Performing coordinated flash on Lincoln ABS module

Nov. 12, 2024
Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation/vibration when the brakes are applied.

Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation/vibration when the brakes are applied.

The ABS may be activating without any indicators on the dash. This may be due to the regenerative braking software in the ABS module.

To correct the issue, perform a coordinated flash on the PCM and ABS module using the latest available software.

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