Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 27-01-2011
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ISSUE Some 2005-2009 Escape Hybrid and 2006-2009 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent Red Triangle On and Stop Safely Now message displayed on the message center accompanied by a sudden RPM loss/no start symptom with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1A0C. Vehicles may exhibit this symptom on the first start of the morning or after an extended idle. The symptom will clear on the next key cycle. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE For vehicles outside the new vehicle limited warranty, if diagnostics lead to replacing the throttle body you may use this procedure to clean the throttle body as an alternative to replacing it. This procedure is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. NOTE THIS CLEANING PROCEDURE CAN ONLY BE USED ON NON-COATED THROTTLE BODIES. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-04C Removal and Installation – Throttle Body. 1. Remove the throttle body. 2. With the throttle body positioned to the side, open the throttle plate. 3. Using Motorcraft® Choke and Linkage Cleaner or equivalent, spray the throttle body plate and bore. 4. Using a suitable (nylon) brush, clean the edges of the throttle plate and the mating surface of the throttle bore to remove all carbon build up. 5. Reapply Motorcraft® Choke and Linkage Cleaner or equivalent and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth. 6. Remove old throttle body gasket and discard. Install a new throttle body gasket. 7. Install the throttle body.
Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 08-10-2010
Tags: 2008 ford escape,
ford escape hybrid,
fuel filler cap,
fuel tank,
hybrid vehicles,
indicator lamp,
inner wheel,
mariner,
rear wheel,
trouble code,
vent system
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Some 2005-2008 Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mariner and 2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill concern or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0451 present. The condition may be caused by water/moisture or other contamination entering the fuel filler vent line and then freezing and/or causing a blockage. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition by relocating the fuel filler vent line. SERVICE PROCEDURE When performing this procedure it is not necessary to: • Drain any fuel from the tank • Remove the stone shield from the filler pipe • Disconnect the filler pipe from the fuel tank NOTE ANY WATER/MOISTURE OR OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVAPORATIVE VENT SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED. 1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. 2. Remove the left rear wheel. 3. Remove the fuel filler cap. 4. Remove the two (2) upper filler pipe mounting screws. 5. Remove the single lower filler pipe mounting screw. 6. Carefully pull the upper end of the filler pipe away from the inner wheel well to gain access to the vent line.
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.