TSB 13-5-22

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TSB 13-5-22	ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED - DTC C0044:64 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/9/2013
Publication Date: May 20, 2013

FORD:	2013 C-MAX, Fusion
LINCOLN:	2013 MKZ

ISSUE:

Some 2013 C-MAX Hybrid/Energi and Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi vehicles built on or before 4/09/2013 may intermittently exhibit the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control indicators illuminating accompanied by Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0044:64. This condition typically occurs in cold ambient temperatures immediately after turning the ignition on, and clears after the ignition is cycled off then on again.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Reprogram the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 84.02 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.
1. At the Program Module screen in the IDS service tool, select Program PCM. By selecting the PCM the update will be applied to the appropriate modules as required by the software update.

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
130522A	2013 C-MAX, Fusion And MKZ Hybrid/Energi: Reprogram The Appropriate Modules As Required By The Software Update Includes Time To Clear Codes After Repair (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.5 Hr.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
2C219	04

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.