Engine Controls - MIL ON And DTC P0096 Set
TSB 12-6-706/12/12
3.5L GTDI - MIL WITH DTC P0096 - BUILT ON OR
BEFORE 2/7/2012
FORD:
2011-2012 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2011-2012 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injected (GTDI) Ecoboost engine and built on or for before 2/7/2012 may experience malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for P0096 in the powertrain control module (PCM).
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 79.02A or higher. This new calibration is not included in the 2012.5 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.
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
120607A 2011-2012 F-150 3.5L 0.4 Hr.
GTDI: Check DTCs, And
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
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