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Attachment III - Technical Information

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
CERTAIN 1999 MODEL YEAR F250 AND F350 SERIES TRUCKS WITH CALIFORNIA WARM WEATHER CALIBRATION

NOTE:
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE PCM REPROGRAMMED PREVIOUSLY. ON THESE VEHICLES, VERIFY CALIBRATION USING APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to the latest calibration listed in the table shown, using one of the following two (2) methods:

^ Worldwide Diagnostic system (WDS). Use WDS release level B9.7 or later available via Fordstar, or for Non-Fordstar Dealers available at: http://www.fordtechservice.com/vdirs/wds/

^ Service Bay Technical System (SBTS) and the New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester with Rotunda flash cable (007-00531) and Rotunda flash card (007-00532). Use R00OCT CD or later.





2. Obtain and prepare the Authorized Modifications Label. Write the modification completed, your P & A Code, date of repair and the program type and program number as shown.

3. Apply label to clear area of the upper radiator support.

4. Provide California and Massachusetts owners with "Emissions Recall-Proof of Correction" Certificates.