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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2019EXPLORER LIMITED, 3.5L ENG VIN 8, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESMULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULESDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONMODULE CONTROLLED FUNCTIONS - OVERVIEWBODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
2019 Ford Explorer Limited, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD
Body Control Module (BCM)
2019 Ford Explorer Limited, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION 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
- Push-button start function (if equipped)
- RKE system
- Remote start function (if equipped)
- TPMS
- Transport mode function
- 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:
- 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.