A/T Control - Harsh Shift/Upshift Flare/Harsh Engagement

TSB 10-21-9

11/08/10

6F35 TRANSMISSION - HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT - 3-4
UPSHIFT FLARE - HARSH ROLLING ENGAGEMENT

FORD:
2010 Fusion
2009-2010 Escape

MERCURY:
2010 Milan
2009-2010 Mariner

ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 Escape, Mariner, 2010 Fusion and Milan vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit harsh 2-3 upshift after cold soak and/or 3-4 upshift flare after cold soak. Vehicles may also exhibit harsh rolling engagements if vehicle is shifted into reverse or drive before coming to a complete stop.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 69.04 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.9 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

2. The fluid level must also be set to the top hole (top of the cross hatch) on the dip stick, the fluid must be at operation temperature of 185-200 °F (85-93 °C) before the fluid level can be checked or set.

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

102109A 2009-2010 Escape, 0.7 Hr.
Mariner 2010 Fusion,
Milan: Reprogram The
PCM, Includes Time To
Check And Adjust
Transmission Fluid Level
After Bringing
Transmission Fluid Up To
Operating Temperature
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04





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