Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0316 Set/Rolling Idle
Article No.02-22-3
11/11/02
^ DRIVEABILITY - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(MIL) WITH P0316 WHEN USING WINTER BLEND
REFORMULATED FUELS AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 50 DEGREES F (10 DEGREES C) DURING
WINTER MONTHS-ROUGH OR ROLLING IDLE
AFTER HOT SOAK RESTART P0191
^ TRANSAXLE - AX4S - 1-2 UPSHIFT HESITATION
COLD - 3.0L 2V/FFV ENGINES
FORD:
2002 TAURUS
MERCURY:
2002 SABLE
ISSUE
Some 3.0L 2V and FFV vehicles may exhibit any of the following:
^ Hot soak restart rough idle
^ Idle dip
^ Intermittent P0191 DTC
^ Check engine light with a P0316 DTC with winter blend reformulated fuels in 50° F (10° C) and above temperatures
^ AX4S equipped vehicles a 1-2 upshift hesitation or sag during cold engine/transmission operation
This may be caused by the Calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
ACTION
Verify the condition and symptoms as stated in the Issue and reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration level. Refer to the following Service Information for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Verify the condition and symptoms as stated in the Issue and reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration level. Refer to the following PCM Calibration Information chart as shown for details.
For vehicles exhibiting a P0316 code, verify the following:
Follow normal diagnostics for the P0316 code and repair any faulty components which could have caused the misfire. If freeze frame data indicates the P0316 occurred after a hot soak and climate temperature during winter months is 50° F (10° C) and above in the northern United States and Canada which are using winter blend reformulated fuels, replace the fuel pump with part number 3F1Z-9H307-AA for 2V or 3F1Z-9H307-BA for FFV.
Obtain an Authorized Modifications 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
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 501000, 607000, 607400, 608000, 608400, 609000, 609400, 609500, 609600, 610000, 610500, 611000, 611500, 618400, 698298
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