TSB 13-6-28 - 1.6L GTDI/2.0L GTDI/2.0L GDI - DTCS P025A/U0109/P0103/P1A0C - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/1/2013

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TSB 13-6-28 - 1.6L GTDI/2.0L GTDI/2.0L GDI - DTCS P025A/U0109/P0103/P1A0C - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/1/2013

 

FORD:

2013 C-MAX, Focus, Escape

 

This article supersedes TSB 13-2-5 to add a production fix date.

ISSUE:

Some 2013 Escape 1.6L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)/2.0L GTDI, 2013 Focus 2.0L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and C-MAX vehicles equipped with Intelligent Access Remote Start feature and built on or before 4/1/2013 exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P025A/U0109 (Escape), P025A/U0109/P0103 (Focus) and P025A/P0103/P1A0C (C-MAX) stored in the Powertrain Control Module memory. When using the Remote Start feature, customers may experience a Crank No-Start or Stall shortly after vehicle is driven. All DTC s (P025A/U0109 for Escape, P025A/U0109/P0103 for Focus and P025A/P0103/P1A0C for C-MAX) must be present for this TSB to apply.

ACTION:

Reprogram the body control module (BCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 83.02 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

 

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: 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.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME 130628A 2013 Escape 1.6L/2.0L/2013 Focus 2.0L GDI And C-MAX: Check DTCs And Reprogram The BCM Includes Time To Clear Codes (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.2 Hr. DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE 14A068 04

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

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Edited July 3, 2013 by Bill-N