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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2018F-450 SUPER DUTY LARIAT, 4D PICKUP CREW CAB, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESMULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULESDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - OVERVIEWBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WD
Body Control Module (BCM)
2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WDSECTION Body Control Module (BCM)
The BCM controls the following:
- Battery load shed function
- Battery saver function
- Brake shift interlock
- Delayed accessory function
- Dimmable backlighting
- Exterior lighting
- Heated rear windows
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Horn
- Ignition state messaging
- Interior lighting
- Keyless entry keypad
- PATS
- Perimeter alarm
- Post crash alert function
- Power door locks
- Remote start function (if equipped)
- TPMS
- Factory and Transport mode functions
- Wipers and washers
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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.