For everyone who hasn’t done the BCM Recall Remedy

[Jgunderson]

Just so I understand, if my VIN shows up as 0 unrepaired recalls on the NHTSA.Gov site, then I don't need to worry about this, correct?

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[AZ_Ryan]

Just so I understand, if my VIN shows up as 0 unrepaired recalls on the NHTSA.Gov site, then I don't need to worry about this, correct?

You should be searching for open recalls. Ford Pass will tell you.

 

[Jgunderson]

You should be searching for open recalls. Ford Pass will tell you.

Thanks - Ford Pass app also states 0 active recalls. Normally I'd just accept it at face value and move on, but this is my first new Ford in quite some time. I have been and still am in GM trucks since 2004 and have learned to NOT believe everything the apps, letters in the mail, and even face-to-face at the dealer tell me... I'd much rather trust the community as a whole.

Is there someplace to see which vehicles are effected by this recall?

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Thanks - Ford Pass app also states 0 active recalls. Normally I'd just accept it at face value and move on, but this is my first new Ford in quite some time. I have been and still am in GM trucks since 2004 and have learned to NOT believe everything the apps, letters in the mail, and even face-to-face at the dealer tell me... I'd much rather trust the community as a whole.

Is there someplace to see which vehicles are effected by this recall?

Ford support has an open recall search by VIN.

And its ok to trust the Ford Pass app.

 

[Marty1000]

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Thanks - Ford Pass app also states 0 active recalls. Normally I'd just accept it at face value and move on, but this is my first new Ford in quite some time. I have been and still am in GM trucks since 2004 and have learned to NOT believe everything the apps, letters in the mail, and even face-to-face at the dealer tell me... I'd much rather trust the community as a whole.

Is there someplace to see which vehicles are effected by this recall?

cut from recall notice

 

[ChitownStang]

I did look how it was falling onto the BCM, the connectors themselves are pretty well sealed so I'd imagine its just enough to get in and cause a bit of corrosion. most of the water ended up inside from the top of the BCM and just sat at the bottom. I was able to shake a decent amount out of it before opening the case to get the motherboard out. I believe they applied grease to the thicker female connectors but not the smaller ones. I pulled the BCM out right after it rained as well. I couldn't imagine how bad it could have been if the board wasn't epoxied.

Did you have to remove any of the plastic molding to get to this BCM, seems to be partially covered.
This hose test is very evasive, feels like I do this when I wash the car

 

[glenng6]

You're not alone. I don't trust dealers. I haven't had mine done and don't plan on it.

I was waiting for the spring but after seeing the pics in this thread I'm thinking I'm not doing it. I think I will be having a long, hard discussion with the manager at my dealership! Glenn

 

[bbowes9]

Did you have to remove any of the plastic molding to get to this BCM, seems to be partially covered.
This hose test is very evasive, feels like I do this when I wash the car

By plastic molding are you referring to the trim inside the vehicle? Or the plastic housing the BCM itself sits inside?

 

[bbowes9]

By plastic molding are you referring to the trim inside the vehicle? Or the plastic housing the BCM itself sits inside?

Sorry if this is a silly question I just want to tell you the correct answer lol

 

[ChitownStang]

By plastic molding are you referring to the trim inside the vehicle? Or the plastic housing the BCM itself sits inside?

Trim in vehicle, I pulled it and it unclipped but the floor molding seems to be in way of getting it completely off.
I need to get back under and try harder probably

 

[bbowes9]

Trim in vehicle, I pulled it and it unclipped but the floor molding seems to be in way of getting it completely off.
I need to get back under and try harder probably

So I pulled out the plastic trim on door sill and the fuse box cover with the piece next to it(don’t know what that’s called) and had to pull back the carpet some to easily get it out. There’s little hook tabs on the top of the bcm so you have to push it up some to get it to come out of the top

 

[ChitownStang]

So I pulled out the plastic trim on door sill and the fuse box cover with the piece next to it(don’t know what that’s called) and had to pull back the carpet some to easily get it out. There’s little hook tabs on the top of the bcm so you have to push it up some to get it to come out of the top

Got it, so you have to pull off the door sill trim, that’s what was getting in my way.
That just unclips when you yank?

 

[bbowes9]

Got it, so you have to pull off the door sill trim, that’s what was getting in my way.
That just unclips when you yank?

Give a little pull upwards, there’s 2 holding that one on it. The weather strip might come up with it but it can easily be put back on

 

[bbowes9]

A little update for this thread.. It has been about a month and a half since I had the recall procedure done. today it rained quite hard and noticed my interior lights started flickering again and the ambient lights were stuck on. naturally my first suspicion is the check the BCM..

And to my surprise (not) it is indeed soaked full of water again even after this patch was done. Taking it back to the dealer sometime. I encourage everyone to perform their own water test thoroughly if they've had this recall done. I assume mine was a bad patch and will send a picture of it when I can.

 

[ChitownStang]

A little update for this thread.. It has been about a month and a half since I had the recall procedure done. today it rained quite hard and noticed my interior lights started flickering again and the ambient lights were stuck on. naturally my first suspicion is the check the BCM..

And to my surprise (not) it is indeed soaked full of water again even after this patch was done. Taking it back to the dealer sometime. I encourage everyone to perform their own water test thoroughly if they've had this recall done. I assume mine was a bad patch and will send a picture of it when I can.

Now that sucks to hear, sorry you are having to deal with that.
They should reimburse you for your time!

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