Engine, A/T Control - Various Driveability Issues
TSB 07-10-1205/28/07
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY AND AC PERFORMANCE
QUALITY SYMPTOMS - 4.6L 3V 6R60 EQUIPPED
VEHICLES ONLY
FORD:
2006-2007 Explorer
2007 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 06-23-11 and 07-2-8 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 Explorer/Mountaineer and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine and 6R60 transmission may exhibit various driveability and A/C performance quality symptoms.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Apply reprogram to 2006-2007 Explorer/Mountaineer and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles that may exhibit the following symptoms:
SYMPTOMS
^ Cold hesitation/surge
^ Long crank
^ Engine fan noise on cold start and A/C operation
^ High idle during warm up (cold engine)
^ Inaccurate Message Center average fuel economy estimation
^ Overheat indication at idle in gear in high ambient temperatures
^ A/C shutoff at idle in gear in high ambient temperatures
^ Lower than desired RPM during long deceleration
1. Install IDS or equivalent and ID the vehicle.
2. Update the PCM and 1CM calibration using IDS release 48.13 and higher or 49.2 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website. Since the TCM cannot be reprogrammed alone, reprogram the PCM/TCM together to ensure that both engine and transmission calibrations are updated to the latest level simultaneously.
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
071012A 2006-2007 0.6 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer, And
2007 Explorer Sport Trac
4.6L Engine, 6R60
Transmission: Reprogram
PCM And TCM (Do Not
Use With 12650D)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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