Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls/A/T - Unstable Idle/Shuddering
TSB 06-11-7
06/12/06
2001-2005 ESCAPE 3.0L UNSTABLE IDLE - 2001-2003
ESCAPE 3.0L AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHUDDER -
MEXICO ONLY
FORD:
2001-2005 Escape
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.
