SSM 47411 – 2018 Explorer – "Hill Descent Control Fault" Message In Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Without DTCs – Built On 25-Oct-2017 And Through 01-May-2018Some 2018 Explorers equipped with Platinum trim level built on 25-Oct-2017 and through 01-May-2018 may intermittently display a "Hill Descent Control Fault" message in the IPC briefly at start up without any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
Reprogram the IPC using the appropriate Ford scan tool or equivalent release 110.03 or higher.
Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates.
For claiming, use causal part 10849 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2018 TRUCK: UB U502N EXPLORER
Service Information & Reprogramming
Module Reprogramming
Diagnostic Software Interface Device Complete Vehicle Diagnostics Module Programming
1996-2017
Model Year 2018-Present
Model Year 1996-2017
Model Year 2018-Present
Model Year
IDS/FDRS VCM, VCM II, VCMM X X X X
FJDS/FDRS Compatible J2534 Devices
(Including VCM II and VCMM) X X X
Detailed system requirements, installation, and support information for each product is located under the diagnostics tool support tab for each product.
Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)
For use with VCM I, VCM II, VMM and VCMM hardware devices only. The complete factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic tool that provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for all 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The IDS software includes time based access to the IDS software, software updates and calibration files.
Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)
For use with compatible J2534 hardware devices. FJDS software provides Ford Module Programming functionality that covers 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury module reprogramming functions, plus complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic software for all 2018 to present Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The FJDS software license includes time based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files.
Latest Calibration Information
Module Build Data (As-Built)
Use VIN to obtain As-Built data
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