Engine Controls - Cold Start Hesitation, Rough or Surge
TSB 06-23-912/06/06
HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH, OR SURGE EITHER ON
ACCELERATION OR DURING IDLE IN GEAR AND
OCCURS RIGHT AFTER INITIAL COLD ENGINE
START UP
FORD:
2005-2007 F-Super Duty
ISSUE
Some 2005-2007 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.8L 3V engine may exhibit a concern described by the customer as a hesitation, runs rough, or surge either on acceleration or during idle in gear, and occurs right after initial cold engine start up. This concern is intermittent and lasts 15 seconds or less.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release IDS 46.3 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the 2006.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
062309A 2005-2007 F-Super Duty 0.4 Hr.
6.8L 3V: Check For
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
And Reprogram The
Powertrain Control Module
(Do Not Use With 12650D
12650D84)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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