Traction Control - Lamp Flashing/DTC's Set

Article No.
98-15-19

08/03/98

LAMP - TRACTION CONTROL "TRAC OFF" LAMP
FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1009 AND/OR U1027
STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
9/5/97 WITH 3.8L ENGINE

LIGHT TRUCK:
1996-98 WINDSTAR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the 1996-97 model year.

CALIBRATION





Refer to the Recalibration Cross Reference Chart in this TSB.

WARNING
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE(S). PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.

ISSUE

The "TRAC OFF" lamp may illuminate intermittently and there may be Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1009 and/or U1027 stored in memory. This may be due to an error in the communication link between the traction control module and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

ACTION

Reprogram the PCM. The new calibration has been revised to reduce the possibility of a communication link problem. Refer to the Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform normal diagnostics found in the 1998 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) Service Manual and service as required.

2. If the concern still exists, reprogram the PCM using the Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS) or New Generation Star (NGS) Tester.

NOTE
PCM REPLACEMENT IS NOT AUTHORIZED BY THIS TSB. REFER TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSIONS DIAGNOSIS (PC/ED) SERVICE MANUAL FOR APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IF PCM HARDWARE CONCERNS EXIST.





Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 98-5-11

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

981519A Reprogram Powertrain 0.6 Hr.
Control Module (PCM)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 42

OASIS CODES: 204100, 206000, 301000