A/T Controls - MIL ON/2-3 Shift Flare/DTC P0733
TSB 11-7-1007/07/11
6.7L WITH 6R140 TRANSMISSION - 2-3 SHIFT FLARE
AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P0733 AND/OR DELAYED
REVERSE ENGAGEMENT - BUILT ON OR BEFORE
4/11/2011
FORD:
2011 F-Super Duty
ISSUE
Some 2011 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L engines and 6R140 transmission may exhibit a 2-3 shift flare and/or malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0733 and/or delayed reverse engagement, with a build date on or before 4/11/2011. Symptoms may be more evident or seem worse after an extended soak.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Inspect vehicle build date.
a. If vehicle build date is on or before 11/19/2010, proceed to Step 2
b. If vehicle build date is between 11/20/2010 and 4/11/2011, solenoid replacement is not necessary, proceed to Step 3.
2. Replace the three (3) normally high solenoids. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01B. Proceed to Step 3.
a. Remove solenoids in-vehicle, identify the service band required for LPC, C35R/SSB, C456/SSE solenoids. Do not remove the main control.
3. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) and the transmission control module (TCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 73.02 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.5 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
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
110710A 2011 F-Super Duty 6.7L: 0.6 Hr.
Check DTCs, Reprogram
The PCM And TCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor operations)
110710B 2011 F-Super Duty 6.7L: 2.0 Hrs.
Check DTCs, Replace
Three Shift Solenoids,
Reprogram The PCM And
TCM (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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