2023 Ford Escape TSBs
182 manufacturer communications for the 2023 Ford Escape sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2023 Escape problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates
Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.
Quality improvements include: -Updates the gear shift lock diagnostic logic to prevent false wrench lights
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential communication condition that may result in a loss of radio audio.
25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens
25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens
"Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space."
Software Update: Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false "Service the park brake" message -Quicker brake release when shifting to reverse -Customers will receive alerts if the park brake gets stuck in the release maneuver, or if a shift to neutral occurs with driver off…
Software Update: Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential Malfunction Indicator Lamp caused by two Diagnostic Trouble Codes triggered by a random engine misfire in the first thousand revolutions of vehicle start
Quality improvements include: -Addresses pop ups in the cluster and no Advanced Driver Assistance System functionality caused the Image Processing Module A being offline
Quality improvements include: -Faster parking brake release when shifting to reverse -Alert message when shifting to neutral without pressing the brake pedal -Reduces potential no start events due to ABS after OTA update. -If the vehicle shuts off with Auto Vehicle Hold on,…
"Quality improvements include: -Enahnced connectivity experience -Enhanced software update performance"
"Quality improvements include: -Faster parking brake release when shifting to reverse -Alert message when shifting to neutral without pressing the brake pedal - Reduces potential no start events due to ABS after OTA update. -if the vehicle shuts off with Auto Vehicle Hold on,…
'-Improved connectivity. -Reduces TCU based Key Off Load battery drain. - Map orientation improvement - removes false"IP Configuration Failure" message when wrong WiFi password is entered. - Improves functionality of Stolen Vehicle Services
Quality improvements: -Addresses Accessory protocol Interface Module reboot at start up -Charge Status messaging strategy that also follows the IPC strategy.
"Quality improvments include: - Allows the SYNC strategy for Charge Status messaging to match the Cluster messaging strategy - Improved SYNC stabilty. - Provides enhanced security when accessing external content"
Quality Improvements include: - Reduction in Key off load battery drain via Enhanced Central Gateway (ECG) controlled reset. - Addresses Accessory Protocol Interface Module (SYNC) displaying update status as not completed. - Addresses potential vehicle no start condition post…
Quality improvements include: - Improved Phone as A Key functionality post Enhanced Central Gateway module (ECG) reset. -Minor quality fixes in Enhanced Central Gateway module (ECG) Software, not affecting vehicle operation. - Addresses potential vehicle no start after OTA…
Quality improvements include: - Numerous minor quality fixes in ECG Software, not affecting vehicle operation. - Improves connectivity - 23 MY Eliminates a post OTA uneccessary message ""Stop Safely Now"" at startup. Clears at next key cycle.
Quality improvements include: - Correct navigation/turn-by-turn indication in Instrument Cluster while entering a roundabout. - Gas DTE (Distance To Empty) indication appears continuously when scrolling through all Info on Demand screens. - HMI animation refinements - Eliminates…
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 182 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with…
This bulletin supersedes 26-2194. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct a part description " Loctite 638", update the claim quantity for the drain/fill plug, update the claim quantity of the wheel hub bolts (Corsair) and limited the parts list for Edge/Nautilus to…
Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.
Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain…
Some of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 27-Jan-2026 2025-2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 20-Jan-2026 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 02-Dec-2025 2023-2026 Escape/Corsair may exhibit reduced…
Certain 2023-2025 Model Year Escape and Corsair, 2024-2025 Model Year Nautilus, 2025-2026 Model Year Bronco Sport and 2025 Model Year Maverick Vehicles Equipped with an Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement
2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for various reasons. The…
This bulletin supersedes 25-2346. Reason for update: add Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles and add labor operations to repair the rear right/left carpet area. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where the carpet is loose or torn near…
Some 2023-2026 Escape vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0767, P0766 and/or P2703 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and harsh/no reverse engagement. This may be…
Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain…
This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the all-wheel drive (AWD) module for Bronco Sport vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most…
Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanied by abnormal rattling, grinding and/or squealing noises from the engine compartment. This may be due…
Customer Satisfaction Program 23B64 Certain 2020-2024 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Equipped with High Voltage Batteries Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Software Update
Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic…
This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may…
Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2021-2026 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine may exhibit a fuel door that won't open with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04CA stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an open circuit on circuit SBB05 and/or a damaged…
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot…
This article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning No diagnostic trouble codes DTCs present This…
This article supersedes TSB 26-2012 to update APIM software version to 24127 Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various electrical symptoms, and/or a no crank/no start condition related to a 12V battery drain condition. This may be due to the…
This article supersedes TSB 25-2384 to update Service Procedure enhancements and labor allowances by operation in place of AP (Actual Programming) Time. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various electrical symptoms, and/or a no crank/no start…
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.