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2021 Ford Escape TitaniumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
DTC U0415: Invalid Data Received From Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Control Module
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| Failure | Action |
|---|---|
| 00 | This DTC sets if the SECM receives invalid data in any of the ABS module messages. Using a diagnostic scan tool, RETRIEVE and DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTCs. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article. If the diagnostic scan tool cannot communicate with the ABS module, REFER to Module Communications Network article. If no DTCs are set in the ABS module, the concern may be intermittent. SET the ignition to OFF. DISCONNECT and INSPECT all ABS module electrical connectors and related in-line connectors for corrosion, bent pins, pushed-out pins and spread terminals. REPAIR as necessary. |
| 81 | This DTC sets if the SECM receives invalid data in any of the ABS module messages. Using a diagnostic scan tool, RETRIEVE and DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTCs. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article. If the diagnostic scan tool cannot communicate with the ABS module, REFER to Module Communications Network article. If no DTCs are set in the ABS module, the concern may be intermittent. SET the ignition to OFF. DISCONNECT and INSPECT all ABS module electrical connectors and related in-line connectors for corrosion, bent pins, pushed-out pins and spread terminals. REPAIR as necessary. |
| 82 | This DTC sets if the SECM receives invalid data in any of the ABS module messages. Using a diagnostic scan tool, RETRIEVE and DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTCs. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article. If the diagnostic scan tool cannot communicate with the ABS module, REFER to Module Communications Network article. If no DTCs are set in the ABS module, the concern may be intermittent. SET the ignition to OFF. DISCONNECT and INSPECT all ABS module electrical connectors and related in-line connectors for corrosion, bent pins, pushed-out pins and spread terminals. REPAIR as necessary. |
| 83 | This DTC sets if the SECM receives invalid data in any of the ABS module messages. Using a diagnostic scan tool, RETRIEVE and DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTCs. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article. If the diagnostic scan tool cannot communicate with the ABS module, REFER to Module Communications Network article. If no DTCs are set in the ABS module, the concern may be intermittent. SET the ignition to OFF. DISCONNECT and INSPECT all ABS module electrical connectors and related in-line connectors for corrosion, bent pins, pushed-out pins and spread terminals. REPAIR as necessary. |
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