Instruments - Incorrect Autolock/Autounlock Status

TSB 08-19-2

09/29/08

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER / MESSAGE CENTER -
AUTOLOCK / AUTOUNLOCK / AUTOLAMP DISPLAY
INCORRECT STATUS / MISSING

FORD:
2008 Escape Hybrid, Escape

MERCURY:
2008 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner

This article supersedes TSB 08-15-5 to update the Issue Statement and Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some 2008 Escape, Mariner and Escape/Mariner Hybrid vehicles built, on or before 6/17/2008 and equipped with a message center instrument cluster may exhibit Autolock / Autounlock / Autolamp exit delay time features that falsely display "Off" regardless of actual feature On/Off status. Any one of these features changed individually may cause the remaining untouched features to default to actual "Off' status. In some vehicles the Autolock / Autounlock feature may not display at all in the message center.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. If the Autolock or Autounlock feature is not displayed in the message center when toggling through the setup, it will need to be enabled using the IDS. If the Autolock or Autounlock features are displayed in the message center skip to Step 2.

a. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool to the data link connector (DLC).

b. ID the vehicle.

c. Select the toolbox.

d. Select Module Programming.

e. Select Programmable Parameters.

f. Select Power Door Locks.

g. Select Enable for each Autolock / Autounlock selection.

2. Reprogram the instrument cluster to the latest calibration using IDS release B56.8 and higher or IDS release B57.1 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.7 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

081902A 2008 Escape, Escape 0.3 Hr.
Hybrid, Mariner, Mariner
Hybrid: Reprogram The
Instrument Cluster,
Authorization Decal Not
Required. Includes Time
To Enable Autolock
Display. (Do Not Use With
12650D, 12651D,
12651D4)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
10849 04





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