Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Ford Escape Titanium Plug-In HybridFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Body Closures
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B11C4:23 | Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| B1219:11 | Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| B12E8:23 | Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| B144C:23 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| B1495:02 | Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: General Signal Failure | GO to Pinpoint Test J |
| B1495:08 | Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Bus Signal/Message Failures | GO to Pinpoint Test J |
| B1495:11 | Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test J |
| B1495:49 | Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Internal Electronic Failure | GO to Pinpoint Test J |
| B1495:55 | Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Not Configured | GO to Pinpoint Test P |
| B12E8:11 | Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| B144D:29 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B144E:29 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B144F:11 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B144F:12 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B144F:13 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B144F:79 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B1451:29 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| B1452:11 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| B1452:13 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| B1453:29 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| B1454:11 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| B1454:13 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| B1455:11 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| B1455:13 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| B145D:11 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| B145D:12 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| B145D:13 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| B1515:77 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk: Commanded Position Not Reachable | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B1515:97 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk: Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B1555:29 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B1556:29 | Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B1557:11 | Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B1557:12 | Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| B1557:13 | Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| C1B14:11 | Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| C1B15:11 | Sensor Supply Voltage B: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| P0A2F:4B | Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature: Over Temperature | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| P0A35:4B | Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature: Over Temperature | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| U0101:87 | Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message | GO to Pinpoint Test K |
| U0140:87 | Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message | GO to Pinpoint Test L |
| U0294:87 | Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message | GO to Pinpoint Test M |
| U201A:55 | Control Module Main Calibration Data: Not Configured | GO to Pinpoint Test Q |
| U2300:56 | Central Configuration: Invalid/Incompatible Configuration | GO to Pinpoint Test Q |
| U3000:49 | Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure | GO to Pinpoint Test Q |
| U3003:16 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold | GO to Pinpoint Test N |
| U3003:17 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold | GO to Pinpoint Test O |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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