Clear The Continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) In The Transmission Control Module (TCM): Description

2018 Ford Fusion Energi TitaniumSECTION Description
NOTE: Clearing the continuous DTCs in the TCM can be carried out with the ignition in the ON position. It can also be carried out once the ignition is cycled to the START position, as long as the vehicle is in PARK.

Clearing the continuous DTCs in the TCM allows the scan tool to command the TCM to clear all DTCs along with freeze frame information.

The following events occur when the continuous DTCs are cleared in the TCM:

  • the number of DTCs are cleared
  • the DTCs are cleared
  • the freeze frame data is cleared
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