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13-5-28
  • CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM BLOWS COLD AIR DURING REMOTE START EVENT - DEFROST NOT SELECTABLE UNDER REMOTE START MENU IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Publication Date: May 27, 2013

FORD:
2013 Fusion
LINCOLN:
2013 MKZ

ISSUE:

Some 2013 Fusion and MKZ vehicles built on or before 4/16/2013 and equipped with remote start may exhibit a concern of the climate control system blowing cold air during a remote start event. In addition, the defrost option may not be available in the Instrument Cluster Settings - Remote Start Menu.

ACTION:

Reprogram the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 84.03 and higher or 85.01 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
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
130528A2013 Fusion And MKZ: Reprogram The FCIM Includes Time To Clear Codes (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19B555 42

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