TSB

STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR - SLIDING-CAR ICON - ON OR FLASHING - DTC

0814-2 C1996 OR SENSITIVE ESC/RSC ACTIVATION NO CODES
Publication Date: June 26, 2008
FORD:
LINCOLN:

2007-2008 Expedition
2007-2008 Navigator

ISSUE:
Some 2007-2008 Expedition and Navigator vehicles equipped with electronic stability control (ESC)/roll
stability control (RSC) may exhibit the stability/traction control indicator "sliding-car icon" on or flashing with
diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1996 or sensitive ESC/RSC activation with no codes.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE EVALUATION PROCEDURE

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Determine if this procedure applies by answering the following questions:

Was the customer pulling a trailer when the concern occurred?
No, go to question 2.
Yes, do not proceed with this procedure. Vehicles pulling heavy trailers have the possibility
to have a sensitive activation or DTC C1996. This is a normal characteristic and no corrective action needed.
Was the stability/traction control indicator "sliding-car icon" on or flashing during the concern?
No, do not proceed with this procedure and refer to normal workshop manual diagnostics.
Yes, proceed to question 3.
Did the concern occur during acceleration?
Yes, proceed to question 4.
If no, go to question 5.
Test drive the vehicle on curves and/or bumpy roads. Monitor all four wheel speed sensors.
Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor (LF_WSPD).
Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor (RF_WSPD).
Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (LR_WSPD).
Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (RR_WSPD).
Are the values similar, 6 MPH (10 Km/h)?
No, they vary, proceed to Diagnostic Service Procedure Step 5.
Yes, go to question 5.
Has this concern occurred more than once?
Yes, go to question 6.
No, go to Diagnostic Service Procedure Step 1.
Has the Stability Control Sensor Cluster been previously replaced?
Yes, go to Diagnostic Service Procedure Step 6.
No, go to question 7.
Did the activation occur in less than 2 minutes after starting and driving the vehicle?
Yes, go to Diagnostic Service Procedure Step 6.
If no, go to Diagnostic Service Procedure Step 1.

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Are after market accessories installed?

Yes, repair sources of vibration (sub-woofer, modified center console). Proceed to Step 2.
No, proceed to Step 2.
Steering wheel angle (SWA) sensor inspection.
Visually inspect the optical tone ring for contamination or debris.
Clean as necessary.
Inspect the SWA connector for looseness. Reconnect as necessary.
Push, click, and pull to verify a good connection.
Visually inspect around the area of the steering column/tone ring for signs of light entering
the cabin, shining through the windshield between the defroster grill and instrument panel (IP). Defroster
grill variation may allow for slight gaps, enough to leak light.
Use IP colored foam to block any gaps (tape not recommended as it may loosen
and fall off).
If no problems found with the SWA system, proceed to Step 3.
Inspect mounting/torque of the bolts holding the stability control sensor cluster in position.

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Look for looseness of bolts or distortion of the sheet metal.

Check the connector (pin push outs) and wiring (chafe) to the stability control sensor
cluster.

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If no problems found with the stability control sensor cluster proceed to Step 4.
Start engine and keep vehicle at a stand still. Monitor the YAW rate PID value for the Stability
Control Sensor Cluster. Expected values: 2.0 d/s YAW.
If not within specification, replace the Stability Control Sensor Cluster per the Workshop
Manual (WSM), Section 206-09: Vehicle Dynamic Systems.
If within specification, go to Step 5.
Refer to Symptom Chart in the WSM, Section 206-09: Vehicle Dynamic Systems: Unintended ABS
activation, ABS too sensitive, ABS activates on a normal stop.
If no problem found with the base brakes or wheel speed sensors, proceed to Step 6.
If all steps above have no concern or are repaired and concern still exhibited, or you have been
previosly directed to this step, replace the ABS module per the WSM, Section 206-09: Vehicle Dynamic
Systems.
PART NUMBER
7L1Z-2C219-F
9L1Z-2C219-E
7L1Z-3C187-A
7L1Z-2C190-D
7L1Z-2C204-B
7L1Z-3F818-A

PART NAME
ABS Module (2007 Model Year)
ABS Module (2008 Model Year)
Yaw Sensor
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
Front Wheel Speed Sensor
SWA Sensor

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
determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATIO
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Use SLTS Operations If Available; Claim Additional Diagnosis Or Labor Performed As
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DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.

CONDITION CODE
2c219

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TSB
STEERING WHEEL ANGLE CIRCUIT AND/OR SIGNAL FAILURE - C1277-C1278 - BUILT ON/OR
08-208
BEFORE 4/10/2008
Publication Date: September 25, 2008
FORD:
2007-2008 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2007-2008 Navigator
This article supersedes TSB 08-10-3 to update the Part List and Service procedure.

ISSUE:
Some 2007-2008 Expedition and Navigator vehicles built on or before 4/10/2008 may exhibit a traction
control light (TCL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1277 and/or C1278 (steering wheel angle 1 and
2 circuit failure and/or signal faulted).

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
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Check to see if the steering wheel rotation (SWR) sensor wiring near the connector has come in
contact with or is touching the brake pedal bracket. Vibration of the harness may cause interruption in the
SWR signal.

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If yes, go to Step 2.
If no, do not continue with this procedure. Refer to normal diagnosis in the Workshop
Manual (WSM), Section 206-09.
Repair any chafing that may have occurred.
Move the harness towards the driver's side of the vehicle and tuck in front of the 14401 harness
above the steering column. Use a tie strap to secure in place.
Replace the SWR sensor following WSM, Section 206-09.
PART NUMBER
9L1Z-3F818-A

PART NAME
SWR Sensor

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.
OPERATIO
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2007-2008 Expedition, Navigator: Replace The Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor, Includes
Time To Reposition Harness, Check DTCs, Repair Wires If Required, And Calibrate New
082008A
Sensor. (Do Not Use With 12650D, 14200A)

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