NHTSA ID Number: 10180341
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2265
TSB/Document Date: 2020-10-01
Summary
Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with an 8F24, 8F35 or 8F40 transmission may exhibit an unable to engage park condition with an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P07E4 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory. There will also be a shift system fault warning message displayed and the electronic parking brake will be automatically applied when park is requested. This condition may be caused by an incorrect underhood section of the transmission park manual release cable or due to the underhood section of the transmission park manual release cable not in the proper stowed position. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to inspect the operation of the transmission park manual release cable and if necessary, replace the transmission park manual release cable.
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TSB/Document ID: TSB 20-2265
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2020-09-15
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
8F24/8F35/8F40 - Unable To Engage Park/Illuminated Powertrain
Malfunction (Wrench) Lamp/Shift System Fault Warning Message
And DTC P07E4
202265
14
September
2020
Model:
Ford
2020 Escape
Transmission/Transaxle: (8F24)
Transmission/Transaxle: (8F35)
Lincoln
2020 Corsair
Transmission/Transaxle: (8F35)
Transmission/Transaxle: (8F40)
Issue: Some 2020 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with an 8F24, 8F35 or 8F40 transmission may
exhibit an unable to engage park condition with an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp and
diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P07E4 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory. There will
also be a shift system fault warning message displayed and the electronic parking brake will be
automatically applied when park is requested. This condition may be caused by an incorrect underhood
section of the transmission park manual release cable or the underhood section of the transmission park
manual release cable not in the proper stowed position. To correct the condition, follow the Service
Procedure steps to inspect the operation of the transmission park manual release cable and, if necessary,
replace the transmission park manual release cable.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all the following
criteria:
• 2020 Escape/Corsair
• 8F24, 8F35 or 8F40 transmission
• Unable to engage park
• Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp
• DTC P07E4
• Shift system fault warning message "Park not available apply park brake before exiting"
• Electronic parking brake automatically applied when park requested
NOTE: Part quantity refers to the number of that service part number required, which may be
different than the number of individual pieces. Service part numbers contain 1 piece unless
otherwise stated. "As Needed" indicates the part is required but the number may vary or is not a
whole number; parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Parts
Part Number
Description
Quantity
LX6Z-7D246-N Transmission Park Manual Release Cable-Transmission Side (8F24)
1
LX6Z-7D246-K Transmission Park Manual Release Cable-Transmission Side (8F35/8F40)
1
LX6Z-7D246-L Transmission Park Manual Release Cable-Instrument Panel Side
1
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part
Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior
approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the
identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times
Operation
No.
Description
2020 Escape/Corsair 8F24/8F35/8F40 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs Diagnose
Following The Service Procedure And Replace Both Sections Of The Transmission
Park Release Cable (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
202265A
Time
1.2
Hrs.
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:
7D246
Condition Code: 42
Service Procedure
1. Using a borescope, verify the underhood transmission park manual release cable part number. The part
number label is located on the cable under the battery tray. Refer to the parts catalog to verify the
correct part number. Does the transmission park manual release cable have the correct part number?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – replace both sections of the transmission park manual release cable. Refer to Workshop
Manul (WSM), Section 307-05. Proceed to Step 4.
2. With the vehicle in the key on engine off (KOEO) mode and the brake pedal pressed, fully actuate the
transmission park manual release cable to the override position (which should activate a cluster
message stating "Park not available apply park brake before exiting") and release the transmission park
manual release cable. Make sure the transmission park manual release cable handle cover is
reinstalled. Make sure to pull the cable straight out, do not pull at an angle. Refer to Workshop Manual
(WSM), Section 307-05. Does the shift system fault warning message disappear?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 4.
(2). No – proceed to Step 3.
3. Disconnect the transmission park manual release cable from the transmission lever. The lever may
move slightly when disconnecting the transmission park manual release cable. Does the shift system
fault warning message disappear?
(1). Yes - replace both sections of the transmission park manual release cable. Refer to WSM, Section
307-05. Proceed to Step 4.
(2). No - refer to the WSM for normal diagnostics. Repair is complete.
4. Using the appropriate Ford scan tool or equivalent, clear the DTCs.
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