Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

2018 Ford Expedition MAX Limited, 4WDSECTION Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

With the ignition ON, the PCM sends messages to the ABS module through the GWM over the HS-CAN 1. If the ABS module does not receive these messages within a certain time frame (usually less than 1 second), the ABS module sets DTCs. For information on the messages sent to the ABS module by the PCM, refer to the NETWORK MESSAGE CHART in Description and Operation of Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article.Β 

PPT AI ABS MODULE DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information This DTC when the ABS module does not receive any messages from the PCM. This can be due to a PCM failure, a circuit failure on the HSCAN or an excessive load on the network.
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