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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 2WD L4-2.5L HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONREADING AND CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESCLEAR THE CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) IN THE TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid
Clear The Continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) In The Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L HybridSECTION Clear The Continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) In The Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
CLEAR THE CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) IN THE TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
Description
NOTE: Clearing the continuous DTCs in the TCM can be carried out only with the ignition in the ON position. It can not be carried out once the ignition is cycled to the START position.
Clearing the continuous DTCs in the TCM allows the scan tool to command the TCM to clear all DTCs along with freeze frame information.
The following events occur when the continuous DTCs are cleared in the TCM:
- the number of DTCs are cleared
- the DTCs are cleared
- the freeze frame data is cleared
Description
NOTE: Clearing the continuous DTCs in the TCM can be carried out only with the ignition in the ON position. It can not be carried out once the ignition is cycled to the START position.
Clearing the continuous DTCs in the TCM allows the scan tool to command the TCM to clear all DTCs along with freeze frame information.
The following events occur when the continuous DTCs are cleared in the TCM:
- the number of DTCs are cleared
- the DTCs are cleared
- the freeze frame data is cleared
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.