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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1220 (SEAT SYSTEM - SEATS)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGSEATSINSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Inspection and Verification
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the power seat or heated seat functions.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Switch(es)
- Seat tracks obstructed or damaged
- Lumbar assembly damaged
- Recliner assembly damaged (backrest frame)
- Seat cushion or backrest trim cover damaged (heated seat heater mats)
- Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse 19 (30A) (power seat)
- Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuses:
- 18 (20A) (heated seats)
- 43 (10A) (heated seats)
- Wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connector(s)
- Seat control switch
- Power seat motor assembly (seat track)
- Heated seat relay
- Cushion or backrest heater mat
- Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) (if equipped with heated seats and navigation)
- HVAC module (if equipped with heated seats)
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the concern is with the power seat, verify the symptom and GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
- If the concern is with the heated seat and the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM .
- refer to PINPOINT TEST W: NO POWER TO THE SCAN TOOL , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition is ON.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to PINPOINT TEST A: THE PCM DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE SCAN TOOL to diagnose no response from the PCM.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to PINPOINT TEST T: NO HIGH SPEED CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (HS-CAN) COMMUNICATION, ALL MODULES ARE NOT RESPONDING .
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record on-demand and Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
- Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the HVAC module.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to HVAC MODULE DTC CHART . For all other DTCs, refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
NOTE:
Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
NOTE:
The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC
are provided to the VCM
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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.