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Article No.
01-5-5

March 19, 2001

ELECTRICAL - CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING
INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED - DURING COLD
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW - 6 DEGREES
CELSIUS (20 DEGREES F.) - VEHICLES EQUIPPED
WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE BUILT 7/8/2000 THROUGH
2/12/2001 ONLY

FORD:
2001 ESCAPE

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a red charge lamp illumination in cold ambient temperatures below-6°C (20°F). This may be caused by the calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

ACTION
Verify red charge lamp illumination. If normal diagnostics cannot resolve condition, reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with latest calibration. Refer to the PCM Calibration Information Chart shown for details.

PCM CALIBRATION INFORMATION​
Application​	Old Part Number (-12A650-)​	Tear Tag​	New Part Number (-12A650-)​	Old Calibration​	New Calibration​	NGS/WDS Qualifier​
2.0L Manual Trans LEV (US)	YL8F-GD	GSW4	YL8Z-GE	0M12A20510	0M12A20511	WDS B11_11 release
2.0L Manual Trans CAA (Clean Air Act)	YL8F-PD	HQE4	YL8Z-PE	0M12B20510	0M12B20511	WDS B11_11 release
2.0L Automatic (CD4E) Clean Air Act (CAA)	YL8F-TE	KXS5	YL8Z-TF	0M11A20511	0M11A20512	WDS B11_11 release

Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 203000, 203100, 204000, 204200, 206000, 290000