2001-2005 Ford Escape UNSTABLE IDLE

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 27-01-2011

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ISSUE Some 2001-2005 Escape vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit idle speeds outside the specified range. Some 2001-2003 Escape vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine and CD4E automatic transaxle may exhibit a transmission shudder. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. If the concern is a 2001-2005 Escape with idle speeds outside the specified range: a. Install a new idle air control (IAC) valve with jumper harness included in the kit. The new Denso brand IAC will be installed with the electrical connector facing the opposite direction of the original (Hitachi) valve which is why the jumper harness is required. The original (Hitachi) IAC connector faces the front of the vehicle while the new Denso IAC connector faces toward the rear of the vehicle. b. Referring to the calibration charts (Figures 1 and 2), select the applicable file and reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) using the TSB Service Procedure and WDS/IDS release B40.5 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. 2. If the concern is a 2001 – 2003 Escape with transaxle shudder, drain, flush and refill the transmission fluid with MERCONĀ® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid. Then, referring to the calibration charts (Figures 1 and 2), select the applicable file and reprogram the PCM using the TSB Service Procedure and WDS/IDS release B40.5 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. 3. When reprogramming the PCM use blank path programming. Select the proper file from the chart and manually enter the PCM part number or tear tag number to obtain the updated calibration file. If the concern is a 2001-2005 Escape with idle speeds outside the specified range: a. Install a new idle air control (IAC) valve with

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 07-09-2010

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FORD: 2000-2004 Mustang 2000-2005 Crown Victoria, Taurus 2000-2003 Explorer Sport, Windstar 2000-2004 Ranger 2000-2005 E-Series, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-Super Duty 2001-2005 Escape, Explorer Sport Trac 2004-2005 Freestar 2005 Escape Hybrid 2004-2005 F-650, F-750 LINCOLN: 2000-2002 Continental 2000-2005 LS, Town Car, Navigator 2003-2005 Aviator MERCURY: 2000-2005 Grand Marquis, Sable, Mountaineer 2004-2005 Monterey 2005 Mariner ISSUE A service kit is now available to improve safety belt retraction speed. ACTION See the part application chart and select the appropriate kit. Follow the Instruction Sheet included in the kit. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20a for additional information. NOTE IF TEFLON TAPE IS ALREADY PRESENT ON THE SAFETY BELT GUIDE RING (D-RING), DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS TSB. NOTE EACH KIT SERVICES TWO (2) BELTS. NOTE DOES NOT APPLY TO AVIATOR/EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER FRONT SAFETY BELTS FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 6/25/2004, OR REAR SAFETY BELTS FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 10/22/2004, BECAUSE TEFLON TAPE IS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.