Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09 – 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit – 2014-2020 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10235323

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B09 S2

Summary

Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit

REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT

Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023.

Service Action:

o IDS level 128 or higher is now required to address various programming issues

encountered.

o C-MAX Energi vehicles are now serviceable with new software and hardware.

Labor Allowances: C-MAX labor has been updated.

Parts Requirements / Ordering Information:

o The C-MAX 4G Upgrade Kit is now orderable at this time with a new part number.

o MKX Rear seat backrest nut claim quantity updated.

Technical Information updates:

o Ensure IDS level 128 or higher is used.

o Toggling Valet Mode is no longer required.

o C-MAX Energi instructions are now available.

Owner Notification: Non-repaired vehicle owners will be mailed the week of April 17, 2023.

Pickup and Delivery: Added

Customer Acknowledgement Form – Review form contents with customer prior to kit ordering and obtain customer signature prior to installation for Focus BEV, C-MAX, and Fusion Energi vehicles.

 


April 12, 2023

Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09 – Supplement #2
Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines
3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit

 

REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT

  • Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023.
  • Service Action:
    • IDS level 128 or higher is now required to address various programming issues encountered.
    • C-MAX Energi vehicles are now serviceable with new software and hardware.
  • Labor Allowances: C-MAX labor has been updated.
  • Parts Requirements / Ordering Information:
    • The C-MAX – 4G Upgrade Kit is now orderable at this time with a new part number.
    • MKX – Rear seat backrest nut claim quantity updated.
  • Technical Information updates:
    • Ensure IDS level 128 or higher is used. o Toggling Valet Mode is no longer required.
    • C-MAX Energi instructions are now available.
  • Owner Notification: Non-repaired vehicle owners will be mailed the week of April 17, 2023.
  • Pickup and Delivery: Added
  • Customer Acknowledgement Form – Review form contents with customer prior to kit ordering and obtain customer signature prior to installation for Focus BEV, C-MAX, and Fusion Energi vehicles.

 

PROGRAM TERMS 

This program will be in effect through July 31, 2023. There is no mileage limit for this program.

NOTE: Owners may purchase the 4G upgrade kit and 21B09 covers labor/installation and one-time use components for 2013-2016 Fusion Energi, 2015-2016 Lincoln MKZ, and 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX.

NOTE: Owners outside of the 21B09 program have the option to pay for both the labor and cost to purchase the 4G upgrade kit.

 

URGENCY / EXPIRATION DATE

This Customer Satisfaction Program has an expiration date of July 31, 2023, to encourage dealers and owners to have this service performed as soon as possible.

We recommend dealers utilize their FSA VIN Lists name and address to contact owners with affected vehicles. This will help minimize the number of vehicles that may lose wireless functionality for connected phone app to vehicle features. FSA VIN Lists were made available on November 3, 2021.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES 

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
Fusion Energi 2014-2020 Hermosillo October 28, 2013 through July 27, 2020
C-MAX Energi 2014-2017 Michigan April 15, 2014 through October 2, 2017
Focus Battery

Electric Vehicle (BEV)

2016-2018 Michigan September 16, 2015 through May 2, 2018
MKZMKZ Hybrid 2015-2017 Hermosillo July 28, 2014 through September 5, 2017
MKC 2015-2017 Louisville August 28, 2014 through August 29, 2017
Continental 2017 Flatrock August 2, 2016 through August 22, 2017
MKX 2016-2017 Oakville August 31, 2015 through September 29, 2017

NOTE: Program eligibility is dependent upon vehicle sale date and is not based on vehicle build date  Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM

The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and a complete shutdown of the 3G network took place in February 2022. Vehicles on the road equipped with a 3G telematics control unit (TCU) / embedded modem will lose mobile app functionality/connectivity.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Per vehicle owner request and purchase of the 4G upgrade kit, Dealers are to replace the vehicle’s 3G TCU / embedded modem with a 4G upgrade kit (4G TCU, antenna, cables, and mounting hardware), and use IDS level 128 or higher to complete the programmable module installation (PMI) process.

NOTE: C-MAX Energi vehicles may now be repaired. Please see Customer Acknowledgement Form and review form contents with customer prior to kit ordering and obtain customer signature prior to installation for Focus BEV, C-MAX, and Fusion Energi vehicles. Retain signed copy for records.

NOTE: Non-repaired vehicle owners will receive an owner notification letter announcing the extension of the program to July 31, 2023.

Owners will have the option to purchase the 4G upgrade kit, and 21B09 will cover labor/installation and any required one-time use parts

NOTE: Owners outside of the 21B09 program will not receive an owner letter but will still have the option to pay for both the labor and material costs for the 4G upgrade.

NOTE for Focus Electric Owners Only: Certain charge scheduling functionality (Preferred Charge Times) through the FordPassTM App is now available for completed repairs with an over the air update or available to dealers with the latest software level for the TCU which is part of TCU upgrade process.

 

WNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters (non-C-MAX vehicles) were mailed the week of August 22, 2022 to announce the prior updated program extension and program terms.

All affected non-repaired vehicle owner letters will be mailed the week of April 17, 2023 to announce the latest updated program extension.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Owners of all affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs if they wish to prevent the loss of MyLincoln Mobile or MyFord Mobile service.
  • VINs under FSA 21B09: Per owner request and agreement, upgrade vehicles using the 4G upgrade kit, as identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
  • VINs NOT under FSA 21B09: For other vehicles not under the 21B09 program, inform owners of the 4G upgrade kit available per owner agreement and payment of material and installation costs.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

  • FSA 21B09 is only for sold vehicles.
  • Do not perform this service unless the informed owner requests repairs covered by this program.

 

VEHICLES WITH CANCELLED WARRANTIES 

Vehicles with cancelled warranties are not eligible for this service action.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this service action.

 

OWNER REFUNDS 

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES 

Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

 

ICK-UP AND DELIVERY

All customers affected by this program have the option of complimentary Vehicle Pick-up & Delivery service (at participating dealers) instead of a rental vehicle. Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup & Delivery (PDL) Offset section for details.

 

LINCOLN PICKUP AND DELIVERY

Owners of 2017 MY and newer Lincoln vehicles have the option of requesting pickup and delivery service with a Lincoln loaner (up to 2 days), from their dealership. For details, reference EFC08708, 2021 Lincoln Pickup & Delivery Updates.  

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Order the 4G upgrade kit using the On-line 1878 form.

  • FSA 21B09 kit is non-refundable and cannot be returned once ordered.
  • Before ordering the 4G Upgrade Kit, confirm owner understands the program terms (Owner Pays for Upgrade Kit Cost) and the 4G Upgrade Kit will be installed on the VIN in question (customer will use FordPassTM/Lincoln Way app with VIN).
  • FCS Order process:
    1. Go to OASIS, enter the VIN and click GO
    2. Scroll to the bottom and select the On-Line 1878 / ESG Order Site
    3. Click on Create Order (1878 Form)
    4. Click on the drop-down arrow to select a System
    5. Enter VIN and “Engineering Part Number”
    6. Enter Odometer reading and select Miles or Kilometers
    7. Enter Reference Repair Order Date (Work Order Date) using calendar icon
    8. Click Continue
    9. Complete the on-line order form

NOTE: Your order is NOT complete until the system generates an “Order Number”

(example: 1000xxxxxx)

 

DEALER PRICE 

4G TCU and antenna kits will be supplied by FCS, and price(s) will be published on the FCS site at https://www.fesg.dealerconnection.com/FESGOrderApplicationStrutsWeb/createOrderStep3NewPost.do NOTE: Vehicle Owners to pre-pay for FSA 21B09 material (4G upgrade kit) only.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Engineering Part Number  Description Order Quantity
AMMU7J A00A25 AA MKX – 4G Upgrade Kit    1*
AMMU7J A00A25 BA Focus Battery Electric – 4G Upgrade Kit 1*
AMMU7J A00A25 CA Fusion – Plug in Hybrid – 4G Upgrade Kit 1*
AMMU7J A00A25 DA MKZ / MKZ Hybrid – 4G Upgrade Kit 1*
AMMU7J A00A25 EA MKC / Continental – 4G Upgrade Kit 1*
AMMU7J A00A25 FA C-MAX – 4G Upgrade Kit  1*

*Part Number will only allow customer pay option.

Order your parts through FCS normal order processing channels. To guarantee the shortest delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part Number  Description Order Quantity
W716300-S450B 2016-2017 MKX Right-hand Rear Seat Backrest

Nuts – (4 per pkg., 4 nuts req’d.)

1 As Needed
DP5Z-5452019 2015-2016 MKZ Left-hand C-pillar Upper Trim Panel – order using the Ford Parts Catalog with the VIN to confirm full part number. 1 As Needed
DS7Z-7831013 2013-2016 Fusion Energi Left-hand C-pillar

Upper Trim Panel – order using the Ford Parts

Catalog with the VIN to confirm full part number.

1 As Needed
W715667-S439 2013-2016 Fusion Energi Left-hand D-pillar 2stage Retaining Clip – 4/pkg., 1 clip required 1 As Needed

 

SERVICE PART WARRANTY PART INFORMATION – Order Only If Needed

NOTE: If diagnostics leads to a failed 4G TCU or antenna, individual parts are available for replacement in lieu of ordering another 4G upgrade kit.

Part Number  Description
HJ5T-14G087-UM 4G TCU – All Vehicles – order from FCS via 1878 form
NL1Z-19A390-A 4G Antenna – All Vehicles – normal parts ordering process

 

PARTS RETENTION, RETURN, & SCRAPPING

FCS no longer requires a core return of the 3G TCU.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

In PDF Bellow…

 


26 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD C-MAX ENERGI 2014-2017
FORD FOCUS 2018
FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2016
FORD FOCUS ENERGI 2017
FORD FUSION ENERGI 2014-2020
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017
LINCOLN MKC 2015-2017
LINCOLN MKX 2016-2017
LINCOLN MKZ 2015-2017
LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID 2015-2017

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

April 12, 2023
Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09 – Supplement #2

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10235323

MC-10235323-0001.pdf 24121.165KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10216851

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B09-S1

Summary

Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines – 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit. The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and a complete shutdown of the 3G network took place in February 2022. Vehicles on the road equipped with a 3G telematics control unit (TCU) / embedded modem will lose mobile app functionality/connectivity.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09 – Supplement #1
July 28, 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10216851

MC-10216851-0001.pdf 15354.527KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10204043

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B09

Summary

Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit The North America 3G cellular service began decommissioning in August 2021 and will be fully decommissioned in February 2022. Vehicles on the road equipped with a 3G telematics control unit (TCU) / embedded modem will lose mobile app functionality/connectivity. Some owners are still within the *complimentary trial period (depending on model year and brand, see table below) for connected services.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09
November 03, 2021

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10204043

MC-10204043-0001.pdf 19861.335KB

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