TSB-13-6-27

SB-10053483-3783
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INOPERATIVE
AT START-UP—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/6/2013
TSB 13-6-27
FORD:
2012-2013 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before
2/6/2013 may exhibit an inoperative IPC on vehicle
start-up.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the
condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
2.
Connect Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)
and ensure the USB connection is secure.
a.
3.
Any interruption during the reprogramming
event will result in being forced to repeat
the procedure.
Is the vehicle currently exhibiting an inoperative
IPC?
a. Yes - restore IPC to normal operation by
removing fuse number 69 from the body
control module for one (1) minute and then
reinstall fuse. Refer to Wiring Diagram,
Section 11-1, page 3.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of
New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Coverage And
Emissions 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
130627A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2012-2013 Focus: Restore 0.4 Hr.
IPC Operation If
Necessary And Reprogram
The IPC (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
10849
42
b. No - proceed to Step 4.
4.
Reprogram the IPC to the latest calibration
using IDS release 85.02 and higher. Calibration
files may also be obtained at
www.motorcraft.com.
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
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Copyright  2013 Ford Motor Company Online Publication Date June 28, 2013
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