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Communications Network: Notes

Vehicle communication utilizes a high speed controller area network (HS-CAN), International Standards Organization (ISO) 9141 network, standard corporate protocol (SCP) network and universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) based protocol (UBP) network. Information is sent to and from individual control modules that each control specific functions. All 4 networks are connected to the data link connector (DLC). The DLC can be found under the instrument panel between the steering column and the audio unit.

The 4 module communication networks are:

ISO 9141 is for diagnostic use only while SCP, UBP and CAN allow multiple modules to communicate, or transfer data, with each other on a common network.

Fig 1: Network Topology
GF0033962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Module Name Network Type Termination Module
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module HS-CAN No
Climate controlled seat module (DCCSM and PCCSM) (if equipped) UBP N/A
Drivers seat module (DSM) (if equipped) UBP N/A
Electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module (if equipped) SCP and UBP N/A
Electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) module (if equipped) SCP N/A
Instrument cluster (gateway module) HS-CAN and SCP Yes
Parking aid module (PAM) (if equipped) ISO 9141 N/A
Powertrain control module (PCM) HS-CAN Yes
Power liftgate (PLG) module ISO 9141 N/A
Power sliding door modules (RPSDM and LPSDM) (if equipped) ISO 9141 N/A
Restraints control module (RCM) ISO 9141 N/A
Smart junction box (SJB) SCP Yes
Speed control actuator (SCA) SCP N/A