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2014 Ford Escape SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 120 (Module Communications Network)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Communications Network
- Overview
- System Operation
- System Diagram
- Network Termination
- Gateway Module
- High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN)
- Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN)
- Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN)
- Controller Area Network (CAN) Fault Tolerance
- Normal CAN Operation
- CAN Circuits Shorted Together
- CAN (+) Circuit Shorted To Ground
- CAN (-) Circuit Shorted To Ground
- CAN (+) Circuit Shorted To Battery Voltage
- CAN (-) Circuit Shorted To Battery Voltage
- CAN Circuit Signal Corruption
- Controller Area Network (CAN) Multiplex Messages
- Communications Network
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Communications Network
- Notes
- DTC Chart
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The PCM Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test B: The ABS Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test C: The Body Control Module (BCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test D: The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test E: The Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test F: The Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test G: The Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) Does Not Communicate With the Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test H: The Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test I: The Parking Aid Module (PAM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test J: The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test K: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test L: The Audio Front Control Module (ACM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test M: The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test N: The Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test O: The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test P: The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SOD-L) or Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SOD-R) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Driver Seat Module (DSM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test R: The HVAC Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test S: The Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test T: The Headlamp Control Module (HCM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test U: The Driver Door Module (DDM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test V: The Passenger Door Module (PDM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test W: The Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test X: The Image Processing Module - B (IPM-B) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Y: The Trailer Module (TRM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Z: No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test AA: No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test AB: No Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test AC: No Power To The Scan Tool
- Communications Network
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- • 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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