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November 8, 2019 Service bulletin

Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 48316 for 2017-2019 Ford F-150, 2018-2019 Ford Explorer and 2017-2019 Ford Escape and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 48316
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct this condition prior to programming, remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall. Delete all previous session files for the vehicle. Verify that the electronic serial number (ESN) is now displayed. Start a new IDS/FDRS session. Program the TCU to the latest IDS/FDRS version level. Make sure you are connected to the internet before retesting. If the concern is still present, follow normal diagnostics in Workshop Manual(WSM), Section 415-00. Refer to PTS OASIS home page for TCU version identification. For claiming, use causal part 14G229.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,177 complaints in the electrical category.

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