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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1312 (REAR VIEW MIRROR)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSREAR VIEW MIRRORSINSPECTION & VERIFICATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Inspection & Verification
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Inspection & Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Exterior mirror
- Exterior mirror control switch
- Exterior mirror cover
- Exterior mirror glass
- Interior rear view mirror
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 23 (10A)
- Central junction box (CJB) fuse(s):
- 9 (7.5A)
- 19 (7.5A)
- 32 (7.5A)
- Circuitry
- Driver door module (DDM)
- Driver seat module (DSM)
- Exterior mirror control switch
- Exterior mirror glass
- Exterior mirror motor
- Exterior mirror
- Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Loose or corroded connections
- 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 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 MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no response from the driver door module (DDM) or the driver seat module (DSM).
- Preform the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication from one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
- Clear the continuous DTCs and preform the self-test diagnostics for the DSM or DDM.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) DTC TABLE or DRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM) DTC TABLE . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart - Rear View Mirrors or Go to Symptom Chart - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) .
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.
DRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM) DTC TABLE
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B2336 | Mirror Switch Assembly Circuit Failure | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| All Other DTCs | - | REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. |
DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) DTC TABLE
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B1667 | Mirror Driver Up/Down Motor Stalled | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B1668 | Mirror Driver Right/Left Motor Stalled | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B1669 | Mirror Passenger Up/Down Motor Stalled | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B1670 | Mirror Passenger Right/Left Motor Stalled | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2312 | Mirror Passenger Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2315 | Mirror Passenger Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Ground | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2316 | Mirror Passenger Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2319 | Mirror Passenger Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Ground | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2320 | Mirror Driver Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2323 | Mirror Driver Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Ground | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2324 | Mirror Driver Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| B2327 | Mirror Driver Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Ground | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| All Other DTCs | - | REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. |
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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.