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
Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM)
FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) DTC CHART
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B13DC:11 | Compact Disc Slot Illumination: Circuit Short To Ground | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION . |
| B13DC:12 | Compact Disc Slot Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION . |
| B13DC:13 | Compact Disc Slot Illumination: Circuit Open | REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION . |
| U0009:88 | High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) shorted to Bus (+): Bus off | REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK No HS-CAN - All Modules Not Responding. |
| U0155:00 | Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information | GO to PINPOINT TEST R . |
| U0257:00 | Lost Communication With Front Controls/Display Interface Module: No Sub Type Information | GO to PINPOINT TEST W . |
| U0423:00 | Invalid Data Received From Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module: No Sub Type Information | REFER to 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 G . |
| 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 U . |
| U3003:17 | Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold | GO to PINPOINT TEST V . |
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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.
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