Engine Control - High Cold Idle Or With Clutch Depressed

TSB 10-12-9

07/05/10

2.3L - HIGH IDLE AT COLD START OR DEPRESSING
CLUTCH - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/1/2010

FORD:
2007-2010 Ranger

This article supersedes TSB 10-1-2 to add production fix date.

ISSUE
Some 2007-2010 Ranger vehicles built on or before 2/1/2010 and equipped with a 2.3L engine and automatic transmission may exhibit higher than expected engine idle speeds of 1500-2400 RPM at cold start up. Manual transmission equipped vehicles may exhibit a similar high idle condition when clutch pedal is depressed.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 64.06 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2009.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

2. Clear all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) after programming.

3. For DTC's generated after reprogramming, follow normal diagnostic service procedures.

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

101209A 2007-2010 Ranger 2.3L: 0.3 Hr.
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04





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