Instruments - Speedometer Inaccurate/Needle Sticking

TSB 10-18-7

09/27/10

SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR NEEDLE STICKING OR
INACCURATE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/25/2010

FORD:
2010 Taurus

LINCOLN:
2010 MKS

ISSUE
Some 2010 Taurus and MKS vehicles built on or before 3/25/2010 may exhibit a speedometer indicator needle which appears to stick or is inaccurate. Symptoms can include an indicated speed lower or higher than actual vehicle speed, and/or when stopped, the indicator needle points to a MPH (Km/h) other than zero. This concern is very intermittent and will clear if the ignition is cycled.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Install the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) and ID vehicle.

2. Select Module Programming.

3. Select Module Reprogramming and then Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).

4. Reprogram the IPC to the latest calibration using IDS release 68.07 and higher or 69.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.9 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

101807A 2010 Taurus, MKS: 0.3 Hr.
Reprogram The IPC (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
10849 04





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