# Service bulletin TSB160045

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10205010
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-12\-20
- Manufacturer's number: TSB160045
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-03\-17
- NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

2.0L Ecoboost \- Fuel odor

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10205010-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10205010-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 to 2014 FORD EDGE
- 2013 to 2016 FORD ESCAPE
- 2013 to 2015 FORD EXPLORER
- 2013 to 2014 FORD FOCUS
- 2013 to 2015 FORD FUSION
- 2015 to 2016 LINCOLN MKC
- 2013 to 2016 LINCOLN MKZ

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026338](/recalls/tc/2026338.md), 2026-07-14: Fuel System
- [26V369000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V369000.md), 2026-06-09: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
- [23V378000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V378000.md), 2023-05-26: ENGINE
- [2019338](/recalls/tc/2019338.md), 2019-07-08: Fuel System
- [19V515000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V515000.md), 2019-07-05: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- [2018577](/recalls/tc/2018577.md), 2018-10-23: Fuel System
- [18V735000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V735000.md), 2018-10-22: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- [2017184](/recalls/tc/2017184.md), 2017-03-29: Engine
- [17V209000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V209000.md), 2017-03-27: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [2016138](/recalls/tc/2016138.md), 2016-03-31: 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
- [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 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.
- [TSB 22\-2162](/bulletins/10211709.md), 2022-05-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2014\-2017 C\-MAX Energi, 2014\-2020 Fusion plug\-in hybrid electric vehicle \(PHEV\), 2015\-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016\-2017 MKX, 2016\-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle \(BEV\) and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inch or larger may be unable to complete modem authorization after 3G to 4G modem upgrade was performed. No Authorization Popup displayed on SYNC infotainment screen during the Authorization process. This may be due to the Sync Software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to toggle Valet Mode.
- [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.
- [TSB160075](/bulletins/10205040.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Hard start/no start/loss of engine RPM after refueling \- built on or before 11/09/2013
- [TSB160062](/bulletins/10205027.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Inaccurate fuel gauge or distance to empty indication \- built on or before 01/21/2015

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