# Service bulletin SSM 48895

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10176943
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-07\-07
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 48895
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-06\-15
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2017\-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L engine may exhibit fuse F34 open with an illuminated MIL and diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB, P188D, P02602, and/or P2681 in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). The vehicle may also exhibit an all\-wheel drive \(AWD\) fault warning and/or illuminated traction control \(TC\) lamp. Inspect the 12A690 \(1.5L\) or 12C508 \(2.0L\) wiring harness from the battery junction box \(BJB\) to the PCM for wiring harness retainers not installed correctly allowing chafing to occur at multiple points. Repair damaged wiring as required. Refer to the Wiring Diagram for repair information. For claiming, use causal part 12A690 \(1.5L\) or 12C508 \(2.0L\) 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/2020/MC-10176943-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

## Trouble codes named

P0034, P023A, P0245, P0480, P0481, P0645, P06A0, P06DB, P188D, P2681

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 to 2019 FORD ESCAPE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [22V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V413000.md), 2022-06-10: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\)

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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 21\-2269](/bulletins/10201614.md), 2021-09-30, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); 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.
- [SSM 49821](/bulletins/10194428.md), 2021-06-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2015\-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTC\) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement of the VCT solenoid, refer to Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) pinpoint test HK11 to cycle the affected VCT solenoid 10 times to attempt to clear the debris. For claiming, use causal part 6M280 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [SSM 49292](/bulletins/10181931.md), 2020-11-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Some 2018\-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial number \(ESN\) displayed or DTCs U2100 and/or B156D in the telematics control unit \(TCU\). These symptoms may persist even after performing a TCU software update and/or replacement. To correct this condition, start a new session with the latest version of the appropriate diagnostic scan tool and perform a PMI on the TCU. If issues persist, open a hotline assistance request and include the IDS version \(if applicable\) used to perform the PMI and the Authorization Status PID value in the TCU datalogger. For claiming use causal part 14H092 and applicable labor times in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [19B37\-S3](/bulletins/10176008.md), 2020-06-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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.
- [SSM 47750](/bulletins/10153970.md), 2019-03-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Some 2018\-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or accessory protocol interface module \(APIM\) DTC U0198 or no modem electronic serial number \(ESN\) displayed. To correct this condition prior to programing remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall. Delete all previous session files for the vehicle. Verify that the electronic serial number \(ESN\) is now displayed. Start a new IDS/FDRS session. Program the TCU to the latest IDS/FDRS version level. Make sure you are connected to the internet before retesting. If the concern is still present, follow normal diagnostics in Workshop Manual\(WSM\), Section 415\-00. Refer to PTS OASIS home page for TCU version identification. For claiming, use causal part 14G229.
- [TSB 18\-2247](/bulletins/10144914.md), 2018-09-24, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 1 Feb 2017 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P04DB and/or P051B stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
- [TSB 18\-2246](/bulletins/10144913.md), 2018-09-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Some 2017\-2018 Escape vehicles with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine and built on 2\-Feb\-2017 and through 3\-Aug\-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P04DB and/or P051B stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
- [tsb18\-2210](/bulletins/10144191.md), 2018-09-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Some 2017\-2018 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 1Jun2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P051B stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
- [tsb18\-2193](/bulletins/10144186.md), 2018-09-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). This article supersedes TSB 16\-0107 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with an auto start/stop system and built on or before 18\-May\-2016 may exhibit DTC P1935 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\) on vehicles equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L engine and/or DTC P061E stored in the PCM on vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

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