Engine, A/T Controls - Harsh 1-2 Shift/Harsh Downshifts
TSB 12-2-1202/29/12
HARSH 1-2 SHIFT BELOW 24 KM/H (15 MPH), HARSH
DOWNSHIFT SHIFTS - FLARE ON UPSHIFTS - BUILT
ON OR BEFORE 4/15/2011
FORD:
2011 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 11-10-15 to update the Service Procedure and Service Labor Time Standards.
ISSUE
Some 2011 F-150 vehicles built on or before 4/15/2011 may exhibit a harsh 1-2 shift at or below 24 Km/h (15 MPH), harsh downshifts and/or a flare on upshifts.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the concern.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using IDS release 75.03 and higher.
This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.9 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE TRANSMISSION'S UNIQUE PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
120212A 2011 F-150: Reprogram 0.4 Hr.
The PCM (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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