2020 Lincoln Truck MKT FWD V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # 10-15-4 Date: 100816
Collision Avoidance - False BLIS/CTA DTC B11D6:15
TSB 10-15-4
08/16/10
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS) AND
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) - FALSE DTC
B11D6:15 WITH INTERMITTENT FAULTS - BUILT ON
OR BEFORE 5/21/2010.
FORD:
2010 Fusion, Taurus
LINCOLN:
2010 MKZ, MKT
MERCURY:
2010 Milan
This article supersedes TSB 09-24-09 to update the production fix date and Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2010 Taurus vehicles built on or before 5/11/2010, 2010 MKT built on or before 05/05/2010 and 2010 Fusion, Milan and MKZ built on or
before 5/21/2010, equipped with Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) may exhibit a BLIS fault. The error clears
after a key cycle but can reappear at a later time and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B11D6:15 is present. This condition may be attributed to the
software of the left hand (LH) or right hand (RH) side obstacle detection control modules (SOD), or a connector pin fit issue at the exterior rear view
mirror glass sub-assembly LED connector.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
DO NOT PERFORM A SELF TEST ON THE SOD MODULES PRIOR TO CHECKING FOR DTC(S). RUNNING A SELF TEST WILL
CLEAR DTC(S) AND ITS HISTORY IF THE CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT.
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1. Using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool, check for DTCs in the SOD module.
a. If DTC B11D6:15 is present, clear the DTC and continue to Step 2.
b. If other DTCs are present, follow normal diagnosis procedures, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-04 for Side and Rear
Vision. Do not continue with this procedure.
NOTE
IN SOME CASES, IF NO DTC'S ARE PRESENT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN CLEARED VIA AN EARLIER
DIAGNOSTICS SELF TEST, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO FOLLOW NORMAL DIAGNOSIS IN WSM, SECTION 419-04.
2. Check vehicle application built dates and module software level using IDS scan tool.
a. IDS Scan Tool Software Level Check Procedure.
(1) Connect service tool to the vehicle via the data communication link (DCL).
(2) Identify (ID) the vehicle.
(3) Select Log Viewer - Technical View (Full Diagnostic) Tab. (Figure 1)
(4) Scroll down the page and locate both
SODL_FILENAME = XXXX-XXXX-XX
for left side SOD and
SODR_FILENAME = XXXX-XXXX-XX
for right side SOD modules software part number.
3. For Taurus and MKT vehicles built on or before 9/28/2009 and Fusion, Milan and MKZ vehicles built on or before 10/15/2009 check the SOD
module software part number. For vehicles built after these date ranges proceed to step 5.
a. If the module software contains part number 9E5T-14D368-AH or a later version, do not reprogram the module, the module already contains
the latest software, proceed to Step 5.
b. If the module software part numbers ends with a suffix of AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, Reprogram the left and right SOD modules to the
latest calibration using IDS release 63.12 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2009.9 DVD. Calibration files may
also be obtained at the website. Proceed to Step 4.
4. IDS Scan Tool SOD Programming Procedure.
a. With IDS already installed.
b. Select Module Programming.
c. Select Module Reprogramming and select SOD-L.
d. Follow the screens on IDS as outlined; this will reprogram both SOD left and right side modules.
NOTE
THE IDS SCAN TOOL PROGRAM WILL REPROGRAM BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SOD MODULES AT THE SAME TIME.
FOLLOW THE COORDINATED REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE EXACTLY AS OUTLINED BY THE IDS SCAN TOOL. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THE KEY CYCLE PROCEDURE WITHOUT WAITING FOR THE IDS PROMPTS WILL CAUSE THE COORDINATED
REPROGRAMMING TO FAIL.
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5. Remove appropriate LH and/or RH exterior rear view mirror glass subassemblies per WSM Section 501-09.
6. Inspect the BLIS exterior rear view mirrors glass subassembly connectors for spread or damaged terminals. (Figures 2-3):
a. If the terminals are damaged at the exterior rear view mirror glass subassembly, replace the exterior rear view mirror assembly. Refer to
WSM, Section 501-09.
b. If no damage is found, verify terminal pins are clean and tight.
(1) Place a dab of Motorcraft(R) Electrical Grease on the front and rear of the female terminal connectors.
(2) Place a dab of Motorcraft(R) Electrical Grease on the rear of the male terminal connector to create a weather tight seal. (Figures 2-3)
(3) Re-install appropriate exterior rear view mirrors glass subassemblies per WSM, Section 501-09.
(4) Proceed to Step 7.
7. Use the exterior mirror control switch for proper control operation, cycle the mirrors up and down and left and right, stalling the mirror for 5
seconds at each position. Use the scan tool and check for any SOD faults. If no faults are present, return the vehicle to the customer; the vehicle
is fixed. If B11D6:15 fault is still present, proceed to Step 8.
8. For Taurus vehicles built on or before 5/11/2010, MKT vehicles built on or before 5/05/2010, and Fusion, Milan and MKZ vehicles built
prior to 5/21/2010, replace the appropriate exterior left and/or right side complete mirror assembly per WSM Section 501-09. Refer to
the parts list for the correct mirror application.
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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
101504A 2010 Fusion, Milan, MKT, 0.5 Hr.
MKZ, Taurus: Check
DTCs, Module Software
Level, Includes Time To
Inspect And Grease
Terminals, Or Replace
Glass Assemblies (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
101504B 2010 Fusion, Milan, MKT, 0.6 Hr.
MKZ, Taurus: Check
DTCs, Module Software
Level, Includes Time To
Inspect And Grease
Terminals, Or Replace
Glass Assemblies And
Reprogram The Left And
Right SOD Modules (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
17K707 42
Collision Avoidance - False BLIS/CTA DTC B11D6:15
TSB 10-15-4
08/16/10
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS) AND
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) - FALSE DTC
B11D6:15 WITH INTERMITTENT FAULTS - BUILT ON
OR BEFORE 5/21/2010.
FORD:
2010 Fusion, Taurus
LINCOLN:
2010 MKZ, MKT
MERCURY:
2010 Milan
This article supersedes TSB 09-24-09 to update the production fix date and Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2010 Taurus vehicles built on or before 5/11/2010, 2010 MKT built on or before 05/05/2010 and 2010 Fusion, Milan and MKZ built on or
before 5/21/2010, equipped with Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) may exhibit a BLIS fault. The error clears
after a key cycle but can reappear at a later time and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B11D6:15 is present. This condition may be attributed to the
software of the left hand (LH) or right hand (RH) side obstacle detection control modules (SOD), or a connector pin fit issue at the exterior rear view
mirror glass sub-assembly LED connector.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
DO NOT PERFORM A SELF TEST ON THE SOD MODULES PRIOR TO CHECKING FOR DTC(S). RUNNING A SELF TEST WILL
CLEAR DTC(S) AND ITS HISTORY IF THE CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT.
2020 Lincoln Truck MKT FWD V6-3.7L Page 14
1. Using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool, check for DTCs in the SOD module.
a. If DTC B11D6:15 is present, clear the DTC and continue to Step 2.
b. If other DTCs are present, follow normal diagnosis procedures, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-04 for Side and Rear
Vision. Do not continue with this procedure.
NOTE
IN SOME CASES, IF NO DTC'S ARE PRESENT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN CLEARED VIA AN EARLIER
DIAGNOSTICS SELF TEST, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO FOLLOW NORMAL DIAGNOSIS IN WSM, SECTION 419-04.
2. Check vehicle application built dates and module software level using IDS scan tool.
a. IDS Scan Tool Software Level Check Procedure.
(1) Connect service tool to the vehicle via the data communication link (DCL).
(2) Identify (ID) the vehicle.
(3) Select Log Viewer - Technical View (Full Diagnostic) Tab. (Figure 1)
(4) Scroll down the page and locate both
SODL_FILENAME = XXXX-XXXX-XX
for left side SOD and
SODR_FILENAME = XXXX-XXXX-XX
for right side SOD modules software part number.
3. For Taurus and MKT vehicles built on or before 9/28/2009 and Fusion, Milan and MKZ vehicles built on or before 10/15/2009 check the SOD
module software part number. For vehicles built after these date ranges proceed to step 5.
a. If the module software contains part number 9E5T-14D368-AH or a later version, do not reprogram the module, the module already contains
the latest software, proceed to Step 5.
b. If the module software part numbers ends with a suffix of AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, Reprogram the left and right SOD modules to the
latest calibration using IDS release 63.12 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2009.9 DVD. Calibration files may
also be obtained at the website. Proceed to Step 4.
4. IDS Scan Tool SOD Programming Procedure.
a. With IDS already installed.
b. Select Module Programming.
c. Select Module Reprogramming and select SOD-L.
d. Follow the screens on IDS as outlined; this will reprogram both SOD left and right side modules.
NOTE
THE IDS SCAN TOOL PROGRAM WILL REPROGRAM BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SOD MODULES AT THE SAME TIME.
FOLLOW THE COORDINATED REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE EXACTLY AS OUTLINED BY THE IDS SCAN TOOL. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THE KEY CYCLE PROCEDURE WITHOUT WAITING FOR THE IDS PROMPTS WILL CAUSE THE COORDINATED
REPROGRAMMING TO FAIL.
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5. Remove appropriate LH and/or RH exterior rear view mirror glass subassemblies per WSM Section 501-09.
6. Inspect the BLIS exterior rear view mirrors glass subassembly connectors for spread or damaged terminals. (Figures 2-3):
a. If the terminals are damaged at the exterior rear view mirror glass subassembly, replace the exterior rear view mirror assembly. Refer to
WSM, Section 501-09.
b. If no damage is found, verify terminal pins are clean and tight.
(1) Place a dab of Motorcraft(R) Electrical Grease on the front and rear of the female terminal connectors.
(2) Place a dab of Motorcraft(R) Electrical Grease on the rear of the male terminal connector to create a weather tight seal. (Figures 2-3)
(3) Re-install appropriate exterior rear view mirrors glass subassemblies per WSM, Section 501-09.
(4) Proceed to Step 7.
7. Use the exterior mirror control switch for proper control operation, cycle the mirrors up and down and left and right, stalling the mirror for 5
seconds at each position. Use the scan tool and check for any SOD faults. If no faults are present, return the vehicle to the customer; the vehicle
is fixed. If B11D6:15 fault is still present, proceed to Step 8.
8. For Taurus vehicles built on or before 5/11/2010, MKT vehicles built on or before 5/05/2010, and Fusion, Milan and MKZ vehicles built
prior to 5/21/2010, replace the appropriate exterior left and/or right side complete mirror assembly per WSM Section 501-09. Refer to
the parts list for the correct mirror application.
2020 Lincoln Truck MKT FWD V6-3.7L Page 16
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
101504A 2010 Fusion, Milan, MKT, 0.5 Hr.
MKZ, Taurus: Check
DTCs, Module Software
Level, Includes Time To
Inspect And Grease
Terminals, Or Replace
Glass Assemblies (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
101504B 2010 Fusion, Milan, MKT, 0.6 Hr.
MKZ, Taurus: Check
DTCs, Module Software
Level, Includes Time To
Inspect And Grease
Terminals, Or Replace
Glass Assemblies And
Reprogram The Left And
Right SOD Modules (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
17K707 42
