Engine - Low Cold Start Idle Speed/Stalling/Low Power

Article No.
01-23-2

11/26/01

^ DRIVEABILITY - IDLE - LOW ENGINE RPM DURING
INITIAL COLD START OR LOSS OF ENGINE
POWER AFTER CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT OR ON
DECELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L
SOHC ENGINE ONLY

^ DRIVEABILITY - STALL - LOSS OF ENGINE POWER
AFTER CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT OR ON
DECELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L
SOHC ENGINE ONLY

FORD:
2001 RANGER

ISSUE
Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L SOHC engine may exhibit a low engine RPM during initial cold start and/or loss of engine power upon clutch disengagement or during deceleration. This may be caused by a loose PVC Closure Tube at the valve cover and/or the calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

ACTION
Reprogram the PCM and add a clamp to the PCV Closure Tube at the valve cover. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform normal diagnostics as outlined in the 2001 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Workshop Manual and service as required.

2. If the condition is still present, install one hose clamp, part W527209-S301,to the PCV Closure Tube, where the elbow mates to the valve cover. This closure tube goes from the clean air tube to valve cover.





3. Reprogram the PCM using the Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS), or New Generation Star (NGS) Tester. Refer to the following PCM Calibration Information Chart.





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.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

012302A Install Clamp On PCV 0.4 Hr.
Closure Tube Then
Reprogram Powertrain
Control Module

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 42

OASIS CODES: 607000, 607700