LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2017 >> Edge SE, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Traction Control >> Anti-Lock Brake System Component Testing >> Pinpoint Tests >> Pinpoint Tests AF: ABS Module VIN Mismatch >> Possible Causes
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Possible Causes

  1. AF1: VERIFY THE PCM VIN 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, compare the VIN in the PCM to the VIN plate on the vehicle.
    • Does the VIN in the PCM match the VIN plate? 
      Yes No
      Go to  AF2. RECONFIGURE the PCM. FOLLOW the instructions on the diagnostic scan tool.
  2. AF2: VERIFY THE ABS MODULE PART NUMBER 
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve and record the ABS module part number.
    • Compare the part number retrieved to the part number in the parts catalog or equivalent.
    • Is the correct ABS module installed in the vehicle? 
      Yes No
      CONFIGURE the ABS module. REFER to ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL . 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) MODULE .
      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.