Engine Controls - Driveability Concerns On Deceleration

TSB 05-6-2

04/04/05

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS DURING DECELERATION

FORD:
2005 Freestyle

This article supersedes TSB 04-24-02 to update the vehicle build date information only.

ISSUE
Some 2005 Freestyle vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 4-valve engine and the continuously variable transaxle (CVT), built on or before 10/13/2004, may exhibit intermittent driveability concerns on deceleration, and/or during turning maneuvers, with the engine at normal operating temperature.

ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B34.4 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

050602A 2005 Freestyle: Check For 0.7 Hr.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
And Reprogram The
Powertrain Control Module
(Includes Time For Road
Test To Verify Concern)
(Do Not Use With 12650D,
12650D84)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04





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