Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Mercury Sable Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Four Wheel Drive Systems DTCS
4X4 CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description | Possible Causes | Source | Perform Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High |
|
4X4 Control Module | Go to Pinpoint Test B . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low |
|
4X4 Control Module | Go to Pinpoint Test B . |
| B1342 | PCM is Faulted |
|
4X4 Control Module | CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new 4X4 control module. REFER to 4X4 Control Module . |
| B2900 | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Mismatch |
|
4X4 Control Module | CHECK the PCM configuration. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION article. |
| P1635 | Tire/Axle Out of Acceptable Range |
|
4X4 Control Module | Go to Pinpoint Test F . |
| P1824 | 4-Wheel Drive Clutch Relay Circuit Failure |
|
4X4 Control Module | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| P1825 | 4-Wheel Drive Clutch Relay Open Circuit |
|
4X4 Control Module | Go to Pinpoint Test D . |
| U0100 | Lost Communication with PCM |
|
4X4 Control Module | REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the lost communication with the PCM. |
| U0121 | Lost Communication with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module |
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4X4 Control Module | REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the lost communication with the ABS control module. |
| U0155 | Lost Communication with Instrument Cluster (IC) |
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4X4 Control Module | REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the lost communication with the IC. |
| U0401 | Invalid Data Received From PCM |
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4X4 Control Module | REFER to Introduction - Gasoline Engines article to diagnose the accelerator position, engine coolant or keep alive memory fault. |
| U0415 | Invalid Data Received From Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module |
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4X4 Control Module | Go to Pinpoint Test C . |
| U2050 | No Application Present |
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4X4 Control Module | CONFIGURE the 4X4 control module. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION article to CARRY OUT Programmable Module Installation (PMI). CLEAR the DTCs. RETRIEVE the DTCs and VERIFY successful module configuration. If DTC U2050 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new 4X4 control module. REFER to 4X4 Control Module . REPEAT the self-test. |
| U2051 | One or More Calibration Files Missing/Corrupt |
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4X4 Control Module | CONFIGURE the 4X4 control module. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION article to CARRY OUT PMI. CLEAR the DTCs. RETRIEVE the DTCs and VERIFY successful module configuration. If DTC U2051 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new 4X4 control module. REFER to 4X4 Control Module . REPEAT the self-test. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
