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Ford Tech Tip: Lamp Flashing And Multiple Diagnostic Trouble Codes Present

Some customers may complain of intermittent nuisance activation of the electronic stability control (ESC) during low-speed turning maneuvers while towing only a trailer.

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Some 2009-2012 F-150 and 2010-2012 F-150 Raptor vehicles built on or before 6/10/2012 may exhibit a condition in which the traction control indicator is flashing or illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C1278, C1280, C1282 and/or C1963 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. 

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Some customers may complain of intermittent nuisance activation of the electronic stability control (ESC) during low-speed turning maneuvers while towing only a trailer.

Reprogram the ABS Module to the latest calibration using IDS release 82.01 and higher. Calibration files must obtained at the site www.motorcraftservice.com.

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