Diagnostic Tips

Driver Switchpack Inoperative With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1088:87 Stored In The DDM – 2020-2021 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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2021 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10201576 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50082   Summary Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver switchpack (windows inop, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). DTC B1088:87 may be present in the DDM. To correct the condition perform the Driver Door Module (DDM) configuration application using the Ford diagnostic scan tool. After running the configuration … Read more

6.7L – Exhaust System Fluid Fault – Various DTCs – 2013-2016 Ford F-Super Duty

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2016 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10201580 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50096   Summary Some 2013-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an Exhaust System Fluid Fault message and a forced idle mode with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). A video explaining how to remove the vehicle from forced … Read more

Telematics Control Unit (TCU) – FordPass/Lincoln Way Feature Unavailable Message – 2017-2023 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241627 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51838 Summary In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedded Modem. If this message appears, the … Read more

6.7L – Illuminated MIL With DTC P0315 Only – 2020-2021 Ford F-Super Duty

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2021 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10201020 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50052   Summary Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0315 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). If no drivability concerns are present, clear the DTC and retest. If the DTC … Read more

10R80 – Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN Error When Using IDS v122.05/.06 – 2017-2020 Ford F-150

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2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10201022 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50058   Summary 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine and a 10R80 transmission may experience an error message while performing Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN with IDS v122.05 or v122.06 stating “Unable To Communicate With The Module”. This is due to an issue with the Transmission Characterization/Solenoid IDN tool … Read more