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Possible Causes

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  1. AK1: CARRY OUT THE ABS MODULE/HCU CALIBRATION 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the Inlet Valve Calibration and then the Master Cylinder Isolation Calibration.
    • Clear the ABS DTCs.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Carry out the ABS self-test.
    • Is DTC B10DF:46 still present? 
      Yes No
      Go to  AK2. The systems is operating correctly. The concern was caused by an incomplete calibration.
  2. AK2: CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS MODULE OPERATION 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the Inlet Valve Calibration and then the Master Cylinder Isolation Calibration.
    • Carry out the ABS self-test.
    • Is DTC B10DF:46 still present? 
      Yes No
      INSTALL a new ABS module.
      CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA.
      If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions.
      If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article.
      ORDER a replacement ABS module and INCLUDE the RVC on the form.
      If this is a Ford paid repair, INCLUDE the RVC on the warranty claim form.
      RETURN to the PTS web site.
      The systems is operating correctly. The concern was caused by an incomplete calibration.
      If this is a Ford paid repair, INCLUDE the RVC on the warranty claim form.
      RETURN to the PTS web site.
  3. AK3: CHECK FOR CORRECT ABS OPERATION 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the Inlet Valve Calibration and then the Master Cylinder Isolation Calibration.
    • Carry out the ABS self-test.
    • Is DTC B10DF:46 still present? 
      Yes No
      INSTALL a new ABS module.
      CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA.
      If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions.
      If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new ABS module and HCU assembly. REFER to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control article.
      ORDER a replacement ABS module and HCU assembly. INCLUDE the RVC on the form. If this is a Ford paid repair, INCLUDE the RVC on the warranty claim form.
      RETURN to the PTS web site.
      The systems is operating correctly. The concern was caused by an incomplete calibration.
      If this is a Ford paid repair, INCLUDE the RVC on the warranty claim form.
      RETURN to the PTS web site.