Intermittent No Start with a Discharged Battery or Intermittent Battery Draw – 2013 Ford Fusion

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TSB 16-0023 ENERGI – INTERMITTENT NO START DUE TO DISCHARGED 12 VOLT BATTERY

 

FORD: 2013 Fusion

 

This article supersedes TSB 15-0028 to update the Service Labor Time Standards and Part List.

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013 Fusion Energi vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no start due to a discharged 12 volt battery or intermittent battery draw.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. Disconnect the 12 volt battery. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01.
    1. Do not remove the battery hold-down and breather hose to the battery at this time.
  1. Connect the Rotunda Midtronics GR1-190 or GRX-3590 Diagnostic Battery Charger to the vehicle’s battery terminal posts only. Battery cables must be removed and no other connections, such as body ground can be in the circuit during testing.
    1. Select diagnostic fast charge.
    1. On GR1-190 only – select above 400 km (250 miles) or below 400 km (250 miles) based on vehicle mileage.
    1. Select battery type Lead Acid.
    1. Enter cold cranking amp (CCA) rating of 390 CCA.
  1. Did the battery pass the load test?
    1. Yes – allow the battery to fully charge. After charging is complete, reconnect the 12 volt battery. Refer to WSM, Section 414-01, but do not reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner around the battery at this time. Proceed to Step 4.
    1. No – record the failure code. Replace the battery. Refer to WSM, Section 414-01 but do not reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner around the battery at this time. Make sure the 12 volt battery is fully charged. Using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool, perform the battery monitoring system (BMS) reset after the new battery is connected. Proceed to Step 4.
  1. Inspect the fan wiring from the high voltage battery pack, located at the interior left hand quarter panel, up to the fan motor(s) for damage or chafing on the metal bracket that attaches the battery cage to the vehicle body. Is chafing present? (Figure 1)
    metal bracket that attaches the battery cage to the vehicle body
    Figure 1 – 16-0023

    1. Yes – repair the circuits as needed. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Section 5-1. After the repair, wrap the affected area with 3M Temflex Cotton Friction Tape or equivalent to prevent future concerns. Reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner and battery access cover and proceed to Step 5.
    1. No – wrap the affected area with 3M Temflex Cotton Friction Tape or equivalent to prevent future concerns. Reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner and battery access cover, and proceed to Step 5.
  1. Replace the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) module. Refer to WSM, Section 415-00.

 

Obtain Locally
Part Number Part Description
1755 Intermittent No Start with a Discharged Battery or Intermittent Battery Draw - 2013 Ford Fusion | small light 3M Temflex Cotton Friction Tape

 

PART NUMBER PART NAME
DS7Z-19A387-A Telematics Control Unit Module
BXT-99RT4-A Motorcraft Battery
W715667-S439 D-Pillar Retention Clip (2 Req)
DS7Z-7831012-AC C-Pillar Right Hand – Dune
DS7Z-7831013-AC C-Pillar Left Hand – Dune
DS7Z-7831012-AD C-Pillar Right Hand – Gray
DS7Z-7831013-AD C-Pillar Left Hand – Gray

 

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
160023A 2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Charge Battery, Inspect And Protect Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.0 Hr.
160023B 2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Charge Battery, Inspect And Repair Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.4 Hrs.
160023C 2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Replace Battery, Reset BMS, Inspect And Protect Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs.
160023D 2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Replace Battery, Reset BMS, Inspect And Repair Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.6 Hrs.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19A387 42

 


 

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.

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Latest Calibration Information

Module Build Data (As-Built)
Use VIN to obtain As-Built data

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