DTC U2016: Control Module Main Software: Description

2022 Ford Escape S, 4WDSECTION Description

When the battery voltage to the PSCM is greater than 10 volts with the ignition ON and there are no DTCs present, the PSCM runs a self-test of the system software. If an error is detected, a DTC is set and the EPAS enters into a limited operation mode.

  • DTC U2016:09 (Control Module Main Software: Component Failure) - Sets due to an internal failure in the PSCM software.
  • DTC U2016:47 (Control Module Main Software: Watchdog/Safety Micocontroller Failure) - Sets due to an internal failure in the PSCM software.
  • DTC U2016:48 (Control Module Main Software: Supervision Software Failure) - Sets due to an internal failure in the PSCM software.
  • DTC U2016:57 (Control Module Main Software: Invalid/Incompatible Software Component) - Sets due to an internal failure in the PSCM software.
  • DTC U2016:66 (Control Module Main Software: Signal Has Too Many Transitions/Events) - Sets due to an internal failure in the PSCM software.
  • DTC U2016:94 (Control Module Main Software: Unexpected Operation) - Sets due to an internal failure in the PSCM software.
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