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03/20/06
INTERIOR ODOR - FOAM INSULATOR SLEEVE ON
SHIFTER CABLE NOT FULLY CURED
FORD:
2006 Escape Hybrid, Escape
MERCURY:
2006 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2006 Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mariner, and Mariner Hybrid vehicles built from 11/2/2005 through 11/10/2005 may exhibit an interior odor that is objectionable to some customers. This may be the result of insufficiently cured insulator foam on the transmission shift cable.
ACTION
Confirm the odor level is not normal by comparing the vehicle in question to an Escape/Mariner with a build date outside of the 11/2/2005 through 11/10/2005 build date range.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the transmission shift cable following Workshop Manual, Section 307-05A.
NOTE
ON HYBRID VEHICLES IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE SHIFT CABLE FROM THE TRANSAXLE CONTROL BRACKET.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
DEALER CODING
03/20/06
INTERIOR ODOR - FOAM INSULATOR SLEEVE ON
SHIFTER CABLE NOT FULLY CURED
FORD:
2006 Escape Hybrid, Escape
MERCURY:
2006 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2006 Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mariner, and Mariner Hybrid vehicles built from 11/2/2005 through 11/10/2005 may exhibit an interior odor that is objectionable to some customers. This may be the result of insufficiently cured insulator foam on the transmission shift cable.
ACTION
Confirm the odor level is not normal by comparing the vehicle in question to an Escape/Mariner with a build date outside of the 11/2/2005 through 11/10/2005 build date range.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the transmission shift cable following Workshop Manual, Section 307-05A.
NOTE
ON HYBRID VEHICLES IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE SHIFT CABLE FROM THE TRANSAXLE CONTROL BRACKET.
Parts Block
PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
| 5M6Z-7E395-A | Cable Assy - Select (Hybrid) |
| 5L8Z-7E395-C | Cable Assy - Select |
OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
| 060503A | 2006 Escape, Mariner With Automatic Transmission: Replace The Transmission Shift Cable (Do Not Use With 7395A, 7326C) | 0.7 Hr. |
| 060503B | 2006 Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid: Replace The Transmission Shift Cable (Do Not Use With 7395A, 7326C) | 1.4 Hrs. |
BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
| 7E395 | D4 |
