Issue:
Some 2020 Escape vehicles may encounter false blind spot information system (BLIS) alerts. This may be due to the side obstacle detection right (SODR) and side obstacle detection left (SODL) control module mounting brackets and configuration. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the mounting brackets and configure the modules.
Action:
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all the following criteria:
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2020 Escape
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Equipped with BLIS
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False BLIS alerts
| Service Part Number | Package Order Quantity | Description | | LJ6Z-14D189-CLJ6Z-14D189-C | 1 | Side Obstacle Detection Right Control Module Mounting Bracket | | LJ6Z-14D189-BLJ6Z-14D189-B | 1 | Side Obstacle Detection Left Control Module Mounting Bracket |
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Service Part New Vehicle (SPNV)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SPNV/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. | Description | Operation No. | Time | | 2020 Escape: Replace Mounting Brackets Includes Time To Remove And Install Rear Bumper Cover (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 212382A | 1.5 Hrs. |
| Causal Part: | 14C689 | | Condition Code: | 07 |
1. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-19.
2. Locate the SODR and SODL control modules. Remove and replace both control module mounting brackets. Refer to WSM, Section 419-04.
NOTE: The side obstacle detection modules will be reused.
3. Using a diagnostic scan tool, change the modules configuration by running the SODL and SODR configuration apps and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Install the rear bumper cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-19.
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