# Service bulletin SSM 48397

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10169940
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-01\-08
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48397
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-12\-11
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2013\-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, or P018D. If normal diagnosis leads to a biased or failed Fuel Low Pressure \(FLP\) sensor, the sensor is available without the need to order the entire fuel line assembly. The FLP sensor, located on the fuel supply line to the high pressure pump, provides the low side fuel pressure input to the PCM so the Fuel Driver Module can be controlled accordingly. The FLP PID can be viewed in the Datalogger and then compared to a manual pressure gauge per pinpoint test HC in the PCED to validate the sensor is working properly. The Fusion/MKZ catalog has been updated to show the sensor availability.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10169940-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10169940-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Fuel system, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P0087, P008A, P008B, P00C6, P018C, P018D

## Vehicles listed

- 2014 to 2015 FORD ESCAPE
- 2013 to 2015 FORD FUSION
- 2015 LINCOLN MKC
- 2013 to 2015 LINCOLN MKZ

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026281](/recalls/tc/2026281.md), 2026-06-09: Powertrain
- [26V376000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V376000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- [2022311](/recalls/tc/2022311.md), 2022-06-13: Powertrain
- [22V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V413000.md), 2022-06-10: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)
- [2022196](/recalls/tc/2022196.md), 2022-04-14: Powertrain
- [22V254000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V254000.md), 2022-04-14: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)
- [2019226](/recalls/tc/2019226.md), 2019-05-15: Powertrain
- [19V362000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V362000.md), 2019-05-13: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- [2018379](/recalls/tc/2018379.md), 2018-07-17: Powertrain
- [18V471000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V471000.md), 2018-07-16: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [25E01](/bulletins/11033582.md), 2026-06-05, Emissions: POWER TRAIN. Certain 2014\-2016 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine \- Powertrain Control Module \(PCM\) Reprogramming
- [25B61](/bulletins/11029721.md), 2026-03-05, Other: POWER TRAIN. Certain 2013\-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013\-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Inspection and Protective Service Cap Installation
- [SSM 54366](/bulletins/11025611.md), 2025-11-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2015\-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) or in Section 303\-14 of the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) has been updated to address this concern.
- [25E01](/bulletins/11024707.md), 2025-11-03, Emissions: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The affected vehicles have an emissions control system that may not control tailpipe emissions effectively over time.
- [SSM 52314](/bulletins/10251934.md), 2024-03-20, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. Replacement of the bolt is critical to the repair and accurately following the installation procedure in the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section, 303\-01 is extremely important. The bolt torque procedure can be found in the crankshaft front seal removal and installation procedure or in the engine assembly procedure.
- [TSB 22\-2396](/bulletins/10225458.md), 2022-11-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Some 2013\-2020 Fusion, MKZ and 2013\-2018 C\-Max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. The noise may be present in all gear ranges including neutral when the vehicle is moving but will not be present when the vehicle is stationary or in park.
- [TSB 22\-2381](/bulletins/10225447.md), 2022-10-31, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Some 2015\-2018 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the flexplate, transmission fluid pump, and torque converter.
- [20N07 S2](/bulletins/10222455.md), 2022-10-05, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Certain 2015\-2019 MKC and 2016\-2019 Explorer Vehicles Equipped With the 2.3L Engine and 6F35 Transmission \- Transmission Extended Warranty Coverage Updated Owner Letters: 20N07/20B27 S1
- [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
- [20B27 S1](/bulletins/10219034.md), 2022-09-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Certain 2015\-2019 MKC and 2016\-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine and 6F35 transmission; Powertrain Control Module reprogram. Supplement: Program terms will be in effect through August 31, 2023 This program is now eligible for mobile repairs

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