Engine, A/T Controls - Harsh Upshifts/Downshifts
TSB 09-18-309/21/09
6F35 - HARSH 3-1 OR 2-1 ROLLING STOP
DOWNSHIFT - HESITATION DURING LOW SPEED
MANEUVERS - 2-3 OR 3-4 UPSHIFT FLARE COLD
STARTS - NO DTCS
FORD:
2010 Fusion
2009 Escape
MERCURY:
2010 Milan
2009 Mariner
This article supersedes TSB 09-14-7 to update the IDS version of software and vehicle built date.
ISSUE
Some 2009 Escape, Mariner, 2010 Fusion and Milan vehicles built on or before 8/2/2009 and equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit harsh 3-1 or 2-1 rolling stop downshift or downshift hesitation during throttle tip-in/tip-out 3-4-2 downshift maneuver at vehicle speeds between 20-40 MPH (32-64 Km/h). Also may have 2-3 or 3-4 upshift flare during cold starts (engine off for 2 or more hours). There is a new calibration that will improve the transmission downshift maneuver under these conditions and also improve 2-3, 3-4 upshift flare when vehicle is cold.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 62.11 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2009.7 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
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
091803A 2009 Escape, Mariner, 0.3 Hr.
2010 Fusion, Milan:
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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