FCIM Failure
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Bobby J
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Hermosa Beach CA
Was there ever resolve from the OP and others with this. My 2015 Ford Edge is mimicking the problems shared by many in the thread. Currently diagnosing as a network communications problem between door modules, radio module, rear hatch module, GPS module and FCIM. I did swap out the FCIM from a junk yard a while back and it did not solve the issue.
Like many above, I have intermittent loss of control on my radio head (steering wheel controls fine), hvac, front windows, rear hatch, driver memory buttons. When these go down, the air bag light comes on and the outside temperature goes to ---. Occasionally I'll start the vehicle and all the systems will be a dead stick with no lights on the center unit. I'll have to pop the terminal off the battery to seemingly reset it.
Many thanks to those who could follow up with this since this thread is now a couple years old. Thanks!
Like many above, I have intermittent loss of control on my radio head (steering wheel controls fine), hvac, front windows, rear hatch, driver memory buttons. When these go down, the air bag light comes on and the outside temperature goes to ---. Occasionally I'll start the vehicle and all the systems will be a dead stick with no lights on the center unit. I'll have to pop the terminal off the battery to seemingly reset it.
Many thanks to those who could follow up with this since this thread is now a couple years old. Thanks!
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2018 3.5 Lariat Max Tow / 133k miles / FCIM failed today
Dealer says: $996 all in for repair. Truck would NOT turn off. Drive mode unavailable, parking brake error, powertrain errors,... tow was $211
My deductible for my warranty is $150. Time to consider getting out of this truck before my warranty is up. (150k miles)
Truck has had over $11,000 in covered repairs since I bought it in late 2020.
Dealer says: $996 all in for repair. Truck would NOT turn off. Drive mode unavailable, parking brake error, powertrain errors,... tow was $211
My deductible for my warranty is $150. Time to consider getting out of this truck before my warranty is up. (150k miles)
Truck has had over $11,000 in covered repairs since I bought it in late 2020.
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2018 3.5 Lariat Max Tow / 133k miles / FCIM failed today
Dealer says: $996 all in for repair. Truck would NOT turn off. Drive mode unavailable, parking brake error, powertrain errors,... tow was $211
My deductible for my warranty is $150. Time to consider getting out of this truck before my warranty is up. (150k miles)
Truck has had over $11,000 in covered repairs since I bought it in late 2020.
Dealer says: $996 all in for repair. Truck would NOT turn off. Drive mode unavailable, parking brake error, powertrain errors,... tow was $211
My deductible for my warranty is $150. Time to consider getting out of this truck before my warranty is up. (150k miles)
Truck has had over $11,000 in covered repairs since I bought it in late 2020.
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Fcim failure information
I've had the same dealer diagnosed issue on my 2017 lariat, they say the FICM is on national backorder and I'm still waiting for a call. Started out throwing bad cross traffic sensor code, then blind spot fault, then all the radio and climate control buttons went out with all the driver door buttons as well. Radio and touch screen work, but can only be controlled through the touch screen and steering wheel buttons....u think Ford would have done something by now,I should talk to a lawyer.
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Was this ever resolved? 2018 had same issue at dealer today national BO and a date of 00.00.00 for availability. No parts are available, is there another way to get this essential part? Like a different trim control and program to work, because my almost 7 yr old truck is basically useless and not able to even be traded at this point for any value. Dealer is absolutely no help and 75,000 is way too much for a new truck especially without any trade value.
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Was this ever resolved? 2018 had same issue at dealer today national BO and a date of 00.00.00 for availability. No parts are available, is there another way to get this essential part? Like a different trim control and program to work, because my almost 7 yr old truck is basically useless and not able to even be traded at this point for any value. Dealer is absolutely no help and 75,000 is way too much for a new truck especially without any trade value.
I get a message in the app of “fault with the passenger air bag detection indicator.”
Several options shut down. Heat/AC controls, front power windows, power running boards, sometimes temperature display on screen, seat controls, radio volume on ****, but works on steering wheel etc.
Seems past couple morning it starts out as intermittent, then after a few times stays on the rest of the day.
I installed a new battery because original didn’t test great. Have unhooked battery for reset. Tried to clear DTC codes with forscan. Wiggle wires under passenger seat. Unconnected and connect connectors under passenger seat. Nothing seems to help. I have appointment to drop off to local dealer Wednesday.
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I just started having this issue with my 2018 F150 Platinum 3.0 diesel. It seems to be intermittent at times but always starts with airbag light on dash.
I get a message in the app of “fault with the passenger air bag detection indicator.”
Several options shut down. Heat/AC controls, front power windows, power running boards, sometimes temperature display on screen, seat controls, radio volume on ****, but works on steering wheel etc.
Seems past couple morning it starts out as intermittent, then after a few times stays on the rest of the day.
I installed a new battery because original didn’t test great. Have unhooked battery for reset. Tried to clear DTC codes with forscan. Wiggle wires under passenger seat. Unconnected and connect connectors under passenger seat. Nothing seems to help. I have appointment to drop off to local dealer Wednesday.
I get a message in the app of “fault with the passenger air bag detection indicator.”
Several options shut down. Heat/AC controls, front power windows, power running boards, sometimes temperature display on screen, seat controls, radio volume on ****, but works on steering wheel etc.
Seems past couple morning it starts out as intermittent, then after a few times stays on the rest of the day.
I installed a new battery because original didn’t test great. Have unhooked battery for reset. Tried to clear DTC codes with forscan. Wiggle wires under passenger seat. Unconnected and connect connectors under passenger seat. Nothing seems to help. I have appointment to drop off to local dealer Wednesday.
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issues happened. I can’t fully remember.
I did notice that one of the fault codes was a right side crash sensor not found.
I will check that taillight. It was a replacement that had to be reprogrammed a few years ago
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