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2003 FORD ESCAPE Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletin information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

• SUSPENSION

  RECORD_ID: 3456634

  NHTSA Item Number: 10205036

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 20, 2021

  Bulletin Number: TSB160071

  Date Posted: Apr 21, 2016

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SUSPENSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• STRUCTURE

  RECORD_ID: 2582101

  NHTSA Item Number: 10183772

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 7, 2020

  Bulletin Number: 16-0071

  Date Posted: Apr 21, 2016

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STRUCTURE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: 2001-2004 Escape vehicles Safety Recall 14S02 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a corrosion-related separation of the forward attachment of the lower control arm (LCA) from the subframe may

• SUSPENSION

  RECORD_ID: 2582098

  NHTSA Item Number: 10183772

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 7, 2020

  Bulletin Number: 16-0071

  Date Posted: Apr 21, 2016

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SUSPENSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: 2001-2004 Escape vehicles Safety Recall 14S02 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a corrosion-related separation of the forward attachment of the lower control arm (LCA) from the subframe may

• SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM

  RECORD_ID: 376768

  NHTSA Item Number: 10056443

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 3, 2014

  Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0143

  Date Posted: Aug 11, 2014

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: FORD: THE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) FORWARD ATTACHMENT WILL SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME, CAUSING DIMINISHING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DUE TO OPERATING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. MODEL 2001-2004 ESCAPE. *PE

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 218168

  NHTSA Item Number: 10020067

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 18, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 0693

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2006

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: PCM FAILURE - ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INTERMITTENT - INOPERATIVE. *TT

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 215165

  NHTSA Item Number: 10019382

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 0635

  Date Added: Mar 14, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 04208

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2006

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

  RECORD_ID: 213297

  NHTSA Item Number: 10019076

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Feb 11, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 19016

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2006

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: GASOLINE: BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  RECORD_ID: 211862

  NHTSA Item Number: 10018745

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 05228

  Date Added: Jan 13, 2006

  Bulletin Number: 041601

  Date Posted: Nov 14, 2005

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 209431

  NHTSA Item Number: 10018063

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 051711

  Date Added: Dec 15, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 04244

  Date Posted: Oct 7, 2005

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• AIR BAGS

  RECORD_ID: 195580

  NHTSA Item Number: 10014302

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 29, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 042612

  Date Posted: Dec 31, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: AIR BAGS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994 OR B1998. *TT

• STRUCTURE

  RECORD_ID: 195403

  NHTSA Item Number: 10014265

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 29, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 042513

  Date Posted: Dec 27, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STRUCTURE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SERVICEABILITY OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER VENTS. *TT

• SEAT BELTS: FRONT: RETRACTOR

  RECORD_ID: 194778

  NHTSA Item Number: 10014138

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 051611

  Date Added: Apr 28, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 042421

  Date Posted: Jun 7, 2005

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SEAT BELTS: FRONT: RETRACTOR

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  RECORD_ID: 194276

  NHTSA Item Number: 10014086

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 042414

  Date Added: Apr 28, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 042107

  Date Posted: Dec 13, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

• VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: REAR WINDOW

  RECORD_ID: 193877

  NHTSA Item Number: 10014062

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 04245

  Date Added: Apr 28, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 04189

  Date Posted: Dec 13, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: REAR WINDOW

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

• SEAT BELTS

  RECORD_ID: 193799

  NHTSA Item Number: 10014052

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 04244

  Date Added: Apr 28, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 04191

  Date Posted: Dec 13, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SEAT BELTS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• AIR BAGS

  RECORD_ID: 191337

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013422

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 18280

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: AIR BAGS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON . *EH

• STEERING

  RECORD_ID: 191171

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013396

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 042210

  Date Posted: Nov 15, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STEERING

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: STEERING GEAR SQUEAK - WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  RECORD_ID: 191245

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013406

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 04232

  Date Posted: Nov 29, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP. *EH

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BACK UP LIGHTS

  RECORD_ID: 191343

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013423

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 18281

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BACK UP LIGHTS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CONDENSATION INSIDE THE FOGLAMPS. *EH

• AIR BAGS

  RECORD_ID: 191351

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013426

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 18, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 18284

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: AIR BAGS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: HIGH AIRFLOW FROM DEFROSTER VENTS WHEN IN FLOOR OR FLOOR DEFROST MODES. *EH

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  RECORD_ID: 190893

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013369

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 15, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 04217

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

• STEERING

  RECORD_ID: 190867

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013366

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 15, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 04214

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STEERING

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: STEERING DRIFT/PULL - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 190068

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013116

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 8, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 04174

  Date Posted: Sep 6, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

• EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  RECORD_ID: 189830

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013077

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 7, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 16308

  Date Posted: Oct 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

• EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

  RECORD_ID: 189797

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013067

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 7, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 16266

  Date Posted: Oct 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: FALSE ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT

• EQUIPMENT: APPLIANCE: AIR CONDITIONER

  RECORD_ID: 189610

  NHTSA Item Number: 10013060

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 7, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 02208

  Date Posted: Oct 14, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: EQUIPMENT: APPLIANCE: AIR CONDITIONER

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

• SEAT BELTS

  RECORD_ID: 189150

  NHTSA Item Number: 10012954

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Apr 5, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 05310

  Date Posted: Feb 21, 2005

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SEAT BELTS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH

• POWER TRAIN

  RECORD_ID: 183817

  NHTSA Item Number: 10011344

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jan 18, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 18173

  Date Posted: Sep 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 182922

  NHTSA Item Number: 10011162

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 04161

  Date Added: Jan 6, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 031404

  Date Posted: Aug 23, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

• VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD: ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

  RECORD_ID: 182694

  NHTSA Item Number: 10011159

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 04189

  Date Added: Jan 5, 2005

  Bulletin Number: 041514

  Date Posted: Aug 9, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD: ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  RECORD_ID: 181107

  NHTSA Item Number: 10010731

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Dec 7, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 18217

  Date Posted: Oct 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  RECORD_ID: 174211

  NHTSA Item Number: 10009323

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Sep 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 04141

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 AND/OR P0733 COLD CLIMATE SHIFT/ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TT

• VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD: ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

  RECORD_ID: 174113

  NHTSA Item Number: 10009321

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 04137

  Date Added: Sep 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 031501

  Date Posted: Jul 12, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD: ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• EQUIPMENT: APPLIANCE: AIR CONDITIONER

  RECORD_ID: 170459

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008599

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Aug 9, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16209

  Date Posted: Sep 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: EQUIPMENT: APPLIANCE: AIR CONDITIONER

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ODOR. *MJ

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 170456

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008598

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Aug 9, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16200

  Date Posted: Sep 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: V-6 BADGE DISCONTINUED. *MJ

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH

  RECORD_ID: 170270

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008580

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Aug 5, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 02176

  Date Posted: Sep 2, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

• STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

  RECORD_ID: 169172

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008347

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 28, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16420

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SQUEAK, CREAK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM REAR LIFTGATE AREA. *TT

• PARKING BRAKE

  RECORD_ID: 169160

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008343

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 28, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16413

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: PARKING BRAKE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING

  RECORD_ID: 169146

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008340

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 28, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16410

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: TRAILER TOW HARNESS INSTALLATION / SERVICE TIP. *MJ

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: DISC: ROTOR

  RECORD_ID: 169142

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008339

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 28, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16409

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: DISC: ROTOR

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CLICK ON TURNS. *MJ

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  RECORD_ID: 169131

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008336

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 28, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16405

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: BRAKE SQUEAL / ENGINEERING CONTRACT REQUEST. *MJ

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 168555

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008277

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 26, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 03252

  Date Posted: Dec 22, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM-LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINAION-COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION-SERICE TIP. *MJ

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 168236

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008217

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 24, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17703

  Date Posted: Apr 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 168184

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008205

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 0477

  Date Added: Jul 24, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 02231

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: DRIVEABILITY-INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT OR IDLE DIP-NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE ONLY. *MJ

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 168154

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008201

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 04262

  Date Added: Jul 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 0471

  Date Posted: Dec 31, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

• VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD: ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

  RECORD_ID: 167772

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008144

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 16447

  Date Posted: Dec 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD: ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: MUSTY ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  RECORD_ID: 167900

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008166

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17316

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT

• SEAT BELTS: FRONT

  RECORD_ID: 167978

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008176

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17343

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SEAT BELTS: FRONT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: FRONT SAFETY BELT SLOW TO RETRACT AND/OR MISSING WEB STOP BUTTON. *TT

• POWER TRAIN

  RECORD_ID: 168049

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008185

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17366

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  RECORD_ID: 168077

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008192

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 23, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17380

  Date Posted: Nov 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: A CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0457 OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0455 OR P0457. *TT

• STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

  RECORD_ID: 167501

  NHTSA Item Number: 10008104

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 22, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17532

  Date Posted: Feb 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

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

• POWER TRAIN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION

  RECORD_ID: 164422

  NHTSA Item Number: 10007421

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jun 22, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17657

  Date Posted: Mar 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: MANUAL TRANSMISSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CLUTCH CHATTER WHEN COLD. *TT

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  RECORD_ID: 163902

  NHTSA Item Number: 10007315

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jun 10, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 17457

  Date Posted: Jan 1, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: EXCESSIVE FRONT ROTOR WEAR AND/OR BRAKE DUST. *TT

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 153609

  NHTSA Item Number: 10004886

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 0398

  Date Added: Jan 14, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 03203

  Date Posted: Oct 13, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 153707

  NHTSA Item Number: 10004894

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 04191

  Date Added: Jan 14, 2004

  Bulletin Number: 032011

  Date Posted: Oct 4, 2004

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1877 (DRIVER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN) OR B1881 (PASSENGER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 03-20-11 DATED 2003. *TT

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 147862

  NHTSA Item Number: 10004027

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 14, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 03181

  Date Posted: Sep 15, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  RECORD_ID: 147325

  NHTSA Item Number: 10003841

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 4, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 16964

  Date Posted: Jul 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD/LINING DUST AND WEAR. *TT

• POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: COOLING UNIT AND LINES

  RECORD_ID: 146957

  NHTSA Item Number: 10003748

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Oct 29, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 03148

  Date Posted: Jul 21, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: COOLING UNIT AND LINES

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  RECORD_ID: 146761

  NHTSA Item Number: 10003744

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Oct 29, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 03144

  Date Posted: Jul 21, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

• STEERING: LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

  RECORD_ID: 144947

  NHTSA Item Number: 10003192

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Oct 10, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 031513

  Date Posted: Aug 4, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STEERING: LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT

• SEAT BELTS: FRONT

  RECORD_ID: 144874

  NHTSA Item Number: 10003175

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Oct 10, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 17067

  Date Posted: Aug 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SEAT BELTS: FRONT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT. *TT

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  RECORD_ID: 143067

  NHTSA Item Number: 10002780

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Sep 17, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 0398

  Date Posted: May 12, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 142580

  NHTSA Item Number: 10002676

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Sep 10, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 16811

  Date Posted: Apr 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS WITH POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, FOBS, RADIO, LIGHTING, CRUISE CONTROL OR OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. *TT

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 142537

  NHTSA Item Number: 10002663

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Sep 10, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 16779

  Date Posted: Apr 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: PERCEIVED CONDITION OF NO ENTRY OR UNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BATTERY IS ALLOWED TO BECOME DISCHARGED OR COMPLETELY DEAD AND THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (KEYFOB) IS USED WHILE THE BATTERY IS IN THIS STATE. *TT

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  RECORD_ID: 142447

  NHTSA Item Number: 10002642

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Sep 9, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 16809

  Date Posted: Apr 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: THE NEW HIGH FLOW WATER PUMP IS NOT YET LISTED IN THE PARTS CATALOG BUT WILL BE SOON. THE SERVICE CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH NORMAL PART ORDERING SYSTEM. *TT

• STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  RECORD_ID: 142340

  NHTSA Item Number: 10002619

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Sep 8, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 16908

  Date Posted: Jun 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING. *TT

• POWER TRAIN: AXLE ASSEMBLY

  RECORD_ID: 139988

  NHTSA Item Number: 10001954

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 29, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 16717

  Date Posted: Mar 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN: AXLE ASSEMBLY

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHUDDER. *TT *JB

• SUSPENSION: FRONT

  RECORD_ID: 139925

  NHTSA Item Number: 10001942

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Jul 28, 2003

  Bulletin Number: 16696

  Date Posted: Mar 1, 2003

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SUSPENSION: FRONT

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: WHINING / PROPELLER / HELICOPTER TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL / KNUCKLE BEARING AREA. *TT *JB

• POWER TRAIN

  RECORD_ID: 121272

  NHTSA Item Number: 636254

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 7, 2002

  Bulletin Number: 16056

  Date Posted: Jul 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FINAL DRIVE WHINE / WARBLE TYPE NOISE MOSTLY IN THE 25-45 MPH SPEED RANGE ON LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. *TT

• SUSPENSION

  RECORD_ID: 121263

  NHTSA Item Number: 636245

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 7, 2002

  Bulletin Number: 16046

  Date Posted: Jul 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SUSPENSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR SHOCK LEAK AND / OR NOISE CONDITION. *TT

• SUSPENSION

  RECORD_ID: 121094

  NHTSA Item Number: 636171

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 6, 2002

  Bulletin Number: 16154

  Date Posted: Aug 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: SUSPENSION

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SOME VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT

• POWER TRAIN

  RECORD_ID: 121044

  NHTSA Item Number: 636139

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 5, 2002

  Bulletin Number: 16116

  Date Posted: Aug 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: POWER TRAIN

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING THROTTLE BODY SERVICE REPLACEMENT / TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE BRACKET INSTRUCTIONS. *TT

• STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  RECORD_ID: 121025

  NHTSA Item Number: 636122

  Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A

  Date Added: Nov 5, 2002

  Bulletin Number: 16103

  Date Posted: Aug 1, 2002

  MFRINTERNALCAMPAIGNID_SOFTWAREVERSION: N/A

  COMMUNICATIONTYPE: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

  Make: FORD

  Model: ESCAPE

  Year: 2003

  Component Name: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  MFRCOMPONENTSYSTEM: N/A

  MFRCOMPONENTSUBSYSTEM: N/A

  Summary: THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE REAR UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD IS DISCONTINUED. *TT