TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Chatter/Shudder During Low Speed Turning Events

26-2194
24 April 2026

This bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: update the TSB Action, and TSB Service Procedure to add a
Step to reprogram the AWD module for Bronco Sport vehicles.
Model:
Ford
2021-2024 Bronco Sport
2019-2024 Edge
2020-2024 Escape
2022-2024 Maverick
Lincoln
2020-2024 Corsair
2019-2023 Nautilus
Markets: North American markets only
Issue: Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions:
• Shudder chatter condition, most noticeable at low speeds turning.
• No relevant DTCs present.
This may be due to internal RDU fluid contamination.
Action: For vehicles that meet all the criteria in the Issue and Model statements, follow the applicable Service
Procedure steps to repair the vehicle.
Parts
Service Part
Number

Claim
Quantity

W720472S439

4

W719466S439

8

K2GZ-4022-M

1

RDU Vent Hose (Bronco Sport 1.5L, Escape 1.5L/2.0L)

LX6Z-4022-C

1

RDU Vent Hose (Bronco Sport 2.0L)

LX6Z-4022-H

1

RDU Vent Hose (Escape 2.5L FHEV)

K2GZ-7C108A

1

W720080S439

3

LX6Z-5A215-D

1

LX6Z-4B496-A

1

Description
Caliper Bolt (Maverick, Bronco Sport, Escape only)
Wheel Hub Bolt (Maverick, Bronco Sport, Escape only)

RDU Clutch Kit
RDU Mount Bolt
Exhaust Clamp
Driveshaft Bolt Kit

NZ6Z-3B498-A

2

CCPZ-3B477B

2

Note

Axle Cir-clip Retainer
Axle Nut

One Kit
Contains 3
pcs.

CV6Z-4B416-D

2

W718014S450

1

6C2Z-4N282AA

1

SU7Z-19B508A

0.5

Axle Seal
Stud Rivet
Drain Plug
Flange Sealant Adhesive

Obtain Locally

As Needed Loctite 6338

XY-75W-QL

As Needed Motorcraft® SAE 75W Disconnect Rear Drive Unit Fluid

PM-4-A

As Needed Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Compliant With Low Volatile
Organic Compound Requirements As Required In Some USA
States)

PM-4-B

As Needed Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Not Compliant With Volatile
Organic Compound Requirements)

CPM-4-A

As Needed Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Not Compliant With Volatile
Organic Compound Requirements)

XL-2

As Needed Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant

TA-2-B

As Needed Motorcraft® Seam Sealer

Parts - Corsair Only
Service Part Number Claim Quantity Description
W720473-S439

4

Caliper Bolt

W720079-S900

2

RDU Bolt

W720678-S439

4

Wheel Hub Bolt

W720526-S450B

4

Fuel Tank Strap Fastener

K2GZ-4022-L

1

RDU Vent Hose

Claim Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle. This may differ from the
number of service part number packages due to the unit of issue (UOI).
As Needed indicates the part is necessary but amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can
be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Only If Necessary indicates the part is not mandatory. Refer to the Service Procedure to determine the
inspection/inclusion criteria.
Warranty Status: Warranty coverage limits and policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are
determined by the identified causal part.
Labor Times
Description

Operation
No.

Time

2019-2024 Edge, 2019-2023 Nautilus: Drain And Refill The RDU (Do Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

262194A

0.4
Hrs

2021-2024 Bronco Sport 2.0L EcoBoost: Perform RDU Vent Service Procedure (Can Can Be
Claimed With Labor Operation L)

262194B

0.8
Hrs

2021-2024 Bronco Sport 1.5L EcoBoost: Install The Internal Clutch Pack Service Kit, Inspect
RDU Vent Hose (Can Be claimed With Operation K And L)

262194C

6.1
Hrs

2020-2024 Corsair: Install The Internal Clutch Pack Service Kit, Inspect RDU Vent Hose (Can
Be claimed With Operation J)

262194D

8.2
Hrs

2020-2024 Escape 1.5L EcoBoost: Install The Internal Clutch Pack Service Kit, Inspect RDU
Vent Hose (Can Be Claimed With Operation J)

262194E

6.1
Hrs

2020-2024 Escape 2.0L EcoBoost: Install The Internal Clutch Pack Service Kit, Inspect RDU
Vent Hose (Can Be Claimed With Operation J)

262194F

6.0
Hrs

2020-2024 Escape 2.5L HEV: Install The Internal Clutch Pack Service Kit, Inspect RDU Vent
Hose (Can Be Claimed With Operation J)

262194G

6.1
Hrs

2022-2024 Maverick 2.0L EcoBoost: Install The Internal Clutch Pack Service Kit (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor Operations)

262194H

5.6
Hrs

2020-2022 Escape/Corsair AWD: Extra Time To Replace The RDU Vent Hose Following The
Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Labor Operations D, E, F Or G)

262194J

0.6
Hrs

2021-2023 Bronco Sport 1.5L: Extra Time To Replace The RDU Vent Hose Following The
Service Procedure (Can Be Claimed With Labor Operation C And L)

262194K

0.6
Hrs

2021-2024 Bronco Sport: Reprogram The AWD Module Includes Time To Connect FDRS and
Battery Charger (Can Be Claimed With Labor Operation B, C, K)

262194L

0.2
Hrs

Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:

7C108

Condition Code: 14

Service Procedure
1. Is the vehicle a 2019-2024 Edge or 2019-2023 Nautilus?
(1). Yes - drain and fill the RDU. Refer to WSM, Section 205-02A. Repair is complete.
(2). No - proceed to Step 2.
2. Is the vehicle a 2021-2024 Bronco Sport equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engine and twin active torque coupling
differential?
(1). Yes - proceed to RDU Vent Service Procedure.
(2). No - proceed to Internal Clutch Pack Service Procedure.

Internal Clutch Pack Service Procedure
1. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 205-02 > Rear Drive Axle/Differential.
2. Replace the internal clutch assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 205-02 > Rear Drive Axle/Differential > Internal
Clutch Pack.
NOTE: Utilize flange sealant adhesive.
3. For Maverick vehicles only, proceed to Step 28 in the RDU Vent Service Procedure.
4. For Bronco Sport/Escape/Corsair vehicles, proceed to RDU Vent Service Procedure.

RDU Vent Service Procedure
1. Remove the right rear fender splash shield retaining pin and fold back the right rear fender splash shield to inspect
the RDU vent hose. (Figures 1-2)
Figure 1

Figure 2

2. Inspect the RDU vent hose mounted behind the right rear fender splash shield. Is the vehicle equipped with the
updated RDU vent hose as shown in the image with the green check mark in Figure 3?
Figure 3

(1). Yes - this vent service procedure does not apply. Proceed to Step 29.
(2). No - proceed to Step 3.
3. Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to WSM, Section 204-04A.
4. Remove the retainers and screws from the right rear fender splash shield shown in Figures 4-6. Lower and fold the
right rear fender splash shield in front of the brake caliper to access the RDU vent hose and upper section of the
wheel well.
Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

5. Disconnect the RDU vent hose retainers. (Figure 7)
Figure 7

6. Is the vehicle a 2021-2024 Bronco Sport equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine with twin active torque coupling
differential?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 7.
(2). No - proceed to Step 11.
7. Locate the 2 wire ties that secure the RDU vent hose and ground cable together.
8. Cut the 2 wires ties, disconnect the RDU vent hose from the RDU vent port, detach hose retainers and remove the
RDU vent hose, leaving the original ground cable in place and secured.
9. On the new replacement RDU vent hose assembly, cut the 2 wire ties and discard the ground strap.
10. Install the new RDU vent hose onto the RDU and attach the hose retainers. Proceed to Step 18.
11. Remove the rear differential vent hose and ground strap bolt from the RDU and position aside. (Figure 8)
Figure 8 - Bronco Sport 1.5L/Escape/Corsair shown

12. Remove the ground strap bolt from the body. (Figure 9)
Figure 9

13. Detach the hose retainer and remove the RDU vent hose and ground cable assembly. (Figure 10)
Figure 10

14. Position the new RDU vent hose and ground strap assembly and attach the hose retainers. (Figures 7 and 10)
15. Install the bolt to attach the ground strap to the body. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb.in). (Figure 9)
16. Install the new RDU vent hose onto the RDU. (Figure 8)
17. Install the bolt to secure the ground cable onto the RDU. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb.in). (Figure 8)
18. Using the new retainer at the end of the new RDU vent hose, position the hose vertically so the form of the hose
follows the inner arch of the wheel well. Use a tool or a marker to mark the location on the body to drill a hole.
(Figure 11)
Figure 11

19. Position the RDU vent hose aside.
CAUTION: A depth stopper on the drill bit is necessary to prevent damage to the interior trim.
20. Using a 10 mm (25/64 in.) drill bit with a depth stopper that leaves only 7 mm (1/4 in.) of the end of the drill bit
exposed, drill a hole at the location marked in Step 18.
21. Deburr and clean the hole drilled in Step 20. Temporarily dry fit the stud rivet in the body to make sure the stud
rivet is properly seated, then remove the stud rivet.
22. Apply a generous amount of Motorcraft® Seam Sealer to the body side of the stud rivet. (Figure 12)
Figure 12

CAUTION: Failure to properly seal the stud rivet could lead to water entry into the passenger area.
23. Insert the stud rivet and secure using the stud rivet tool.
24. Spread the excess sealant around the rivet collar as well as the base of the stud to confirm adequate sealing.
(Figure 13)
Figure 13

NOTE: It is not necessary to wait for the sealant to dry before reassembly.
25. Attach the hose retainer to the new stud.
26. Reassemble the right rear fender splash shield and secure using the retainers and locations shown in Figures 46.

27. Install the right rear wheel. Refer to WSM, Section 204-04A.
28. Refill the RDU. Refer to the WSM, Section 205-02.
29. Is the vehicle a 2021-2024 Bronco Sport?
(1). Yes - reprogram the AWD module using the latest software level of the FDRS scan tool. Repair is complete.
(2). No - repair is complete.

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