Engine Controls - MIL ON/Various DTC's Set
TSB 12-2-1002/17/12
3.5L GTDI CALIBRATION UPDATE - VARIOUS
ISSUES - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/7/2012
FORD:
2011-2012 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2011-2012 F150 vehicles built on or before 2/7/2012 and equipped with a 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and driveability concerns.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
The calibration update contains improvement actions and enhancements to address the following conditions:
^ Intermittent engine surge during moderate to light loads at cruise.
^ Enhancements to misfire monitor detection.
^ Powertrain control module (PCM) DTC P0430 and/or P0096.
NOTE
INSURE ALL HARD FAULT POWERTRAIN DTCS ARE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE CALIBRATION UPDATE.
1. If the vehicle exhibits DTC P0430 replace the left bank catalytic converter. Refer to WSM section 309-00. Proceed to Step 2.
2. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 77A.03A or higher. This new calibration is not included in the 2012.1A 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.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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
120210A 2011-2012 F-150 3.5L 0.4 Hr.
GTDI: Check DTCs, And
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
120210B 2011-2012 F-150 3.5L 1.0 Hr.
GTDI: Check DTCs,
Reprogram The PCM, And
Replace The Left Catalytic
Converter (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
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