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2017 Ford Escape SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 182 (Module Communications Network)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Communications Network
- BCM DTC Chart
- Symptom Chart: Communication Network
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A : The Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test B : The Abs (Anti-Lock Brake System) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test C : The BCM (Body Control Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test D : The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test E : The PSCM (Power Steering Control Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test F : The Restraints Control Module (RCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test G : The OCS (Occupant Classification System) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test H : The SASM (Steering Angle Sensor Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test I : The Parking Aid Module (PAM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test J : The RFA (Remote Function Actuator) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test K : The APIM (Sync Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test L : The ACM (Audio Front Control Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test M : The FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test N : The FCDIM (Front Control/Display Interface Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test O : The GPSM (Global Positioning System Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test P : The SODL (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module LH) Or SODR (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module RH) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Q : The DSM (Driver Front Seat Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test R : The HVAC (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test S : The DSP (Audio Digital Signal Processing Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test T : The HCM (Headlamp Control Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test U : The DDM (Driver Door Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test V : The PDM (Passenger Door Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test W : The RGTM (Rear Gate Trunk Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test X : The TRM (Trailer Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Y : The Cruise Control Module (CCM) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Z : The Head Up Display (HUD) Module Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Aa : The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ab : The TCU (TELEMATIC Control Unit Module) Does Not Respond To The Diagnostic Scan Tool
- Pinpoint Test Ac : No HS-Can (High Speed-Controller Area Network) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test Ad : No Ms-Can (Medium Speed-Controller Area Network) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test AE : No Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-Can) Communication, All Modules Are Not Responding
- Pinpoint Test AF : No Power To The DLC (Data Link Connector)
- Communications Network
- General Procedures
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.
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