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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 6 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P1639 - VEHICLE ID BLOCK CORRUPTED, NOT PROGRAMMED
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD
DTC P1639 - Vehicle Id Block Corrupted, Not Programmed
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P1639 - Vehicle Id Block Corrupted, Not Programmed
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P1639 - VEHICLE ID BLOCK CORRUPTED, NOT PROGRAMMED
| Description: | This DTC sets when the VID block is not programmed or the information within is corrupt. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Program the PCM to the most recent calibration available. The VID block must be programmed. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Making Changes to the VID Block. |
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| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC. | ||
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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.