Engine Controls - Shift Flare/No Crank/Start/DTC P1260
TSB 10-21-811/08/10
INTERMITTENT NO CRANK/NO START - DTC P1260 -
TRANSMISSION SHIFT FLARE ON INITIAL 2-3 SHIFT
AFTER A RE-START
FORD:
2008-2010 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 09-23-10 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE
Some 2008-2010 Focus vehicles may exhibit an intermittent Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) no crank/no start condition. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1260 may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and/or an automatic transmission shift flare on the initial 2-3 shift after a restart.
ACTION
Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 69.04 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.9 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
102108A 2008-2010 Focus: Check 0.3 Hr.
For DTCs And Reprogram
The PCM (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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