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2021 Ford Escape

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

2. Determine if a SRS fault is present. Turn the ignition OFF and wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON and monitor the airbag warning indicator. The airbag warning indicator illuminates continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turns off. Continue to monitor the airbag warning indicator for approximately 30 seconds as this is the time required for the RCM to complete testing of the SRS.
3.
• If a SRS fault is present the airbag warning indicator either fails to light, remains lit continuously or flashes. The flashing may not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from OFF to ON. If this occurs, diagnose and repair any SRS faults before proceeding with other repairs.
• If after the ignition has been turned ON for 30 seconds the airbag warning indicator remains unlit with no chime or SRS message displayed in the message center, no SRS fault is present.
• If the airbag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime sounds in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps or a message displays in the message center. If this occurs, diagnose and repair the airbag warning indicator and any SRS faults before proceeding with other repairs.

No SRS Fault Present (with ignition ON, airbag warning indicator stays off after prove out):
4. WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
• Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute before continuing vehicle service.

SRS Fault Present:
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Remove the RCM fuse. Refer to Wiring Diagram Cell 11/Section 700-01 for fuse and relay information.
7. Turn the ignition ON.
8. Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out a Network Test. Verify that the RCM does not respond to the Network Test. If the RCM passes the Network Test, remove the correct RCM fuse and repeat the Network Test to verify before proceeding.
9. Turn the ignition OFF.
10. Disconnect the battery
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
11. Wait at least one minute before continuing vehicle service

REV: 04/2023

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

When any deployable device or combination of devices have deployed and/or the RCM has DTC B1193:00 (event threshold exceeded) in memory, the repair of the vehicle SRS is to include the removal of all deployed devices and the installation of new deployable devices, the removal and installation of new impact sensors and the removal and installation of a new RCM. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) must be cleared from all required modules after repairs are carried out.

Removal all deployed impact sensors and RCM:
[MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL; AIRBAG SENSOR, FRONT; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Removal all deployed devices:

• Drivers Air Bag Module [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]
• When the driver airbag has deployed, install a new clockspring
• Passengers Air Bag Module [AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER]
• If a side air bag deployment took place, a new side air bag module and bolts must be installed. The side air bag module bracket on the seat back frame should be inspected and installed new if necessary. [AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• Side air curtain [AIRBAG,ROOF]
• New driver and/or front passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must
be installed if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of the driver and/or front passenger
safety belt pretensioners.
• New second row safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and inflators) must be installed if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of the rear inflatable safety belt system

Additionally:

• Install new seatbelt(s) at any seating position(s) where deployment has occurred and the seatbelt(s) were used.

• Anytime the Safety Canopy or side air curtain has deployed, a new headliner and new roof pillar upper trim
panels with attaching hardware must be installed.

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Inspect the entire vehicle for damage, including the following components:

• Steering column (deployable column if equipped)
• Instrument panel knee bolsters and mounting points
• Safety Canopy and mounting points
• Instrument panel braces and brackets
• Instrument panel and mounting points
• Seats and seat mounting points
• Safety belts, safety belt buckles and safety belt retractors.
• SRS wiring, wiring harnesses and connectors
• When any damage to the impact sensor mounting points or mounting hardware has occurred, repair or install new mounting points and mounting hardware as needed

Before installing the new seatbelt assembly, inspect the seatbelt attaching areas for damage and distortion. If the
attaching points are damaged and distorted, work the sheet metal back to its original shape and structural integrity.

When a vehicle has been involved in a collision and the OCSM has DTC B1193:00 stored in memory, the repair of the OCS is to include the following procedures for the specified system:

• For a bladder-type OCS , inspect for damage and repair as necessary. If installation of an OCS component is required, an OCS service kit must be installed

• After carrying out the review and inspection of the entire vehicle for damage, repair or install new components as needed

• Inspect the fuel system for damage or leaks. Repair the system and install new components as necessary

• Connect a diagnostic scan tool and view the BCM CRASH PID.
• If the BCM CRASH PID is present and reads 'Yes', use the diagnostic scan tool to carry out the BCM Crash Status Reset under "Electrical • Service Functions".
• If the BCM CRASH PID reads 'No' or is not present, complete any necessary repairs before returning the vehicle to the customer.

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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