Engine Controls - Low Power/Surge/Rough Idle/Smoke
TSB 05-11-506/13/05
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS - 6.0L DIESEL - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 9/30/2003
FORD:
2003-2004 Excursion, F-Super Duty
ISSUE
Some 2003-2004 F-Series Super Duty and Excursion vehicles built before 9/30/2003 and equipped with the 6.0L diesel engine, may exhibit any of the following conditions: RPM surge at idle, audible EGR surge, low power/smoke/rough idle following a cold start that corrects after engine is warm, buck/jerk on resume in speed control, or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1729.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM), transmission control module (TCM), and fuel injection control module (FICM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B37.4 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
THIS CALIBRATION ALSO REDUCES THE EGR ON-TIME DURING EXTENDED IDLE.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
051105A 2003-2004 Super 0.7 Hr.
Duty/Excursion 6.0L Check
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
And Reprogram The
Powertrain Control Module,
Transmission Control
Module And Fuel Injection
Control Module (Do Not
Use With 12650D,
12650D84)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
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