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Service bulletin SSM 51181

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10226752
Published by NHTSA2022-11-29
Manufacturer's numberSSM 51181
Manufacturer's date2022-11-04
NHTSA componentSERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA's summary

Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (RDU) or active torque coupling (ATC) clutch assembly. To prevent this error from occurring, enter the universal ATC 4 digit barcode 7772. Once programmed, perform several figure 8 turns at parking lot speeds to verify there is no binding from the all wheel drive (AWD) system. If the vehicle binds in a turn, perform Pinpoint Test A. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-07A > Diagnosis and Testing.

The document

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Components

Brakes

Vehicles listed
FORD ESCAPE2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
FORD FUSION2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
FORD FUSION ENERGI2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD FUSION HYBRID2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
LINCOLN MKZ2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20231322023-03-14. Brakes
23V1620002023-03-10. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
22V0110002022-01-13. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
12V3190002012-07-06. STRUCTURE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
20121972012-07-04. Brakes

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SSM 512612023-01-06. Service bulletin. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00.
22N02 S12022-11-01. Service bulletin. Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Parts Requirements / Ordering Information: Part numbers for Edge and MKX vehicles have been added. Edge and MKX model year updated from 2018 to 2019, build dates remain the same.
SSM 511202022-10-11. Service bulletin. Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00.
22N022022-10-05. Service bulletin. Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement Submitting Owner Letters
22N022022-08-30. Service bulletin. Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected vehicles, brake fluid may leak from one or both front brake flexible hoses. If the brake fluid reservoir is depleted below a predetermined level, the brake fluid warning indicator light will illuminate. The driver may experience an increase in pedal travel together with a reduction in the rate of deceleration over time.
SSM 500642021-09-04. Service bulletin. Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the WSM because one or more of the following conditions are present on the braking surface: scoring, excessive corrosion/rust or pitting, bluing/discoloration and/or heat spots. For additional information, refer to WSM section 206-00.
SSM 460612017-08-01. Service bulletin. Some 2016-2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L/1.5L AWD or a 2.0L FWD/AWD may exhibit front brake squeal when applying the brakes. The noise most commonly occurs after the brakes have warmed up, however the noise may occur during other driving conditions. If the front brakes display a continuous squeal noise, install front lining kit CV6Z-2001-N. Reference Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 206-03, removal and installation instructions. Use causal part 2001 and refer to section 2 of the SLTS manual for applicable labor operations.
SSM 463302017-03-15. Service bulletin. SOME 2016-2017 ESCAPE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L/1.5L AWD OR A 2.0L FWD/AWD BUILT ON OR BEFORE 19-NOV-2016 MAY EXHIBIT FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE NOISE MOST COMMONLY OCCURS AFTER THE BRAKES HAVE WARMED UP, HOWEVER THE NOISE MAY OCCUR DURING OTHER DRIVING CONDITIONS. IF THE FRONT BRAKES DISPLAY A CONTINUOUS SQUEAL NOISE, INSTALL FRONT LINING KIT CV6Z-2001-N. REFERENCE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) SECTION 206-03, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. USE CAUSAL PART 2001 AND REFER TO SECTION 2 OF THE SLTS MANUAL FOR APPLICABLE LABOR OPERATIONS.
SSM 461322017-02-10. Service bulletin. SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR WAS GATHERING DATA FROM THE MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS, THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION MESSAGE WILL BE REPORTED AS THE VHR LOOKS FOR ANY WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. RERUN THE VHR WITH THE ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE IN PARK, AND ENSURE THE PARK BRAKE IS DISENGAGED. IF THE SYNC VHR IS STILL REPORTING A CONCERN TO THE CUSTOMERS SYNC OWNERS ACCOUNT, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION FOR DIAGNOSIS BY DTC OR SYMPTOM. STARTING IN 2015 NOT ALL SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES SUPPORT VHR, REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR VHR OPERATION.
SSM 458922017-02-09. Service bulletin. 2016-2017 ESCAPE - FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL WHILE BRAKING