2017 Ford Escape SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

RFA Module

DTC Description Action
B10AB:00 Remote Keyless Entry Synchronization: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST R : THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE (WITH PUSH BUTTON START)
B10C1:24 Left Front Unlock Pull Switch: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test W
B10C3:24 Right Front Unlock Pull Switch: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test W
B10C5:24 Trunk Unlock Pull Switch: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test X
B10C6:1F Exterior Trunk Antenna: Circuit Intermittent GO to Pinpoint Test X
B10D1:24 Left Front Lock button: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test W
B10D3:24 Right Front Lock button: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test W
B12EE:11 Liftgate/Tailgate/Trunk Release: Circuit Short To Ground REFER to: Body Closures .
B1361:31 Front Right Door Handle Lock Circuit: No Signal GO to Pinpoint Test W
B1365:31 Front Left Door Handle Lock Circuit: No Signal GO to Pinpoint Test W
B136F:31 Left Front Door Handle Unlock Circuit: No Signal GO to Pinpoint Test W
B1370:23 Door Handle Ground Supply: Signal Stuck Low GO to Pinpoint Test W
B1370:24 Door Handle Ground Supply: Signal Stuck High GO to Pinpoint Test W
B1373:31 Front Right Door Handle Unlock Circuit: No Signal GO to Pinpoint Test W
U201F:00 External Receiver: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST R : THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE (WITH PUSH BUTTON START)
U201F:13 External Receiver: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST R : THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE (WITH PUSH BUTTON START)
U201F:29 External Receiver: Signal Invalid GO to PINPOINT TEST R : THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE (WITH PUSH BUTTON START)
U201F:4A External Receiver: Incorrect Component Installed GO to PINPOINT TEST R : THE RKE (REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY) TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE (WITH PUSH BUTTON START)
All other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) - REFER to: Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Module .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.