DTC P0610 - Control Module Vehicle Options Error

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0610 - Control Module Vehicle Options Error
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DTC DESCRIPTION P0610 - CONTROL MODULE VEHICLE OPTIONS ERROR

Description:  This DTC sets when a PCM vehicle options error has occurred.
Possible Causes: 
  • Aftermarket performance products
  • PCM reprogramming
  • Corrupted vehicle identification (VID) data
  • PCM internal software error
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC sets when the PCM detects various VID data that is out of a specified acceptable range.
Reprogram or update the calibration. Check for other DTCs or drive symptoms for further action. Make sure to check for aftermarket performance products before installing a new PCM. If it is necessary to 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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