Beyondonedge Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 (edited) Hi, Just joined trying to see if I can find a solution. I apologise if there is a post with a solution somewhere. I have a ford edge 2017 which I bought used back in November 2024. Not every single time but on several occassions when the weather is hot I get the following symptoms: • No AC, options grey on touchscreen • FCIM appears completely dead, no buttons will work BUT radio if already on from before can be controlled from steering wheel • No external temperature displayed on touchscreen or IPC. Instead it reads "--" •Airbag icon/light on the dash •Electric tailgate will not open After reading post on forums both about the ford edge and other models I thought maybe the FCIM may need replacing. When I disconnect it I can recreate all the symptoms except from the tailgate which works fine. This leads me to think it may be a connection issue somewhere which the heat triggers? Frustratingly, it is always when I really need to use the AC and instead have to stick to keeping the windows down on the motorway. Has anybody come across this and found a solution? I want to avoid the bill from the local ford dealer if I can. Can anyone direct me to the connections involved and their location so I can check them? If it is of any use the part number of my FCIM is HM2T-18E245-ARA Thank you Edited July 13 by Beyondonedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 (edited) One possible guess is the vehicle battery is getting weak. Edited July 17 by enigma-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondonedge Posted August 12 Author Report Share Posted August 12 Just an update at this point. The issue has occurred again today. Normally once the vehicle cools the issue goes. But not today. I have tried clearing DTCs as well which has not worked. I have not had a chance to check the battery yet. What is the best way to check it would you say? Or is it worth replacing the FCIM? I have attached my DTC log; if anyone can help point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. DTCs symptoms present 12aug2025.txt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondonedge Posted August 13 Author Report Share Posted August 13 Once again this morning it is back to normal (a bit cooler today). I am really puzzled by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondonedge Posted August 15 Author Report Share Posted August 15 Update: This morning it happened again. Interestingly, I drove with the windows down (I had to, too hot) and it sorted itself mid-drive. However, I go back to the car after work and it has been like that since. I had a bit of time so took it to halfords to check the battery but they said it was good (see photo). I guess next step try replacing FCIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondonedge Posted August 16 Author Report Share Posted August 16 I also forgot to mention, I also noticed when the symtpoms appear, the park assist system will not work, I get the malfunction error. I do not use it hence why I did not notice it before but I got curious yesterday. If everything else works, the park assist seems to work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondonedge Posted 13 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 13 hours ago (edited) Well, checked all connections both on BCM and the power distribution box in the engine compartment. No signs of corrossion, sprayed them with contact cleaner anyway. Still not working. Starting to regret buying this car. Any ideas? Edited 10 hours ago by Beyondonedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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