ABS/TCS - Traction Control Lamp ON/DTC C1440 Set
TSB 09-15-108/10/09
TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WITH DTC C1440 -
BUILT 6/1/2009-6/10/2009
FORD:
2009 Escape Hybrid, Escape
MERCURY:
2009 Mariner Hybrid, Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2009 Escape, Mariner, Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid vehicles built on or between 6/1/2009 to 6/10/2009, may exhibit the traction control light on with DTC code C1440. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period following the illumination of the traction control light, a slight brake drag condition may be observed.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
If the vehicle was built on or between 6/01/2009 to 6/10/2009, and both the traction control light and DTC C1440 are present, then replace the brake pedal switch. If only one is present, and not the other, then proceed with normal diagnostics. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 417-01 for brake pedal switch replacement.
NOTE
DO NOT PRESS OR PULL ON BRAKE PEDAL WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE STOPLAMP SWITCH OTHERWISE MISADJUSTMENT OR DAMAGE TO THE STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN OCCUR.
Parts Block
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
091501A 2009 Escape, Escape 0.3 Hr.
Hybrid, Mariner, Mariner
Hybrid: Replace The
Stoplamp Switch. Includes
Time To Check For DTCs
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
13480 12
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