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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012F 150 4WD V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLRELAYS AND MODULES - BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLTRACTION CONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTABS/TCS - TCS LAMP FLASHING/MULTIPLE DTC'S PRESENT
2012 Ford F 150 4WD V6-3.7L
ABS/TCS - TCS Lamp Flashing/Multiple DTC's Present
2012 Ford F 150 4WD V6-3.7LSECTION ABS/TCS - TCS Lamp Flashing/Multiple DTC's Present
TSB 12-11-18
11/29/12
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP FLASHING /
ILLUMINATED - DTCS C1278, C1280, C1282 AND/OR
C1963 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 6/10/2012
FORD:
2009-2012 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 12-6-18 to update the vehicle model years, Action statement and add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2012 F-150 and 2010-2012 F-150 Raptor vehicles built on or before 6/10/2012 may exhibit a condition where the traction control indicator is flashing or illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1278, C1280, C1282, and/or C1963 stored in the anti lock brake system (ABS) module. In addition, some customers may complain of intermittent nuisance activation of the electronic stability control (ESC) during low speed turning maneuvers while towing a trailer only.
ACTION
Reprogram the ABS Module to the latest calibration using IDS release 82.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage 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
121118A 2009-2012 F-150: Check 0.3 Hr.
DTCs And Reprogram The
ABS Module (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2C219 04
Disclaimer
11/29/12
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP FLASHING /
ILLUMINATED - DTCS C1278, C1280, C1282 AND/OR
C1963 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 6/10/2012
FORD:
2009-2012 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 12-6-18 to update the vehicle model years, Action statement and add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2012 F-150 and 2010-2012 F-150 Raptor vehicles built on or before 6/10/2012 may exhibit a condition where the traction control indicator is flashing or illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1278, C1280, C1282, and/or C1963 stored in the anti lock brake system (ABS) module. In addition, some customers may complain of intermittent nuisance activation of the electronic stability control (ESC) during low speed turning maneuvers while towing a trailer only.
ACTION
Reprogram the ABS Module to the latest calibration using IDS release 82.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage 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
121118A 2009-2012 F-150: Check 0.3 Hr.
DTCs And Reprogram The
ABS Module (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2C219 04
Disclaimer
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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.