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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2018EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESBRAKES CONTROL SYSTEMSABS GUIDED ROUTINE TESTINGPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TESTS AI: ABS MODULE COMMUNICATION CONCERN WITH PCMPOSSIBLE CAUSES
2018 Ford Expedition MAX Limited, 4WD
Possible Causes
2018 Ford Expedition MAX Limited, 4WDSECTION Possible Causes
- Network communication concern
- GWM
- PCM
Harness Side
Harness Side
- AI1: CHECK THE PCM COMMUNICATIONÂ
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- Press the Read Vehicle Information button to view the results of the modules communicating on the network.
- Retrieve the continuous memory DTCs.
- Does the PCM pass the Network Test?Â
Yes No Go to  AI2. DIAGNOSE the scan tool does not communicate with the PCM. Refer to Module Communications Network article
- AI2: CHECK THE GWM COMMUNICATIONÂ
- Review the results of the modules communicating on the network from the previous step.
- Did the GWM pass the Network Test?Â
Yes No Go to  AI3. DIAGNOSE the scan tool does not communicate with the GWM. Refer to Module Communications Network article
- AI3: RECHECK THE ABS MODULE FOR THE LOST COMMUNICATION DTCÂ
- Clear the ABS DTCs.
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- Carry out the ABS self-test.
- Do any of the DTCs listed in the DTC Fault Trigger Conditions table return?Â
Yes No Go to  AI4. The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.
- AI4: REVIEW THE ABS MODULE SELF-TEST FOR VOLTAGE-RELATED DTCSÂ
- Review the results from the ABS module self-test.
- Is DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 present?Â
Yes No For DTC U3003:16, Go to PINPOINT TEST AÂ .
For DTC U3003:17, Go to PINPOINT TEST F .Go to  AI5.
- AI5: CHECK FOR GWM DTCSÂ
- Carry out the GWM self-test.
- Are any DTCs present?Â
Yes No DIAGNOSE the GWM DTC. Refer to Module Communications Network article Go to  AI6.
- AI6: CHECK FOR PCM DTCSÂ
- Carry out the PCM KOEO self-test.
- Are any DTCs present?Â
Yes No DIAGNOSE the PCM DTC. REFER to the applicable Electronic Engine Controls article Go to  AI7.
- AI7: CHECK FOR OTHER CAUSES OF COMMUNICATION NETWORK CONCERNÂ NOTE: If new modules were installed prior to the DTC being set, the module configuration can be incorrectly set during the PMI or the PMI may not have been carried out.
- Check the vehicle service history for recent service actions related to the PCM or the ABS module. If recent service history is found:
- Verify the correct replacement module was installed. HVBOM may be used to verify correct part fitment.
- Verify the configuration of replacement module was correct. Re-configure the module using as-built data if prior configuration is suspect.
- Verify the module was not obtained from a like vehicle and installed into customer vehicle. Return the swapped module to source vehicle and obtain new replacement module.
- Operate the system and determine if the observable symptom is still present.
- Is the observable symptom still present?Â
Yes No Go to  AI8. The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been due to incorrect parts replacement procedures or incorrect module configuration.
- Check the vehicle service history for recent service actions related to the PCM or the ABS module. If recent service history is found:
- AI8: CHECK FOR COMMUNICATION DTCS IN OTHER MODULESÂ
- AI9: VERIFY PCM OPERATIONÂ
- Ignition OFF.NOTE: The battery must be removed to access the ABS module electrical connector.
- Remove the battery. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Battery, Mounting and Cables article
- Ignition OFF.
- AI10: VERIFY ABS MODULE OPERATIONÂ
- Ignition OFF.NOTE: The battery must be removed to access the ABS module electrical connector.
- Remove the battery. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Battery, Mounting and Cables article
- ABS Module connector disconnected. (C135)
- GWM connector disconnected. (C2431)
- Ignition OFF.
- AI11: VERIFY ABS OPERATIONÂ
- Ignition OFF.NOTE: The battery must be removed to access the ABS module electrical connector.
- Remove the battery. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Battery, Mounting and Cables article
- ABS Module connector disconnected. (C135)
- GWM connector disconnected. (C2431)
- Ignition OFF.
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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.