DTC P061E - Internal Control Module Brake Signal Performance

2019 Ford Explorer XLT, 2.3L Eng VIN H, FWDSECTION DTC P061E - Internal Control Module Brake Signal Performance
DTC DESCRIPTION P061E - INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE BRAKE SIGNAL PERFORMANCE

For Escape/Kuga, 1.5LEscape/Kuga, 2.0LFusion, 1.5LFusion, 2.0LMKC, 2.0LMKZ, 2.0L 
Description:  This DTC sets when the PCM no longer receives a signal from the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
Possible Causes: 
  • Communication error
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for other ABS DTCs or ABS related symptoms. Diagnose all other ABS DTCs or ABS related symptoms first. Clear the PCM DTCs, repeat the self-test.
If the DTC is retrieved again, install a new PCM. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Programming the VID Block for a Replacement PCM.
For All Others 
Description:  This DTC sets when an incorrect brake pedal position (BPP) sensor signal is received by the PCM. This DTC also sets when an internal PCM communication error occurs in the PCM.
Possible Causes: 
  • Incorrectly adjusted BPP sensor
  • Damaged BPP sensor
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for an incorrectly adjusted BPP sensor. Refer to Exterior Lighting article. Check for other DTCs and diagnose those first. Check for aftermarket performance products before installing a new PCM. Clear the DTCs, repeat the self-test. If the DTC is retrieved again, install a new PCM. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Programming the VID Block for a Replacement PCM.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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