Engine - Stall On Deceleration/Intermittent Stall
Article No.97-17-9
08/18/97
STALL - ON DECELERATION AND/OR INTERMITTENT
STALL IN WARM WEATHER - VEHICLES BUILT
THROUGH 8/18/96 AND SHO BUILT THROUGH 8/6/96
FORD:
1996 TAURUS SHO, TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996 SABLE
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct a service part number.
CALIBRATION:
6-10A-R07, 6-10A-R10, 6-10A-R11, 6-10A-R12, 6-10S-R07, 6-10S-R10, 6-105-R11, 6-10S-R12, 6-10B-R06, 6-10B-R10, 6-10B-R11, 6-10B-R12, 6-10T-R06, 6-10T-R10, 6-10T-R11, 6-10T-R12, 6-14A-R07, 6-14A-R08, 6-14A-R10, 6-14A-R11, 6-14S-R07, 6-14S-R08, 6-14S-R10, 6-14S-R11, 6LDA-JAD
WARNING:
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.
ISSUE:
Some vehicles may stall on deceleration and/or have an intermittent stall in warm weather. This may be caused by the vapor control valve not supplying a steady flow of fuel from the tank to the intake manifold.
ACTION:
Replace the fuel tank, vapor control valve, fuel fill tube cap and clamp. Install heat shield over fuel tank and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This should reduce the possibility of stalling. Refer to the following text for details.
Perform all diagnostics for stalling by following the procedures outlined in the 1996 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Service Manual and 1996 Taurus/Sable Service Manual, Pages 03-13-5 through 03-13-8. Check to be sure Grounds 401 (sedans) and 400 (wagons) are secure. Check for a kink in the canister vent hose and repair as required.
If no other concerns are using the latest level CD-ROM update disc and refer to the PCM Application Chart for correct PCM usage. Replace the fuel tank, vapor control valve, and vapor management valve by following the procedure outlined in the Instruction Sheet included in the Fuel System Service Kit.
Obtain an Authorized Modification Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
Parts Block
Enter value for 4: User requested Interrupt or EOF detected.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 97-16-3
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
971709A Reprogram Powertrain 0.2 Hr.
Control Module (PCM)
971709B Replace Powertrain Control 0.4 Hr.
Module (PCM) 3.0L MFI
971709C Replace Powertrain Control 0.5 Hr
Module (PCM) - 3.0L
DOHC
971709D Replace Powertrain Control 0.6 Hr.
Module (PCM) - 3.4L SHO
971709E Replace Fuel Tank, Vapor 1.4 Hrs.
Control Valve, And Vapor
Management Valve
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9C047 01
OASIS CODES: 607000, 607400, 607700