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.
2013 Ford Escape SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Module Configuration and Parameter Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The chart describes specific module configuration information:
| Module Name | PMI Available | Reprogram/Flash Capable | Requires Adaptive Learning or Calibration | Available Programmable Parameters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| All Terrain Control Module (ATCM) | No | No | No | None |
| Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module | Yes | Yes |
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| Audio Front Control Module (ACM) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Body Control Module (BCM) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Cruise-Control Module (CCM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Driver Seat Module (DSM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Front Lighting Control Module (FLM) | No | No | No | None |
| Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) | No | No | No | None |
| Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Generic Function Module (GFM) | No | No | No | None |
| Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Head Up Display (HUD) module | No | No | No | None |
| Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Image Processing Module - A (IPM-A) | Yes | Yes |
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None |
| Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) | No | No | No | None |
| Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) | No | No |
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None |
| Parking Aid Module (PAM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Restraints Control Module (RCM) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
| Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SODL) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SOD-R) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) module | No | No | No | None |
| Transmission Control Module (TCM) | Yes | Yes | No | None |
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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.
