Engine Controls - Cold Start Hesitation/Intake Backfire
TSB 08-4-403/03/08
COLD START ROUGH
RUNNING/HESITATION/BACKFIRE - 4.6 ONLY
FORD:
2007-2008 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2007-2008 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine, may exhibit a rough running, hesitation and/or induction backfire during the first drive away event following an overnight or extended soak. No diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) or other driveability concerns should be observed. This typically occurs when the ambient temperature is below 60 °F (16 °C). The event will last only 20-40 seconds and normal operation will return once the system enters closed loop.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
IF OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS ARE PRESENT OR NOTED BY THE CUSTOMER, DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS TSB. FOLLOW NORMAL WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) DIAGNOSTICS.
NOTE
NO DTC'S WILL BE PRESENT WITH THE CONDITION THIS CALIBRATION IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS. IF DTC'S ARE PRESENT DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS TSB. FOLLOW NORMAL WSM DIAGNOSTICS.
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 53.4 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.1 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
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
080404A 2007-2008 F-150 4.6: 0.3 Hr.
Check DTCs Reprogram
The PCM Authorization
Decal Not Required (Do
Not Use With 12650D)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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