Engine Controls - A/T Harsh/Erratic/Slow Downshifts
TSB 05-24-512/12/05
HARSH/ERRATIC IS LOW DOWNSHIFTS OR TIP-IN
HESITATION - 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/17/2005
FORD:
2005-2006 Five Hundred
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Montego
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Five Hundred/Montego vehicles built before 10/17/2005, equipped with the 6 speed automatic transmission, may exhibit harsh/erratic/slow downshifts or tip-in hesitation.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) and the transmission control module (TCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B39.14 and higher or B40.2 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the B40 CD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
To reprogram the TCM, first identify the vehicle with the WDS, select module programming and press tic, select PCM and press tic, and follow all screen prompts.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
052405A 2005-2006 Five 0.6 Hr.
Hundred/Montego 3.0L
Engine With AWF-21
Transmission: Check
Diagnostic Trouble Codes,
Reprogram The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) And
The Transmission Control
Module (Do Not Use With
12650D, 12650D84)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14C337 04
OASIS CODES: 502000, 611000, 611500
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