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 Explorer Police Interceptor, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
RFA Module
DTC CHART: RFA MODULE
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| B10AB:06 | Remote Keyless Entry Synchronization: Algorithm Based Failures | GO to PINPOINT TEST J . |
| B10C6:01 | Exterior Trunk Antenna: General Electrical Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST I . |
| B113E:11 | External Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST I . |
| B11C6:01 | Passenger Door External Antenna: General Electrical Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
| B11CA:01 | Driver Door External Antenna: General Electrical Failure | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
| B121A:11 | Keypad Illumination Output: Circuit Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST G . |
| B121A:15 | Keypad Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST G . |
| B121B:11 | Keypad Input Switch: Circuit Short to Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST F . |
| B1381:11 | Left Front Door Handle Proximity Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
| B1381:15 | Left Front Door Handle Proximity Sensor: Circuit Short To Battery or Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
| B1382:11 | Right Front Door Handle Proximity Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
| B1382:15 | Right Front Door Handle Proximity Sensor: Circuit Short To Battery or Open | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
| U201F:31 | External Receiver: No Signal | GO to PINPOINT TEST J . |
| All other RFA module DTCs | - | REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES . |
Factory Service Tools
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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.