Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
Seat Belt Control Module: Customer Interest
Restraints/Instruments - Can't Disable Seat Belt Chime
TSB 05-9-17
05/16/05
INABILITY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME (BELTMINDER)
FORD:
2005 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2005 Navigator
This article supersedes TSB 05-04-02 to update the TSB action information.
ISSUE
Some 2005 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an inability to disable the BeltMinder function, following procedures listed in the Workshop
Manual or the Owner Guide. The BeltMinder function operates normally, but can not be turned off (if desired by the customer).
ACTION
Replace the restraint control module (RCM), which includes the software to disable the BeltMinder. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20B to
replace the RCM. Then follow Workshop Manual (Section 413-09) or the Owner Guide (3rd Printing) procedures to disable the BeltMinder function.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
050917A
2005 Expedition: Replace
1.0 Hr.
The Restraints Control
Module (Includes Time To
Depower And Repower
The Supplemental
Restraints System And
Disable The BeltMinder)
(Do Not Use With 14056D,
14056D1B, 14056D1C,
14056DZR)
050917B
2005 Navigator: Replace
1.2 Hrs.
The Restraints Control
Module (Includes Time To
Depower And Repower
The Supplemental
Restraints System And
Disable The BeltMinder)
(Do Not Use With 14056D,
14056D1B, 14056DZR)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
14B321
42