# Service bulletin TSB150162

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10204982
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-12\-20
- Manufacturer's number: TSB150162
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-10\-21
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

1.6L GTDI \- Lack of power with MIL Illuminated \- DTCS P0234, P0245, P0246 And/Or P0299. Some 2013\-2016 Escape 2014\-2016 Fiesta ST, and 2013\-2014 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection \(GTDI\) engine may exhibit a lack of power concern with malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0234, P0245, P0246 and/or P0299 stored in powertrain control module \(PCM\) MEMORY.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10204982-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system, Transmission and driveline

## Trouble codes named

P0234, P0245, P0246, P0299

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2015 FORD ESCAPE
- 2014 to 2016 FORD FIESTA
- 2013 to 2014 FORD FUSION

## 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
- [2026004](/recalls/tc/2026004.md), 2026-01-09: Electrical
- [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
- [2018443](/recalls/tc/2018443.md), 2018-08-23: Electrical

## 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
- [25H05 S1](/bulletins/11031792.md), 2026-04-30, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement \#1 Certain 2011\-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program
- [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 54601](/bulletins/11029052.md), 2026-02-27, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module \(BCM\). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab \> Accessories \> Installation \> Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide \> PPT C \> Step C2.\<br /\>\<br /\> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
- [25H05](/bulletins/11026013.md), 2025-12-03, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer\-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.
- [TSB 25\-2570](/bulletins/11025837.md), 2025-12-01, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This article supersedes TSB 24\-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns Phone connection issues Dropped phone connections Applink related performance Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic Slow system response NOTE: Ford has found some of the APIMs replaced and returned for inspection contained an outdated software level and the APIM did not require replacement. The customer concern may have been resolved by updating the APIM with latest level of software. The SYNC 3 universal thumb drive will be able to update the APIM software without the use of a scan tool and does not require the process to be monitored. Ford will be monitoring APIM replacements to confirm TSB directed software updates have been performed.
- [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.
- [14M02 S7](/bulletins/10237441.md), 2023-06-06, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Due to ongoing limited part availability, program terms have been revised. • Vehicle pickup \& delivery has been added. • Labor allowance table has been updated. • Additional repairs updated. • Added Attachment VI Mobile Repair/Vehicle Pickup and Delivery Record. • Added Attachment VII Mobile Repair Assessment.
- [21B09 S2](/bulletins/10235323.md), 2023-05-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain 2014\-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms \& Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service Action: o IDS level 128 or higher is now required to address various programming issues encountered. o C\-MAX Energi vehicles are now serviceable with new software and hardware. Labor Allowances: C\-MAX labor has been updated. Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: o The C\-MAX 4G Upgrade Kit is now orderable at this time with a new part number. o MKX Rear seat backrest nut claim quantity updated. Technical Information updates: o Ensure IDS level 128 or higher is used. o Toggling Valet Mode is no longer required. o C\-MAX Energi instructions are now available. Owner Notification: Non\-repaired vehicle owners will be mailed the week of April 17, 2023. Pickup and Delivery: Added Customer Acknowledgement Form \- Review form contents with customer prior to kit ordering and obtain customer signature prior to installation for Focus BEV, C\-MAX, and Fusion Energi vehicles.
- [14M02 06](/bulletins/10226944.md), 2022-12-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); POWER TRAIN. Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission; Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Non\-Ford Part Usage: • Vehicles that are still covered by the 8 years/80,000\-mile Emissions warranty coverage MUST be serviced with a NEW Ford Motor Company TCM. • Vehicles outside of or exceeding the 8 years/80,000\-mile coverage are authorized to use a used Ford Motor Company TCM, a refurbished original Ford TCM, or an aftermarket TCM that will successfully complete the required Ford software updates.

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