Vehicle - RV Towing Calibration

TSB 11-9-14

09/28/11

RECREATIONAL TOWING - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 7/15/2011

FORD:
2011 Fiesta
2012 Focus

ISSUE
Some 2011 Fiesta and 2012 Focus vehicles built on or before 7/15/2011 and equipped with an automatic transmission may experience transmission concerns if the vehicle is towed with all four (4) wheels on the ground or flat towing.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

A new procedure and calibration is available that enables the transmission to enter a neutral mode and provides a visual indicator display on the front control / display interface module (FCDIM).

1. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration level using IDS release 74.06 and higher or 75.02 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.9 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

NOTE

THE PCM AND TCM ARE A MATCHED SET. REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WILL AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE THE TCM.

2. Using IDS, select Powertrain, Transmission Clutch system test, complete procedure.

3. Using IDS select Powertrain, Transmission, Transmission Adaptive Learning and perform each of the following:

a. Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adaptive Learning

b. Shift Drum Adaptive Learning

c. Clutch Adaptive Learning

d. Exit

4. Perform Adaptive Drive Cycle

a. Fiesta - Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-11.

b. Focus - Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.

NOTE
FAILURE TO PERFORM ALL STEPS OF THE ADAPTIVE LEARN ROUTINES AND THE DRIVE CYCLE MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC SHIFTS AND DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS.

5. Print vehicle specific instructions attached at the end of this article and give the appropriate copy to the customer. Ensure the customer is aware of the indicator on the instrument cluster when the vehicle is ready for towing.





a. Fiesta (Figure 1)





b. Focus (Figure 2)

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

110914A 2011 Fiesta, And 2012 1.1 Hrs.
Focus: Reprogram The
PCM And TCM Includes
Time To Perform Adaptive
Learning And Drive Cycle
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7000 04





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