Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Ford Explorer Base, 2.0 9FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B00D5:01 | Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator: General Electrical Failure | CLEAR the DTCs . WAIT 10 seconds. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B00D5:01 is still present, INSTALL a new FCIM . REFER to FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . |
| B113C:11 | Hazard Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Ground | CLEAR the DTCs . WAIT 10 seconds. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B113C:11 is still present, INSTALL a new FCIM . REFER to FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . |
| B1202:01 | Restraint System Passenger Enable Indicator: General Electrical Failure | CLEAR the DTCs . WAIT 10 seconds. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1202:01 is still present, INSTALL a new FCIM . REFER to FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . |
| U0155:00 | Lost Communication With IPC Module: No Sub Type Information | GO to PINPOINT TEST AA. |
| U0423:00 | Invalid Data Received From Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module: No Sub Type Information | REFER to INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES to RETRIEVE and FOLLOW DTCs present in the IPC . |
| U2013:63 | Switch Pack: Circuit / Component Protection Time-Out | GO to PINPOINT TEST U. |
| U201A:51 | Control Module Main Calibration Data: Not Programmed | DTC U201A:51 sets when the FCIM calibration is missing or corrupted. The INSTALL a new FCIM . REFER to FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . |
| U3000:41 | Control Module: General Checksum Failure | CLEAR the DTCs . WAIT 10 seconds. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:41 is still present, INSTALL a new FCIM . REFER to FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . |
| U3000:42 | Control Module: General Memory Failure | CLEAR the DTCs . WAIT 10 seconds. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:42 is still present, INSTALL a new FCIM . REFER to FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) . |
| U3003:16 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold | GO to PINPOINT TEST AF. |
| U3003:17 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold | GO to PINPOINT TEST AG. |
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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.