False Alarm Activation With A Trailer Connected – 2021-2022 Ford F-150

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NHTSA ID Number: 10218616

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2307

Summary

Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 01-May-2022 may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected and/or a U0143:87 stored in the trailer module (TRM). Vehicles that exhibit a false alarm activation will also display a Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the TRM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM, driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM).

 


This bulletin supersedes 22-2122.

Model:

Ford

2021-2022 F-150

Built on or before 22-Feb-2022
2022 Expedition
Built on or before 01-May-2022
Lincoln

2022 Navigator

Built on or before 01-May-2022

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 22-2122 to update the Issue and Action statement.

Issue: Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 01-May-2022 may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected and/or a U0143:87 stored in the trailer module (TRM). Vehicles that exhibit a false alarm activation will also display a Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the TRM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM, driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM).

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition that meet all of the following criteria:

  • One of the following vehicles:
  • At least one of the following conditions:
    • False alarm activation event with a trailer connected
    • Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message displayed in the FordPass app
    • U0143:87 stored in the TRM

 

Service Procedure

1. Check the TRM for a software update using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. Is there a software update available for the TRM?

(1). Yes – download and run the TRMTrailer Module (TRM) Software Update app. Proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01.

2. Check the DDM and the PDM for software updates using the latest software level of FDRS scan tool. Is there a software update available for the DDM and/or the PDM?

(1). Yes – download and run the DDM – Driver Door Module (DDM) Software Update app and/or the PDM – Passenger Door Module (PDM) Software Update app. Proceed to Step 3.

(2). No – repair is complete.

3. Perform the Power Door Window Initialization for the driver and/or passenger front windows by downloading and running the DDM and/or PDM Power Door Window Initialization app in FDRS.

 


4 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD EXPEDITION 2022
FORD F-150 2021-2022
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2307
29 July 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10218616

MC-10218616-0001.pdf 63.134KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10209494

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2122

Summary

Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected and/or a U0143:87 stored in the trailer module (TRM). Vehicles that exhibit a false alarm activation may also display a Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the TRM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM, driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM).

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2122
30 March2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10209494

MC-10209494-0001.pdf 62.535KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10209034

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2084

Summary

Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2022 may experience a false alarm activation event with a trailer connected. A Security System Detected A Trailer Disconnect message may also display in the FordPass app. This may be due to various software parameters in the trailer module (TRM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TRM, driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM).

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2084
07 March2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10209034

MC-10209034-0001.pdf 62.048KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10232414

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51352

Summary

Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may still have a false alarm activation with a trailer connected and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0143:87 stored in the TRM after technical service bulletin (TSB) 22-2122 was completed. This was due to a software release issue. To correct the condition download and run the TRM configuration application in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming use 12651D4 in section 10 of the service labor time standard (SLTS) manual.

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 51352
2021-2022 F-150 – False Alarm Activation With A Trailer Connected And/Or DTC U0143:87 Stored In The Trailer Module (TRM) After TSB 22-2122

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10232414

MC-10232414-0001.pdf 98.009KB

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Reprogramming

Service Information & Reprogramming

 

Module Reprogramming

Diagnostic Software Interface Device Complete Vehicle Diagnostics Module Programming
1996-2017
Model Year
2018-Present
Model Year
1996-2017
Model Year
2018-Present
Model Year
IDS/FDRS VCM, VCM IIeBay, VCMM X X X X
FJDS/FDRS Compatible J2534 Devices
(Including VCM IIeBay and VCMM)
  X X X

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Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)

For use with VCM I, VCM IIeBay, VMM and VCMM hardware devices only. The complete factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic tool that provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for all 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The IDS software includes time based access to the IDS software, software updates and calibration files.

 

Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)

For use with compatible J2534 hardware devices. FJDS software provides Ford Module Programming functionality that covers 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury module reprogramming functions, plus complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic software for all 2018 to present Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The FJDS software license includes time based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files.

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