Ford B112B
2013 FOCUS, ESCAPE. *PE
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Ford DTC B112B is supported by verified evidence for 2012–2013 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles in connection with an inoperative cruise-control concern. The official communication specifically identifies B112B.07 and a steering-wheel wiring harness issue.
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1. What does B112B mean?
Ford DTC B112B is supported by verified evidence for 2012–2013 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles in connection with an inoperative cruise-control concern. The official communication specifically identifies B112B.07 and a steering-wheel wiring harness issue.
2. Technical explanation
NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053655 (ASI-32314), published November 13, 2013, states that cruise control may be inoperative on some 2012–2013 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles because of the steering-wheel wiring harness, with DTC B112B.07 present. The supplied evidence does not establish the expanded definition of base code B112B apart from that specific communication.
3. What system is affected?
Cruise-control operation and the steering-wheel wiring harness are identified by the verified manufacturer communication.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Cruise control may be inoperative.
6. Possible causes
- The verified communication identifies the steering-wheel wiring harness as the reason cruise control may be inoperative on some affected vehicles with DTC B112B.07.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- If cruise control is inoperative, do not rely on it until the vehicle has been evaluated.
- Have a Ford dealer or qualified service provider check the vehicle using the applicable manufacturer communication.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm the stored DTC, including whether it is specifically B112B.07.
- Confirm vehicle applicability: the official communication names 2012–2013 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles.
- Review NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053655 / Ford ASI-32314 for the manufacturer-directed diagnostic and service procedure.
11. When to contact service
Service evaluation is appropriate if cruise control is inoperative and B112B.07 is present. The supplied evidence does not establish urgency, drivability restrictions, or charging restrictions.
12. What the service center may check
- Verify DTC B112B.07.
- Assess cruise-control operation.
- Inspect and diagnose the steering-wheel wiring harness in accordance with Ford ASI-32314.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The communication identifies the steering-wheel wiring harness but the supplied evidence does not include the prescribed repair procedure or parts replacement information.
14. Affected vehicles
- Ford Focus · 2012–2013 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053655, Ford ASI-32314, published November 13, 2013: on some 2012–2013 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles, cruise control may be inoperative due to the steering-wheel wiring harness with DTC B112B.07.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053655 (Ford ASI-32314), published November 13, 2013. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2010-2014.zip#nhtsa_id=10053655
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053655: ASI-32314 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Ford code B112B.07 indicate in the verified communication?
For some 2012–2013 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles, the communication associates B112B.07 with inoperative cruise control due to the steering-wheel wiring harness.
Which vehicles are named in the official communication?
The communication names 2012–2013 Ford Focus and Escape vehicles. The supplied applicability data specifically verifies 2012–2013 US-market Ford Focus.
Is B112B.07 a recall?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied source is an official manufacturer communication, not recall evidence.
Can the vehicle be driven with B112B.07?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied communication identifies an inoperative cruise-control concern but does not provide a driving restriction.