Engine Controls - Hard Start/Driveability Issues

Article No.
03-19-11

09/29/03

^ DRIVEABILITY - VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY
CONDITIONS - HARD STARTING START - BATTERY
LAMP FLICKER

^ ELECTRICAL - VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY
CONDITIONS - HARD STARTING START - BATTERY
LAMP FLICKER

FORD:
2002-2003 FOCUS

ISSUE

Some 2002-2003 SVT Focus vehicles may exhibit any of the following Conditions:

^ High Idle Speed On Cold Start

^ Engine Flare On Gear Change

^ Surge Under Light Load Steady State Operation (2000-3500 RPM, All Gears) When Warm

^ Surge Under Light Load Steady State Operation And Accelerations (2000-3500 RPM, All Gears) When Cold

^ Rough Idle

^ Low RPM/RPM Dips

^ Battery Lamp Flicker

^ Hard To Start/No Start

^ Slow Return To Idle

^ Poor Performance/Acceleration

^ Lacks Power On Initial Pull Away

ACTION

A revised PCM calibration has been developed to improve these conditions. If the vehicle exhibits any of these conditions, refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform all relevant Workshop Manual and/or PC/ED diagnosis and repairs. Once these are complete continue on to Step 2.





2. Using WDS reprogram the PCM. Refer to the PCM Calibration Information Chart to verify proper WDS software level, and PCM calibration level.





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: 03-4-4
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY





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