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2017 Continental – Heated Seats Inoperative During A Remote Start – Built On Or Before 14-Feb-2017
Some 2017 Continental vehicles built on or before 14-Feb-2017 may exhibit heated seats that are inoperative during a remote start event.
Reprogram the drivers seat module (DSM) using IDS software 106.01 or higher.
Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates.
Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.
Service Information & Reprogramming
Software necessary to program electronic modules to the latest calibration level, perform module initialization (PATS), and set Programmable Parameters on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.
Ford Module Programming (FMP) is a software application that allows subscribers to program electronic modules on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. It can be used for:
- Reprogramming emission-related (OBDII) modules on some vehicles manufactured in 1995 and all vehicles manufactured from 1996 to the present
- Reprogramming or reconfiguring non-emission-related modules on many vehicles (UBP and MS-CAN not supported)
In addition, module initialization (PATS) functions such as Keycode Erase/Reprogram and PCM Parameter Reset can be done using this application.
J2534 Device 
using Ford Module Programming (FMP) can Reprogram and Configure most Modules.
Latest Calibration Information
Module Build Data (As-Built)
Use VIN to obtain As-Built data
FORD Death by Design – AutoStartStop will KILL
This is a 2017 2.0t SE Escape, but,
THIS APPLIES TO ALL 2017 FORD NON-Hybrid vehicles.
I realized that no other feature can override the importance of VEHICLE SAFETY.
Ford’s AutoStartStop moving from hybrids to NON-Hybrids is a huge problem.
Without a Battery propulsion backup,
These new vehicles WILL ROLL INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE ENGINE OFF!
This is an unacceptable safety hazard and almost resulted in my death and the death of my passenger.
I am posting this to inform others and to implore you to inform NTHSA.gov immediately if you experience this problem.
It only takes 5 minutes or less to register your complaint on NTHSA.gov, Simply select “Report a Problem” from the main page.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
To anyone else who has experienced rolling powerless into traffic, we have an obligation to expose this hazard and
notify the public and oversight organizations that this problem exists, hopefully BEFORE lives have been lost.
Ford seems to prefer to ignore the problem until lives have been lost and thousands of complaints have been registered.
In addition, Ford has decided to make this feature, which I refer to as Death-Mode, default to ON, every time you start the vehicle.
My vehicle with 400 miles on it, is not being driven and has been under investigation by Ford.
Today they have told me that the vehicle is DESIGNED TO OPERATE THIS WAY, to save fuel.
I have demanded that they disable A.S.S. altogether or, at the very least, make it default to Not-Death-mode (OFF).
But FoMoCo has refused.
Therefore, I have contacted Chase to request a Voluntary Repossession.
This appears to be the fastest way to rid yourself of this LEMON. I would rather have bad credit and be alive,
than be dead with good credit.
I MUST demand a vehicle that is designed to PRIORITIZE SAVING LIVES, over saving a couple ounces of gas.
Therefore, I feel that this safety issue really has to override any discussion we might have about comfort or handling or other features of
any vehicle, because all of that is irrelevant if you are dead.
I am extremely concerned that this feature has been implemented on the entire 2017 Ford lineup of vehicles using the public as test subjects.
Transferring this technology to NON-hybrid vehicles was obviously not well tested or thought out by the engineers in Ford’s ivory tower.
Even Worse, Police and Ford will typically blame this on operator error and the victims may not even be alive to dispute this.
In addition, every Ford salesman that I encountered seems to have been trained to SHUT OFF this feature during test drives.
I made multiple test drives at dealers in different cities and AutoStop NEVER engaged itself on a test drive!
That is MORE than a coincidence. Take note that Salesmen make a habit of starting the vehicle and disabling AutoStop in one fluid motion.
So the feature never even comes up for discussion until the new owner drives it off the dealer lot!
After weeks of nightmares from almost being T-boned by a large truck, having experienced the dismissive attitude of their tech support and
Ford’s refusal to disable A.S.S. or buy the vehicle back without a legal battle,
I have reconsidered my original conclusion and now must say that I would NOT consider buying this vehicle again,
or any NON-hybrid vehicle with this design, regardless of brand.