NastyNate338

Thank ya Sir! I found a PAM at the local wrecker for $150 but oddly enough, this issue has not reoccurred since it left me stranded last time. The last time it happened I reset the PAM w FORScan so I’m thinking maybe it just needed to be rebooted, I dunno but it hasn’t happened in a few weeks and this van logs at least 150 mi/day in the same conditions that triggered the first incident.

If I DC the PAM, I get an orange info warning but aside from warning, can operates normally. Agreed, it’s weird there’s no DTCs and that’s why I’m inclined to think it’s a failing PAM.

Got a funky one for you guys. This past Monday, I’m sitting in Van, idling w AC on, closing out a work order when Van dies. I turned ignition off then tried to restart it and a “parking aid malfunction” message accompanied by a “starting system fault” appeared on the dash. Checked all fuses = GOOD tested battery = GOOD inspected backup sensors, harness and connectors for corrosion, connection etc = GOOD Visually inspected wiring at PAM in cargo area = GOOD I disconnected battery to force a reset of the PAM and to clear any faults and then I was able to start it again. 45 min later at a stop light, it did it again and this was also resolved by DC the battery for 5 min. I bought a BT OBDII adapter and downloaded FORScan and tried to unsuccessfully recreate the fault so I could pull a DTC. It only happens when I’m parked and once while moving. I just have to wait til it happens and each time it’s reoccurred, FORScan is unable to pull DTCs off the PAM. I can reboot the PAM with FORScan now and start the van vs DC the battery so at least I have that going for me. When fault is active, it seems to trigger the anti theft because I can’t shift into neutral, roll down windows, nothing. I’ve disconnected the PAM for the time being and the van starts but I get the “parking aid fault service required” message. I’m thinking the PAM itself is hosed but don’t know how to test to verify before I drop $200 on a new one. I’m thinking if it was a sensor FORScan would spit a DTC that’s related to a sensor. Anyone know how to test a PAM? Anyone have any other ideas that I may be missing? Attached is a screenshot of the logs when the fault is active. Thanks in advance guys🤙🏽

Not perfect but good condition. Pickup in SoCal/IE near 215/60 fwys.

I think you’re right. I placed the seats where it would make sense and then scraped up all the sound deadening material in the surrounding area and didn’t find mounting holes. I’m gonna go to Ford and print a diagram that details the difference between the two vans. It should just be a threaded nut that’s machined into the body. Dependent upon what I find out, I might fan some brackets and drill some holes but we’ll see. Thanks for the reply🤙🏽

Hi - FNG here. 16 TC LWB Cargo, got a 2nd row in and now trying to add 3rd row. Do the cargo versions come with 3rd row threaded, seat mounting holes? I’ve got the deck lined w sound deadening material and trying to minimize the rework. Do thesevans have the holes and if so, anyone got pics of location and reference point?