Technical Service Bulletins of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

There have been 23 technical service bulletins issued for the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid.

1 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid brake antilock abs warning light TSB (Bulletin SSM-45870)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 8, 2016
Component: Brake antilock abs warning light.
Bulletin Summary: 2005-2008 escape/mariner hybrid - anti-lock brake system (abs) warning indicator illuminated with dtc(s) c1478, c1479, c1480 and/or c1481
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

2 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic TSB (Bulletin ASI-22242)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2012
Component: Service brakes, hydraulic.
Bulletin Summary: Ford/Mercury: some hybrid vehicles may require a unique bleed procedure after a replacement for one or more of hydraulic brake system components.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

3 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid cooling system fan TSB (Bulletin TSB-09-15-3)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2009
Component: Cooling system fan.
Bulletin Summary: 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
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

4 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid battery TSB (Bulletin TSB-09-15-3)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2009
Component: Battery.
Bulletin Summary: 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
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

5 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid owners/service manual TSB (Bulletin TSB-08-24-5)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2009
Component: Owners/service manual.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

6 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid unknown or other TSB (Bulletin TSB-08-24-5)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 1, 2009
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: 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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

7 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid brake antilock wheel speed sensor TSB (Bulletin 20213)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2008
Component: Brake antilock wheel speed sensor.
Bulletin Summary: 2005-08 escape/escape hybrid/mariner - 2006-08 mariner hybrid - wheel speed sensor ring replacement procedure update to workshop manual.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2007 Ford Escape, 2008 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2007 Mercury Mariner, 2008 Mercury Mariner.

8 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid gasoline fuel system TSB (Bulletin 08-5-5)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2008
Component: Gasoline fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: Slow fuel fill and/or dtc p0451.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2007 Ford Escape, 2008 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2007 Mercury Mariner, 2008 Mercury Mariner.
 

9 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid brake antilock control unit/module TSB (Bulletin 08-3-1)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2008
Component: Brake antilock control unit/module.
Bulletin Summary: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u2062 (hybrid only).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2006 Ford Escape, 2007 Ford Escape, 2008 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2007 Mercury Mariner, 2008 Mercury Mariner.

10 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 08-3-3)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2008
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: Intermittent red triangle on and (stop safely now) on message center with wrench light and dtc p1a0c. (hybrid only)
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008 Mercury Mariner.

11 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid electrical system TSB (Bulletin 0748)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 22, 2007
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Service harness installation - corrosion of a resistor in the battery power unit. Also have an owner's letter.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2006 Ford Escape, 2007 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2007 Mercury Mariner.

12 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid tank assembly filler pipe and cap TSB (Bulletin 19536)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2006
Component: Tank assembly filler pipe and cap.
Bulletin Summary: Slow fuel fill due to clogged vent.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2007 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2007 Mercury Mariner.

13 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine TSB (Bulletin 06116)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hev, 2006 Mercury Milan.

14 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid trailer hitches TSB (Bulletin 05252)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Trailer hitches.
Bulletin Summary: Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2006 Lincoln Mark, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hev.

15 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid power train TSB (Bulletin 0645)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2006 Lincoln Mark, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hev.

16 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid brake antilock abs warning light TSB (Bulletin 0687)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Brake antilock abs warning light.
Bulletin Summary: Abs light on and dtc c1475 - hybrid vehicles built from 8/2/2004 - 3/30/2006.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hev.

17 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin 041601)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 14, 2005
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2004 Ford E-150, 2005 Ford E-150, 2006 Ford E-150, 2004 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-250, 2006 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-350, 2006 Ford E-350, 2004 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford E-450, 2006 Ford E-450, 2004 Ford E-550, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 2003 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-450, 2006 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford F-550, 2006 Ford F-550, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 2006 Ford Freestyle, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2006 Ford Taurus, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2006 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2006 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2006 Mercury Montego, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

18 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid fuel system TSB (Bulletin 05184)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 7, 2005
Component: Fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: Slow fuel fill - repeat filling station pump shut-off.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner.

19 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid air bags TSB (Bulletin 051514)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 7, 2005
Component: Air bags.
Bulletin Summary: Passenger air bag disabled (pad) lamp intermittently on while driving - dtc c1414 retrieved during OCS diagnosis/repair.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2005 Mercury Mariner.

20 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin 05614)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2005
Component: Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary: Lack of power after deceleration - mil and wrench lamp on - dtcs p1a13, u2023, and p2104 - vehicles built 8/2/2004 through 2/7/2005.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid.


Also see Common problems of Ford Escape Hybrid.