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2004 Ford Escape TSBs

47 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Electrical

6 bulletins
10109070

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs).

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The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.

10020067

PCM FAILURE - ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INTERMITTENT - INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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*TT

10013406

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP.

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*EH

10013369

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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*TT

10004894

AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1877 (DRIVER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN) OR B1881 (PASSENGER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN).

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*TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 03-20-11 DATED 2003. *TT

Engine

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10020173

POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP.

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10019382

CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY.

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*TT

10019076

REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

10018745

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING.

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10011162

ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS.

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TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

10003744

ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED...

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USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Fuel System

6 bulletins
10014062

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

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*TT

10011159

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

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*TT

10010731

MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

10009321

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS.

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*TT

10008284

DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L17.

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REVISED SMOG EMISSIONS INFORMATION. *TT

10008166

FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
10019947

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS.

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*TT

10018934

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS.

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*TT

10012954

SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE.

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*EH

10004027

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

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*TT

Air Bags & Safety

4 bulletins
10018063

RESTRAINT SYSTEM - SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877 AND/OR B1881.

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*TT

10014302

SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994 OR B1998.

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*TT

10014052

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877, B1881, B1885 OR B1886.

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*TT

10013422

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON .

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*EH

Suspension

3 bulletins
10205036

Safety recall 14S02 - Corrosion at forward attachment of lower control arm - requests for recall service action

10183772

2001-2004 Escape vehicles Safety Recall 14S02 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for...

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an extended period, where a corrosion-related separation of the forward attachment of the lower control arm (LCA) from the subframe may occur. Separation of the LCA from the subframe may result in diminished vehicle directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.

10056443

FORD: THE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) FORWARD ATTACHMENT WILL SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME, CAUSING DIMINISHING DIRECTIONAL...

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CONTROL, DUE TO OPERATING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. MODEL 2001-2004 ESCAPE. *PE

Other

3 bulletins
10014138

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

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*TT

10011344

A FINAL DRIVE WHINE AT 25-45 MPH (40-72 KM/H).

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*TT

10008176

FRONT SAFETY BELT SLOW TO RETRACT AND/OR MISSING WEB STOP BUTTON.

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Lighting

3 bulletins
10013423

CONDENSATION INSIDE THE FOGLAMPS.

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*EH

10013116

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS.

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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

10008185

FINAL DRIVE WHINE MOST NOTICEABLE AT 25-45 MPH DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION.

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Steering

3 bulletins
10013366

STEERING DRIFT/PULL - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

10008104

LOW PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE LEAK AFTER COLD SOAK IN TEMPERATURES OF -23C (-10) OR LOWER.

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*MJ

10003192

TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE.

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*TT

Transmission

3 bulletins
10009323

TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 AND/OR P0733 COLD CLIMATE...

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SHIFT/ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TT

10007421

CLUTCH CHATTER WHEN COLD.

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*TT

10007326

HARSH SHIFTS AND ENGAGEMENTS WITH ONLY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1502.

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*TT

Brakes

2 bulletins
10007315

EXCESSIVE FRONT ROTOR WEAR AND/OR BRAKE DUST.

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*TT

10003841

EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD/LINING DUST AND WEAR.

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*TT

Tires & Wheels

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10018938

VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT.

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*TT

Body & Paint

1 bulletin
10014265

SERVICEABILITY OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER VENTS.

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*TT

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
10013426

HIGH AIRFLOW FROM DEFROSTER VENTS WHEN IN FLOOR OR FLOOR DEFROST MODES.

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*EH

Software & Calibration

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10008201

WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS.

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*MJ UPDATE. *TT