Diagnostic Tips

Ford Original Accessory/Factory Invoiced Accessory (FIA) Remote Start – Unable To Enable HVAC Module Settings During Kit Installation – 2017 Ford Escape

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2017 Ford Escape

SSM 45893 – 2017 Escape – EMTC – Ford Original Accessory/Factory Invoiced Accessory (FIA) Remote Start – Unable To Enable HVAC Module Settings During Kit Installation Some 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) may lack the ability to enable the Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) module settings when installing a … Read more

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Indicator Illuminated with DTC(s) C1478, C1479, C1480 & C1481 – 2005-2008 Ford Escape & Mercury Mariner Hybrid

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2005-2008 Escape/Mariner Hybrid – Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Indicator Illuminated with DTC(s) C1478, C1479, C1480 And/Or C1481 Some 2005-2008 Escape/Mariner hybrid vehicles may experience the ABS warning indicator illuminated with the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1478, C1479, C1480 or C1481.   Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-09 inspection and verification procedure under … Read more

Inoperative Steering Column Controls With Stability/Traction Control Lamp Illuminated With DTC U0131 – 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC

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Jul 27 2017 5125 – 2015-2016 MKC – Active Park Assist – Inoperative Steering Column Controls With Stability/Traction Control Lamp Illuminated With DTC U0131 Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with active park assist may exhibit turn signals, steering wheel radio controls and low speed wipers being inoperative.   The stability/traction control indicator lamp may also … Read more

Without Active Park Assist – Intermittently Inoperative Steering Column Controls – 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC

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NHTSA ID Number: 10115961 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 46723   Summary Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles without active park assist and built on or before 2/15/16 may exhibit steering column controls such as turn signals, radio controls, and low speed wipers being intermittently inoperative due to lack of communication. Wake up the steering column control module (SCCM) by … Read more

Overly Sensitive Brake Application At Low Speed And/Or In Cold/Wet Conditions – 2015-2016 Ford Edge & 2016 Lincoln MKX

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2015-2016 Edge And 2016 Lincoln MKX – Overly Sensitive Brake Application At Low Speed And/Or In Cold/Wet Conditions – Built On Or Before 3/23/2016 Some 2015-2016 Edge and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles built on or before 3/23/2016 may exhibit overly sensitive brake applications. This will typically occur at low speed and/or in cold/wet conditions.   … Read more