Engine - Hesitation On Cold Driveaway

Article No.
2-1-1

01/21/02

DRIVEABILITY - HESITATION ON ACCELERATION
WHEN COLD - VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE
3/5/2001 EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE
ONLY

FORD:
2001 ESCAPE

ISSUE
Some vehicles built before 3/5/2001 equipped with a 3.0L Duratec engine may exhibit a hesitation on cold start drive away only between the ambient temperatures of 10-32°C (50-90 °F). This may be caused by the calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

ACTION
Verify condition. If normal diagnostics cannot pinpoint the condition, reprogram the PCM to the latest level calibration. Refer to the following PCM Calibration Information chart.

SERVICE INFORMATION





Use the chart to determine the latest level calibration needed for the vehicle.

THE FOLLOWING PCM'S CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMED AND MUST BE REPLACED WITH CORRECT LEVEL PART:

^ YL8F-12A650-CA, CC, CD, CE = 1U7Z-12A650-AXA

^ YL8F-12A650-ZA, ZB, ZC, ZD = 1U7Z-12A650-AYA

^ YL8F-12A650-NA, NB, NC, ND = 1U7Z-12A650-AZA

^ YL8F-12A650-XA, XB, XC = 1U7Z-12A650-BEA





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
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 611000, 611500