Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes

NOTE: Ford DOES NOT provide procedures other than those described to retrieve or clear trouble codes.

NOTE: If condition is intermittent the tests listed below will NOT find the fault. Use Diagnostic Trouble Code and Symptom Chart to isolate concern.

STORED ERROR CODE 61
The ABS/traction control system has on-board diagnostic capabilities; however, the module as received from manufacturing is equipped with a stored error code (61). This will affect the service procedure.

Code Retrieval
The error codes can be retrieved from the ABS module in the following manner.
1. Connect scan tool to connector located in engine compartment on the power distribution box.
2. Turn on scan tool and latch button down in TEST position.
3. Turn ignition switch to "RUN" position.
4. Read first code output, noting the following:
a. After approximately 15 seconds, the next code will be output.
b. Leave button latched until all codes are output.
c. Make sure all codes are-written down.

NOTE:
- If the BRAKE warning indicator is on or intermittently comes on, perform lamp indicator diagnosis.
- If there are more codes stored in the ABS control module memory, no codes will erase until all codes have been output by the Super Star II Tester, all malfunctions have been serviced and the vehicle is driven about 40 km/h (25 mph). This means if a 20s code originally existed and was serviced, it can be ignored when running the on-board diagnostic the second time.

5. If the first code received is 18, 19 or in the 20s and no other code is received, service the indicated component.

NOTE: No other codes can be output if a 20s DTC exists. After servicing the indicated 18, 19 or 20s code, repeat the procedure for retrieving error codes.

6. If a Code 61 is received with any other code, ignore the Code 61 and service the other indicated components.

NOTE: If after correcting all other indicated malfunctions the CHECK ANTI-LOCK BRAKE indicator is still "ON", service the fluid level switch circuit.

7. If a Code 61 is received and no other DTCs are received, service the fluid level switch circuit.
8. If no code, or only a Code 10 is received, use the Anti-Lock Quick Check Sheet since some possibilities are not recognized and retained in the ABS control module memory.
9. When dealing with intermittent ABS warning indicator "ON" concern, make certain to visually inspect all wiring related to the component associated with the DTC received.