Engine Controls, Cooling Sys - MIL ON, DTC P26B7 Set

TSB 13-2-15

02/22/13

1.6L GTDI - SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT - DTC
P26B7 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/13/2013

FORD:
2013 Escape

ISSUE
Some 2013 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine built on or before 2/13/2013 may exhibit a service engine soon light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P26B7 stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory. This DTC indicates a fault is present with Coolant Bypass Solenoid C, located at the rear of the engine above the starter/bell housing, and below the vacuum pump.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Using IDS scan tool, retrieve continuous memory DTCs. Is DTC P26B7 present in the PCM?

a. Yes - proceed to Steps 2.

b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnostics.

2. Replace the engine coolant bypass valve with a new revised service part. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-03.

3. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 83.03 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

NOTE
PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE TRANSMISSION'S UNIQUE PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

130215A 2013 Escape 1.6L GTDI: 0.9 Hr.
Check DTCs And Replace
The Engine Coolant
Bypass Valve Includes
Time To Reprogram The
PCM And Clear Codes (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18495 42





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