Some 2014\-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10\-Jun\-2019 and 2017\-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08\-Apr\-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light \(MIL\) with only diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0300, P0301\-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. To resolve the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the short block and head gasket.

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