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2008 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–6 of 6, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jun 1, 2009–Sep 8, 2016.

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Sep 8, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB 16-0118

NHTSA communication ID: 10109036

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Some 2005-2012 Escape Hybrid and 2006-2011 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may set DTCs P0A81 (battery pack cooling fan 1 control circuit) and/or P0A96 (battery pack cooling fan 2 control circuit) in the traction battery control module (TBCM). These codes by themselves normally do not result in any symptoms that are noticeable to the customer. DTCs P0A81/P0A96 are typically found when diagnosing other drivability concerns. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 10109036 at NHTSA
Jun 8, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SSM-45870

NHTSA communication ID: 10081014

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

2005-2008 ESCAPE/MARINER HYBRID - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH DTC(S) C1478, C1479, C1480 AND/OR C1481

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10081014 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ASI-22242

NHTSA communication ID: 10044212

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FORD/MERCURY: SOME HYBRID VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE A UNIQUE BLEED PROCEDURE AFTER A REPLACEMENT FOR ONE OR MORE OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10044212 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AS-21769

NHTSA communication ID: 10039053

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · POWER TRAIN · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.

Source record 10039053 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-09-15-3

NHTSA communication ID: 10033035

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES MAY SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0A81 (BATTERY PACK COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT) AND/OR P0A96 (BATTERY PACK COOLING FAN 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT) IN THE TRACTION BATTERY CONTROL MODULE (TBCM). THESE CODES BY THEMSELVES NORMALLY DO NOT RESULT IN ANY SYMPTOMS THAT ARE NOTICEABLE TO THE CUSTOMER. REPLACE BOTH HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY (HVTB) COOLING FANS. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.

Source record 10033035 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-08-24-5

NHTSA communication ID: 10029164

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FORD/MERCURY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RED TRIANGLE LIGHT AND CODES INDICATING A TRANSAXLE OVERTEMP. CONDITION MAY RESULT IN REDUCED POWER AS SYSTEM ACTIVATES FAIL SAFE OPERATION. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10029164 at NHTSA