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December 19, 2017
TO: All U.S. Ford
and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 17B38
Certain 2017 Model Year Fusion Vehicles with a 2.5L Engine without Active Grille Shutters
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
PROGRAM TERMS
This program will be in effect through December 31, 2018. There is no mileage limit for this program.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
| Fusion | 2017 | Hermosillo | October 16, 2015 through August 2, 2017 |
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
In some of the affected vehicles, if the ignition is briefly powered on and off, the powertrain control module (PCM) may not fully complete the shutdown process. As a result, the PCM will remain powered which results in excessive current draw and can lead to a drained battery.
SERVICE ACTION
Dealers are to charge and test the vehicle’s battery, replace the battery if needed, and reprogram the PCM using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 107.03 or higher. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, it is recommended that dealers perform this service action on any new in-stock vehicles prior to delivery to the customer.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of January 15, 2018. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Owner Notification Letter
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Berardi
ATTACHMENT I
Customer Satisfaction Program 17B38
Certain 2017 Model Year Fusion Vehicles with a 2.5L Engine without Active Grille Shutters
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on December 19, 2017.
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on December 19, 2017. Owner names and addresses will be available by January 30, 2018.
NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this program is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this service action.
SOLD VEHICLES
- Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
- Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
- Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
- Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.
STOCK VEHICLES
- Dealers are recommended to correct all affected units in new vehicle inventory before delivery.
- Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.
TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES
Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this service action.
ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)
Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:
- For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, follow existing warranty and policy guidelines for related damage claims. No SSSC approval is required for these vehicles:
- Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
- Ford
- For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair.
OWNER REFUNDS
Refunds are not approved for this program.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
- Enter claims using Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) or One Warranty Solution (OWS).
- DWE: refer to ACESII manual for claims preparation and submission information.
- OWS: when entering claims in DMS software, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 17B38 is the sub code.
- If the battery test indicates replacement is required:
- Enter the battery tester code in the Approval Field. o Enter battery DTC code (without spaces) in the Battery Code field from the pulldown menu of the Test Results section.
- Additional labor and/or parts must be claimed as related damage on a separate repair line from the FSA.
- PROGRAM TERMS: This program will be in effect through December 31, 2018. There is no mileage limit for this program.
ATTACHMENT II
Customer Satisfaction Program 17B38
Certain 2017 Model Year Fusion Vehicles with a 2.5L Engine without Active Grille Shutters
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
LABOR ALLOWANCES
| Description | Labor Operation | Labor Time |
| Charge and test battery, replace battery (if needed), and reprogram the PCM using IDS release 107.03 or higher | 17B38B | 0.5 Hour |
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
| Part Number | Description | Order Quantity | Claim Quantity |
| BXT-90T5-590 | Battery (only required if battery test does not pass test) | 1 | 1 |
Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels. To guarantee the shortest delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed.
Less than 5% of the affected vehicle population is expected to require a battery replacement.
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, refer to DOES II.
PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
ATTACHMENT III
CERTAIN 2017 MODEL YEAR FUSION VEHICLES WITH A 2.5L ENGINE WITHOUT ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTERS — POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING
OVERVIEW
In some of the affected vehicles, if the ignition is briefly powered on and off, the PCM may not fully complete the shutdown process. As a result, the PCM will remain powered which results in excessive current draw and can lead to a drained battery. Dealers are to charge and test the vehicle’s battery, replace the battery if needed, and reprogram the PCM using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 107.03 or higher.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, it is recommended that dealers perform this service action on any new in-stock vehicles prior to delivery to the customer.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Module Reprogramming
- Charge and test the battery. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 414-01.
- Does the battery pass the battery condition test?
NOTE: Reprogram appropriate vehicle modules before performing diagnostics and clear all DTCs after programming. For DTCs generated after reprogramming, follow normal diagnostic service procedures.
- Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 03 or higher.
NOTE: Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.
NOTE: Follow the IDS on-screen instructions to complete the reprogramming procedure.
- Disconnect the battery charger from the 12V battery once the reprogramming has completed.
Important Information for Module Programming
NOTE: When programming or reprogramming a module, use the following basic checks to ensure programming completes without errors.
- Make sure the 12V battery is fully charged before carrying out the programming steps and connect IDS/scan tool to a power source.
- Inspect Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and cables for any damage. Make sure scan tool connections are not interrupted during programming.
- A hardwired connection is strongly recommended.
- Turn off all unnecessary accessories (radio, heated/cooled seats, headlamps, interior lamps, HVAC system, etc.) and close doors.
- Disconnect/depower any aftermarket accessories (remote start, alarm, power inverter, CB radio, etc.).
- Follow all scan tool on-screen instructions carefully.
- Disable IDS/scan tool sleep mode, screensaver, hibernation modes.
- Create all sessions key on engine off (KOEO). Starting the vehicle before creating a session will cause errors within the programming inhale process.
Recovering a module when programming has resulted in a blank module:
NEVER DELETE THE ORIGINAL SESSION!
a. Obtain the original IDS that was used when the programming error occurred during module reprogramming (MR) or programmable module installation (PMI).
b. Disconnect the VCM from the data link connector (DLC) and the IDS.
c. Reconnect the VCM to IDS and then connect to the DLC. Once reconnected, the VCM icon should appear in the corner of the IDS screen. If it does not, troubleshoot the IDS to VCM connection.
d. Locate the original vehicle session when programming failed. This should be the last session used in most cases. If not, use the session created on the date that the programming failed.
NOTE: If the original session is not listed in the previous session list, click the Recycle Bin icon at the lower right of the previous session screen. This loads any deleted sessions and allows you to look through them. Double-click the session to restore it.
e. Once the session is loaded, the failed process should resume automatically.
f. If programming does not resume automatically, proceed to the Module Programming menu and select the previously attempted process, PMI or MR.
g. Follow all on-screen prompts/instructions.
h. The last screen on the IDS may list additional steps required to complete the programming process. Make sure all applicable steps listed on the screen are followed in order.
January 2018
Customer Satisfaction Program 17B38
Programa de satisfacción del cliente 17B38
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 12345678901234567
At Ford Motor Company, we are committed not only to building high quality, dependable products, but also to building a community of happy, satisfied customers. To demonstrate that commitment, we are providing a no-charge Customer Satisfaction Program for your vehicle with the VIN shown above.
| Why are you receiving this notice? | On your vehicle, an error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the PCM to remain active if the ignition is briefly powered on and then off again. |
| What is the effect? | A drained battery may result from the PCM remaining powered on and continuing to draw excessive current from the battery. |
| What will Ford and your dealer do? | In the interest of customer satisfaction, Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to charge and test your battery, replace the battery if needed, and reprogram the PCM free of charge (parts and labor) under the terms of this program.
This Customer Satisfaction Program will be in effect until December 31, 2018 regardless of mileage. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners. |
| How long will it take? | The time needed for this repair is less than one-half day. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time. In addition, your vehicle will require an inspection to determine if parts need to be ordered. |
| What should you do? | Please call your dealer without delay to schedule a service appointment for Customer Satisfaction Program 17B38. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at the beginning of this letter. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access www.Fordowner.com for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions.
Ford NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer Satisfaction Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition there are other features such as reserving and paying for parking in certain locations and controlling certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is equipped to allow control. |
| What if you no longer own this vehicle? | If you no longer own this vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner.
You received this notice because our records, which are based primarily on state registration and title data, indicate that you are the current owner. |
| Can we assist you further? | If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance.
RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Fleet Customer Information Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #3, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.fleet.ford.com. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM(Eastern Time). |
| Para asistencia en Español | Visite nuestro sitio web para ver este anuncio en Español al siguiente dirección: https://es.owner.ford.com/recall .
Si necesita ayuda o tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame al Centro de Relación con Clientes al 1-866-436-7332 y presione 2 para Español. |
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Ford Customer Service Division
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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:
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