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Electrical - Various Electrical Systems Malfunctions

TSB 13-3-1

03/07/13

HAZARD LIGHTS STAYING ON-BRAKE WARNING
INDICATOR ON - DOOR KEYLESS ENTRY
ILLUMINATION ON - MULTIPLE DOOR AJAR LIGHTS
ON WITH DOORS CLOSED

FORD:
2013 Taurus, Explorer

LINCOLN:
2013 MKS

ISSUE
Some 2013 Explorer vehicles built on or before 11/2/2012, 2013 Taurus and MKS vehicles built on or before 12/21/2012, may exhibit hazard lights staying on/will not turn on, brake warning indicator illuminated, door illumination inoperative, multiple door ajar lights on with doors closed, door locks inoperative from door switch, manual liftgate may open un-commanded with vehicle in park, delayed accessory may not turn off when you exit the vehicle, door keyless entry illumination on/won't turn on, and power liftgate/trunk trim switch inoperative.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Replace Body Control Module (BCM). Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-10.

2. Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to WSM Section 303-12.

3. Disconnect C127 from the hood ajar switch. Refer to Wiring Manual, Section 117-1.

4. Remove convolute wire covering to expose BK/GY wire GD123.

5. Cut and splice BK 16 AWG wire 80 cm (32") long supplied in service kit. Refer to splicing method in the Wiring Manual, Section 5-1.

6. Disconnect G103 (Explorer), G101 (Taurus/MKS).

7. Install eyelet from overlay onto ground and install bolt. Torque to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).

8. Route overlay wire onto existing wire bundle and tape securely.

9. Attach C127 to hood ajar switch.

10. Install the air cleaner box. Refer to WSM, Section 303-12.





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

130301A 2013 Explorer, Taurus, 1.1 Hrs.
And MKS: Replace The
BCM And Install Ground
Strap (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14290 43





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