# Service bulletin SSM 51923

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10243535
- Published by NHTSA: 2023\-10\-04
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 51923
- Manufacturer's date: 2023\-09\-14
- NHTSA component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2020\-2022 Escape and 2021\-2022 Corsair vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake service mode is inoperative using the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) routine and/or Parking Brake Limited Function\-Service Required message displayed in the instrumental panel cluster \(IPC\) after opening the drivers door. This may be due to the software installed in the anti\-lock brake system \(ABS\) module. To correct this condition, reprogram the ABS module to the latest software available. For claiming, use causal part number 2C219 and the applicable labor operations in Section 02 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10243535-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Brakes

## Vehicles listed

- 2020 to 2022 FORD ESCAPE
- 2021 to 2022 LINCOLN CORSAIR

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2025553](/recalls/tc/2025553.md), 2025-10-11: Brakes
- [25V693000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V693000.md), 2025-10-10: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
- [2021727](/recalls/tc/2021727.md), 2021-11-26: Brakes
- [21V922000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V922000.md), 2021-11-23: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB 23\-2308](/bulletins/10244711.md), 2023-11-02, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS; EQUIPMENT. Some 2020\-2023 Escape and 2021\-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse \(R\) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the standard and reinforced rear caliper bushings and apply Kluberpaste to the machined surfaces of the brake caliper and caliper support bracket.
- [TSB 23\-2041](/bulletins/10232491.md), 2023-03-04, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; POWER TRAIN. Some 2020\-2022 Escape vehicles built on 1\-Nov\-2020 and through 29\-Aug\-2022 and 2021\-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 23\-Sep\-2022 may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse \(R\) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle and interaction of the caliper housing with the pad backplate. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the rear caliper bushings.
- [SSM 51374](/bulletins/10232477.md), 2023-03-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2020\-2021 Escape/Bronco Sport/Explorer and 2020\-2021 Corsair/Aviator vehicles equipped with electric brake booster \(EBB\) built on or before 1\-Aug\-2022 may exhibit an illuminated anti\-lock brake system \(ABS\) warning indicator and stability\-traction control warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) U3000:96 erroneously stored in the ABS module. This condition occurs during connection or power interrupt to the EBB module. If this code is stored and the ABS system has been reassembled, clear the DTC code using Ford Diagnosis and Repair System \(FDRS\) scan tool and check for recurrence. If the DTC persists, perform normal diagnostics. Refer to the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 206\-09 Anti\-Lock Brake System. For claiming use the causal part number 2C219 and applicable labor operations in Section 2 of the Service Labor Time Standards.
- [SSM 51261](/bulletins/10228876.md), 2023-01-06, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES. 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.
- [SSM 51184](/bulletins/10226753.md), 2022-11-29, Service bulletin: PARKING BRAKE. Some 2020\-2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 17\-May\-2022 and 2021\-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 25\-Feb\-2022 may exhibit a hiss or rattle noise while driving. This may be due to an internal issue with the manual park release cable. If the noise is eliminated when the cable is disconnected from the transmission, install a new manual park release cable assembly LX6Z\-7D246\-T. Refer to the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 307\-05 \> Automatic Transmission External Controls \> Removal and Installation.
- [SSM 51120](/bulletins/10222788.md), 2022-10-11, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 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.
- [SSM 50064](/bulletins/10201034.md), 2021-09-04, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING. 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.
- [20B51](/bulletins/10187723.md), 2021-03-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. In some of the affected vehicles, the Electric Brake Booster \(EBB\) may contain a cracked solenoid valve plunger that may break and move out of position. A dislocated valve plunger may lead to the driver experiencing any of the following symptoms: Hard brake pedal, over\-braking condition, and if certain other conditions are present, longer brake pedal travel with an incremental increase in stopping distance that would be accompanied by a red brake warning indicator lamp on the instrument panel cluster
- [TSB 20\-2323](/bulletins/10180536.md), 2020-10-02, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 2\-Sep\-2020 may exhibit an illuminated anti\-lock brake system \(ABS\) and/or stability\-traction control lamp with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) C0031, C0034 and/or C0051. This may be due to the ABS wheel speed sensor harness rubbing on the front wheels. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to inspect the ABS wheel speed sensor harness and install the pigtail service kit.
- [TSB 20\-2302](/bulletins/10180337.md), 2020-10-01, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicle may exhibit an illuminated ABS and/or stability\-traction control lamp with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) C0031, C0034, and/or C0051. This may be due to the ABS wheel speed sensor harness rubbing on the front wheels. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to inspect the ABS wheel speed sensor harness and install the pigtail service kit.

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