Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Spark Plug: Customer Interest
Ignition System - Hesitation/Miss/Antitheft Lamp ON
TSB 07-3-4
02/19/07
HESITATION, MISS, ANTI-THEFT LAMP ON - DTC
B1601
FORD:
2005 Escape
MERCURY:
2005 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2005 Escape and Mariner vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, may exhibit an intermittent concern of a hesitation or miss accompanied by the
anti-theft lamp illuminating and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1601. This may be due to the spark plugs causing radio frequency (RF) interference
with the powertrain control module (PCM).
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Perform key on engine off (KOEO) self test.
2.
If the only DTC present is B1601 (INCORRECT KEY CODE FROM IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER) replace all six (6) spark plugs.
3.
If any other DTC is present, the B1601 should be ignored and the other DTCs should be resolved first by following normal diagnostic procedures.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 05-11-01
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT:
Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
070304A
2005 Escape/Mariner 3.0L: 2.0 Hrs.
Check For DTCs, Replace
All Six Spark Plugs (Do
Not Use With 12650D,
12405A, 9424A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
12405
D4
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