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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004PICKUP F350 SUPER DUTY, 4D PICKUP, 6.8 S, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 418 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK)
2004 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 4D Pickup, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic
Section 418 (Module Communications Network)
2004 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 4D Pickup, 6.8 S, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Section 418 (Module Communications Network)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
- Communications Network
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Inspection and Verification
- System Precheck
- Symptom Chart
- Connector Circuit Reference
- Data Link C251
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module C155
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) C175b
- Instrument Cluster C220b
- Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) C228b
- Restraint Control Module (RCM) C310a
- Driver Seat Module (DSM) C341e
- Driver Seat Module (DSM) C341g
- Vehicle Security Module C3203d
- Vehicle Security Module C3203e
- Vehicle Security Module C3203f
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Module C3183
- Parking Aid Module C4014
- Pinpoint Test A: The Vehicle Security Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test B: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test C: The Restraint Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test D: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Module Does Not Respond To the Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test E: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test F: The Parking Aid Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test G: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test H: The Instrument Cluster Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test I: No Instrument Cluster Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) Based Protocol (UBP) Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test J: The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Tool
- Pinpoint Test K: No Controller Area Network (CAN) Communication
- Pinpoint Test L: No International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test M: No Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) Based Protocol (UBP) Network Communication
- Pinpoint Test N: No Module/Network Communication - No Power To The Diagnostic Tool
- General Procedure
- Programmable Module Installation
- Using The New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester When The Original Body Chassis Electrical Module Is Not Available
- Using The New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester When The Original Body Chassis Electrical Module Is Available
- Using The Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) When The Original Body Chassis Electrical Module Is Not Available
- Using The Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) When The Original Body Chassis Electrical Module Is Available
- Programmable Module Installation
- Removal And Installation
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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.