Some 2020-2021 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) built on or before March 29, 2021, may experience a lack of power, a crank/no start and a Stop Safely Now message.
DTCs P2282, P0106 and/or P1A0C may be stored in the PCM in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. This may be due to various software parameters within the PCM and condensation buildup in the intake manifold.
Some 2020-2021 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) built on or before March 29, 2021, may experience a lack of power, a crank/no start and a Stop Safely Now message. DTCs P2282, P0106 and/or P1A0C may be stored in the PCM in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. This may be due to various software parameters within the PCM and condensation buildup in the intake manifold.
Remove the throttle body (the gasket may be reused).
Inspect the intake manifold for evidence of water and/or ice. If no water or ice is present, reinstall the throttle body and reprogram the PCM using the latest available software.
If water and/or ice are present, remove using a suction gun/large syringe and tubing to evacuate. Swab the bottom of the intake by tying a shop towel to a rod to remove any remaining liquid.
Remove the manifold absolute pressure and temperature (MAPT) sensor. Inspect for any ice or sludge buildup on the sensor and clean-rinse the sensor under a stream of warm water. Tap it gently five times to remove any water and reinstall.
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