Restraints - Intermittent Warning Lamp, DTC's B1212,B1213
TSB 12-5-1105/29/12
INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR -
BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/5/2012
FORD:
2011-2012 Explorer
ISSUE
Some 2011-2012 Explorer vehicles built on or before 2/5/2012 may exhibit an intermittent Air Bag Warning Indicator with diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs) B1212 and/or B1213.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect connectors C210 and C211. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05, front door scuff plate trim panels, removal and installation for access.
2. Disconnect connector C310A from the restraints control module (RCM). Refer to WSM, Section 501-20, RCM removal and installation.
a. The RCM does not have to be removed for this repair.
3. Apply Motorcraft Electrical Grease to the female pins of connector C310A (pins 11 GN, 12 VT-GN, 17 GN, and 18 BN-BU), C210 (pins 27 GY and 32 VT-GN) and C211 (pins 52 GN and 54 BN-BU).
4. Connect connectors C210, C211 and C310A.
5. Install center console. Refer to WSM, Section 501-20.
6. Install front door scuff plate trim panels. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
Parts Block
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
120511A 2011-2012 Explorer: Apply 1.4 Hrs.
Grease To Connectors
Following The Service
Procedure (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14401 X2
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