TSB 16-0118

HYBRID - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0A81 AND/OR P0A96
TSB 16-0118
FORD:
2005-2012 Escape
MERCURY:
2006-2011 Mariner
This article supersedes TSB 09-17-7 to update the vehicle model years and Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2005-2012 Escape Hybrid and 2006-2011 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may set DTCs P0A81 (battery pack cooling fan
1 control circuit) and/or P0A96 (battery pack cooling fan 2 control circuit) in the traction battery control module (TBCM).
These codes by themselves normally do not result in any symptoms that are noticeable to the customer. DTCs P0A81/
P0A96 are typically found when diagnosing other drivability concerns.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool to the data link connector
(DLC). Does the vehicle have DTC P0A81 and/or P0A96?
a. Yes - replace both high voltage traction battery (HVTB) cooling fans. Follow the instruction sheet included with the
kit.
(1)
One kit is needed per vehicle.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual for normal diagnostics.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
5M6Z-10C659-B
Cooling Fan Kit
OPERATION
160118A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2005-2012 Escape Hybrid, 2006-2011 Mariner Hybrid: Retrieve DTCs
And Replace The HVTB Cooling Fans Includes Time To Remove And
Install The HVTB (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
3.1 Hrs.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
10C659
CONDITION CODE
28
NOTE: The information contained in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job
properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service.The
procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership
to determine whether the bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan
coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves
the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
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Online Publication Date September 8, 2016
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