Audio Control Module (ACM) Displays Satellite Fault With Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1342 In Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) Module (11-3-3)

Publication date: 2011-03-02
Reference number: 11-3-3

AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) DISPLAYS SATELLITE FAULT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1342 IN SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS) MODULE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 11-3-3, Date of Issue: March 2, 2011

FORD:	2008-2009 Fusion, Mustang, Taurus, Escape; 2008-2010 Edge, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550; 2008-2011 Expedition, Ranger; 2010-2011 E-150, E-250, E-350, E-450
LINCOLN:	2008-2009 MKZ; 2008-2010 MKX; 2008-2011 Navigator
MERCURY:	2008-2009 Milan, Sable, Mariner 2008-2010 Mountaineer

ISSUE

Some 2008-2011 Expedition, Navigator, Ranger, 2010-2011 E-Series Econoline, 2008-2010 MKX, Edge, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Mountaineer, F-Super Duty, 2008-2009 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Taurus, Escape, Mariner and Mustang vehicles (without navigation) may exhibit no satellite reception with SAT FAULT displayed in the ACM, and a DTC B1342 set in the SDARS module.

ACTION

Reprogram the SDARS module to the latest calibration using IDS release 71.04 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.1 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation	Description	Time
110303A	Reprogram The SDARS Module (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING

Basic Part No.	Condition Code
18C963	04