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TSB 05-4-5

03/07/05

SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON CAP FALLS OFF

FORD:
2005 Escape Hybrid, Escape

MERCURY:
2005 Mariner

ISSUE
Some 2005 Escape/Mariner and Escape Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a loose gear selector button cap. The button cap may fall off, and will not stay in place when re-seated.

ACTION
Replace the gear selector button cap only, it is not necessary to replace the entire gear selector lever. For additional information, see the latest Escape/Mariner Workshop Manual CD, Section 307-05 Selector Lever Button.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION: 050405A
DESCRIPTION: 2005 Escape/Escape Hybrid/Mariner: Replace Shifter Button
TIME: 0.2 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 7C488
CONDITION CODE: 33

 

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05-006/05

2005 TRIBUTE

SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON CAP FALLS OFF

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2005 Tribute

DESCRIPTION
Some 2005 Tributes may exhibit a loose gear selector button cap for automatic transmission shifter. The button cap may fall of and will not stay in place when re-installed.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify concern.

2. Replace the gear selector button cap only according to Workshop Manual (section 05-14 SELECTOR LEVER Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
It is not necessary to replace the entire gear selector lever.

3. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION
EF93-46-055 - Button - Qty. 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.