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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FOCUS L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISINSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORSRELAYS AND MODULES - INSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSINSTRUMENTS - FRONT CONTROL INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) FLICKERING
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0L
Instruments - Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) Flickering
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Instruments - Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) Flickering
TSB 12-8-11
08/16/12
2.0L GDI - FRONT CONTROL INTERFACE MODULE
(FCIM) ILLUMINATION FLICKERING OR
PREMATURELY DIMMING IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT
CONDITIONS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 5/15/2012
FORD:
2012 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2012 Focus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GDI engine with S or SE trim level which are equipped with an AM/FM/CD system and not equipped with SYNC or SYNC/Sony and built on or before 5/15/2012 may exhibit the FCIM illumination flickering or prematurely dimming in low ambient lighting conditions.
ACTION
Reprogram the Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 80.02 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.7 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
120811A 2012 Focus: Reprogram 0.3 Hr.
The FCDIM Includes Time
To Clear Codes After
Repair (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18C985 04
Disclaimer
08/16/12
2.0L GDI - FRONT CONTROL INTERFACE MODULE
(FCIM) ILLUMINATION FLICKERING OR
PREMATURELY DIMMING IN LOW AMBIENT LIGHT
CONDITIONS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 5/15/2012
FORD:
2012 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2012 Focus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GDI engine with S or SE trim level which are equipped with an AM/FM/CD system and not equipped with SYNC or SYNC/Sony and built on or before 5/15/2012 may exhibit the FCIM illumination flickering or prematurely dimming in low ambient lighting conditions.
ACTION
Reprogram the Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 80.02 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.7 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
120811A 2012 Focus: Reprogram 0.3 Hr.
The FCDIM Includes Time
To Clear Codes After
Repair (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18C985 04
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.