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Windows and Glass (With One-Touch Up): Overview Ford Escape III

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Remote Start - Rear Window Defrost Operation (if equipped)

The customer can select different climate control modes/preferences when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. This can be accessed through the message center. For additional information on setting the remote start preferences, refer to the Owner's Literature. When the rear window defrost is set to AUTO mode, the rear window defrost activates when the outside temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) and the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. No climate control adjustments are recognized during remote start operation. Once the ignition is cycled to the ON position, the climate control system returns to the previous settings (last ignition ON cycle) and adjustments can be made normally. If the previous setting was off, the climate control system turns off.

Power Window Operation - Front

Note. If the vehicle battery is disconnected, the one-touch up and one-touch down feature (and obstacle detection) is disabled prior to initialization. refer to WINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATION .

The power windows operate when the interior light relay is active. The interior light relay is active whenever the ignition is on or the ignition has been turned off within a predetermined amount of time and the front doors have not been opened. Both front windows are equipped with obstacle detection and one-touch up and one-touch down functionality. If an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window glass is moving upward, the window motor automatically reverses direction and moves the glass downward.

LH Window Operation

The master window control switch communicates to the DDM through a private LIN. When commanded by the master window control switch, the DDM supplies power and ground to operate the LH front window in the desired direction. The DDM monitors the window glass position through feedback from 2 Hall-effect sensors (integral to the power window motor). If there is an issue with the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s), the DDM only moves the window in 500 ms intervals (the window control switch must be released and activated again to move the window).

RH Window Operation

The master window control switch communicates to the DDM through a private LIN. The DDM communicates to the PDM through the MS-CAN. When commanded by the master window control switch or the RH window control switch, the PDM supplies power and ground to operate the RH front window in the desired direction. The PDM monitors window glass position through feedback from 2 Hall-effect sensors (integral to the power window motor). If there is an issue with the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s), the PDM only moves the window in 500 ms intervals (the window control switch must be released and activated again to move the window).

Power Window Operation - Rear

Note. If the vehicle battery is disconnected, the one-touch up and one-touch down feature (and obstacle detection) is disabled prior to initialization. refer to WINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATION .

The rear power windows operate when the interior light relay is active. The interior light relay is active whenever the ignition is on or the ignition has been turned off within a predetermined amount of time and the front doors have not been opened. Both rear windows are equipped with obstacle detection and one-touch up and one-touch down functionality. If an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window glass is moving upward, the window motor automatically reverses direction and moves the glass downward.

The master window control switch communicates to the DDM through a private LIN. The DDM communicates to the DRDM through a private LIN. When commanded by the master window control switch or the LH rear window control switch, the DRDM supplies power and ground to operate the LH rear window in the desired direction. The DRDM monitors window glass position through feedback from 2 Hall-effect sensors (integral to the power window motor). If there is an issue with the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s), the DRDM only moves the window in 500 ms intervals (the window control switch must be released and activated again to move the window).

The master window control switch communicates to the DDM through a private LIN. The DDM communicates to the PDM through the MS-CAN. The PDM communicates to the PRDM through a private LIN. When commanded by the master window control switch or the RH rear window control switch, the PRDM supplies power and ground to operate the RH rear window in the desired direction. The PRDM monitors window glass position through feedback from 2 Hall-effect sensors (integral to the power window motor). If there is an issue with the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s), the PRDM only moves the window in 500 ms intervals (the window control switch must be released and activated again to move the window).

Diagnostic Overview

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - Power Windows for additional information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

Refer to POWER WINDOW OPERATION - FRONT in Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

DTCDescriptionFault Trigger Conditions
B12AB:11Front Window Position Sensor Power Supply: Circuit Short To GroundThis DTC sets when the DDM detects a short to ground in the Hall-effect sensor power supply circuit. When this DTC is present, the front window will only operate in short steps.
B12C5:02Front Window Lifter Motor Up Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the DDM detects the UP relay (integral to the DDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the UP window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the front window will not operate.
B12C8:02Front Window Lifter Motor Down Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the DDM detects the DOWN relay (integral to the DDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the DOWN window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the front window will not operate.
B12DC:02Front Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the DDM detects a concern with one or both of the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s). When this DTC is present, the front window will only operate in short steps.
U2013:87Switch Pack: Missing MessageThis DTC sets when the DDM has lost communication with the master window control switch.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - Power Windows for additional information.

Refer to POWER WINDOW OPERATION - FRONT in Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

DTCDescriptionFault Trigger Conditions
B12AB:11Front Window Position Sensor Power Supply: Circuit Short To GroundThis DTC sets when the PDM detects a short to ground in the Hall-effect sensor power supply circuit. When this DTC is present, the front window only operates in short steps.
B12C5:02Front Window Lifter Motor Up Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PDM detects the UP relay (integral to the PDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the UP window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the front window will not operate.
B12C8:02Front Window Lifter Motor Down Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PDM detects the DOWN relay (integral to the PDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the DOWN window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the front window will not operate.
B12DC:02Front Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PDM detects a concern with one or both of the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s). When this DTC is present, the front window only operates in short steps.
B12DE:01Front Window Local Up Switch: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PDM detects the window control switch is stuck in the UP position or a short to ground is present on the UP input circuit for greater than 60 seconds.
B12DF:01Front Window Local Down Switch: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PDM detects the window control switch is stuck in the DOWN position or a short to ground is present on the DOWN input circuit for greater than 60 seconds.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - Power Windows for additional information.

Refer to POWER WINDOW OPERATION - REAR in Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

DTCDescriptionFault Trigger Conditions
B12C3:11Rear Window Position Sensor Power Supply: Circuit Short To GroundThis DTC sets when the DRDM detects a short to ground in the Hall-effect sensor power supply circuit. When this DTC is present, the rear window only operates in short steps.
B12C6:02Rear Window Lifter Motor Up Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the DRDM detects the UP relay (integral to the DRDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the UP window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the rear window will not operate.
B12C7:02Rear Window Lifter Motor Down Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the DRDM detects the DOWN relay (integral to the DRDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the DOWN window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the rear window will not operate.
B12DD:02Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the DRDM detects a concern with one or both of the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s). When this DTC is present, the rear window only operates in short steps.
B12E9:02Rear Window Local Up/Down Switch: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the DRDM detects the window control switch is stuck in the UP or DOWN position or a short to ground is present on the UP or DOWN input circuit for over 60 seconds.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - Power Windows for additional information.

Refer to POWER WINDOW OPERATION - REAR in Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

DTCDescriptionFault Trigger Conditions
B12C3:11Rear Window Position Sensor Power Supply: Circuit Short To GroundThis DTC sets when the PRDM detects a short to ground in the Hall-effect sensor power supply circuit. When this DTC is present, the rear window only operates in short steps.
B12C6:02Rear Window Lifter Motor Up Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PRDM detects the UP relay (integral to the PRDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the UP window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the rear window will not operate.
B12C7:02Rear Window Lifter Motor Down Relay: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PRDM detects the DOWN relay (integral to the PRDM) is stuck or a short to voltage is present in the DOWN window motor circuit. When this DTC is present, the rear window will not operate.
B12DD:02Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PRDM detects a concern with one or both of the Hall-effect sensor circuit(s). When this DTC is present, the rear window only operates in short steps.
B12E9:02Rear Window Local Up/Down Switch: General Signal FailureThis DTC sets when the PRDM detects the window control switch is stuck in the UP or DOWN position or a short to ground is present on the UP or DOWN input circuit for over 60 seconds.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - Power Windows for additional information.

Refer to POWER WINDOW OPERATION - FRONT or POWER WINDOW OPERATION - REAR in Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

DTCDescriptionFault Trigger Conditions
B12DC:54Front Window Motion/Position Sensor: Missing CalibrationThis DTC sets when the DDM or PDM has lost calibration data. When this DTC is present, the front window will not have one-touch up or one-touch down functionality.
B12DD:54Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor: Missing CalibrationThis DTC sets when the DRDM or PRDM has lost calibration data. When this DTC is present, the rear window will not have one-touch up or one-touch down functionality.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - Heated Window for additional information.

For a complete description of normal operation, refer to REAR WINDOW DEFROST in Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

DTCDescriptionFault Trigger Conditions
B1013:11Heater Rear Defog Switch: Circuit Short To GroundThis DTC sets when the BCM detects the rear window defrost switch input has been active for greater than 60 seconds.
B1013:23Heater Rear Defog Switch: Signal Stuck LowThis DTC sets when the BCM detects the rear window defrost switch is active during self-test.
B112D:11Rear Window Defrost LED: Circuit Short To GroundThis DTC sets when the BCM detects a short to ground on the rear window defrost LED circuit.
B112D:15Rear Window Defrost LED: Circuit Short To Battery Or OpenThis DTC sets when the BCM detects an open or short to voltage in the rear window defrost LED circuit.
B1C84:12Heated Rear Window Relay Output: Circuit Short To BatteryThis DTC sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage on the rear window defrost relay control circuit.
B1C84:13Heated Rear Window Relay Output: Circuit OpenThis DTC sets when the BCM detects an open in the rear window defrost relay control circuit.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - Heated Window for additional information.

For a complete description of normal operation, refer to REAR WINDOW DEFROST in Glass, Frames and Mechanisms.

DTCDescriptionFault Trigger Conditions
B112D:15Rear Window Defrost LED: Circuit Short To Battery Or OpenThis DTC sets when the BCM detects a short to voltage on the rear window defrost LED circuit.
B1C84:11Heated Rear Window Relay Output: Circuit Short To GroundThis DTC sets when the BCM detects a short to ground on the rear window defrost relay control circuit.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS