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Ford B1D06

15 AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND SHOULD BE IGNORED AND NO REPAIRS OR DIAGNOSTICS PERFORM. MODEL 2012-2014 FOCU

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceNot required for B1D06:15 alone when it appears after BCM replacement on the verified applicable vehicles, according to Ford communication ASI-44452. Service needs in other circumstances are not yet established by verified evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For specified 2012–2014 Ford C-MAX and Focus vehicles in the US, Ford communication ASI-44452 states that DTC B1D06:15 may be present after Body Control Module (BCM) replacement and should be ignored; no repairs or diagnostics should be performed for that condition.

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1. What does B1D06 mean?

For specified 2012–2014 Ford C-MAX and Focus vehicles in the US, Ford communication ASI-44452 states that DTC B1D06:15 may be present after Body Control Module (BCM) replacement and should be ignored; no repairs or diagnostics should be performed for that condition.

2. Technical explanation

The verified evidence identifies B1D06:15 specifically in the context of a BCM replacement. The manufacturer communication says the code may appear after replacement of the BCM and instructs that it should be ignored, with no repair or diagnostic action performed for this condition. The supplied evidence does not establish a broader diagnostic definition for B1D06 outside this post-BCM-replacement context.

3. What system is affected?

Body Control Module (BCM), based on the verified manufacturer communication.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The verified communication directs that B1D06:15 following BCM replacement be ignored and that no repair or diagnostics be performed for that condition.

5. Symptoms you may notice

Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • Verified context: B1D06:15 may be present after replacement of the Body Control Module (BCM).
  • Any other cause is not yet established by verified evidence.

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

  • Confirm whether the vehicle is a US-market 2012–2014 Ford C-MAX or Focus.
  • Confirm whether the BCM was replaced before the code appeared.
  • For the verified post-BCM-replacement condition, follow Ford communication ASI-44452: ignore B1D06:15 and do not perform repairs or diagnostics for that condition.
  • If there are other warnings, symptoms, or diagnostic codes, they are outside the scope of the supplied evidence and should be evaluated separately.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. No troubleshooting is indicated by the verified Ford communication when B1D06:15 occurs after BCM replacement.
  2. Troubleshooting for B1D06:15 in any other circumstance is not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Not required for B1D06:15 alone when it appears after BCM replacement on the verified applicable vehicles, according to Ford communication ASI-44452. Service needs in other circumstances are not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify vehicle applicability: Ford C-MAX or Focus, model years 2012–2014, US region.
  • Verify that the BCM was replaced.
  • Verify that the stored code is B1D06:15.
  • Do not perform repair or diagnostic procedures for this verified post-replacement condition.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • No repair is specified. Ford communication ASI-44452 instructs that B1D06:15 after BCM replacement should be ignored and that no repairs or diagnostics be performed.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford ASI-44452, published March 1, 2014; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10055354. It states that some 2012–2014 Focus and C-MAX vehicles may exhibit B1D06:15 after BCM replacement, and the code should be ignored with no repairs or diagnostics performed.

16. Recall information

No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10055354, Ford ASI-44452: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2010-2014.zip#nhtsa_id=10055354

19. Frequently asked questions

What does B1D06:15 mean after a BCM replacement?

For the verified applicable Ford vehicles, Ford states that B1D06:15 may occur after BCM replacement and should be ignored. A broader meaning is not established by the supplied evidence.

Should B1D06:15 be repaired after BCM replacement?

No. Ford communication ASI-44452 says no repairs or diagnostics should be performed for B1D06:15 in the verified post-BCM-replacement condition.

Which vehicles are covered by the verified evidence?

US-market 2012–2014 Ford C-MAX and 2012–2014 Ford Focus vehicles.

Is it safe to drive or charge with B1D06:15?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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