Electrical - ABS/TCS/Park Brake Lamps Flickering
TSB 04-23-111/29/04
TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND PARK BRAKE
LAMPS FLICKER/FLASH/ILLUMINATE
FORD:
2004-2005 Freestar
MERCURY:
2004-2005 Monterey
ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 Freestar/Monterey vehicles (excluding vehicles built with the memory seat feature) may exhibit the traction control, anti-lock brake system (ABS) and park brake lamps flashing/flickering/illuminating in the instrument cluster. The condition occurs when the front power seats (driver or passenger seat) are operated. The condition is due to transient electrical noise generated by the power seat motor.
ACTION
Install a seat motor jumper harness to correct the condition. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the seat motor wiring outboard connector by unlocking the larger tab and pulling the male connection out (Figure 1).
2. Connect the male end of the seat motor connector to female end of jumper harness (Figure 2).
3. Loop the jumper harness once and connect male end of jumper into female seat motor connector (Figure 3).
4. Tuck the jumper harness loop between seat pan and seat wire harness (Figure 4).
5. Position the jumper loop close to seat harness (Figure 5).
6. Secure jumper loop to seat harness with tie strap (Figure 6).
7. Clear any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) that may have been generated. Verify fix by moving both the driver seat and the passenger seat one at a time. Watch the instrument cluster to see if warning lights flicker/illuminate.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
042301A Install The Seat Jumper 0.4 Hr.
Harness
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14B067 42
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