Engine Controls - Car Rolls in Drive/Reverse on Inclines
TSB 08-1-801/21/08
STOPPED ON INCLINE - IN DRIVE OR REVERSE -
WITHOUT BRAKE APPLIED - VEHICLE ROLLS - BUILT
BEFORE 11/28/2007
FORD:
2008 Taurus X, Taurus
MERCURY:
2008 Sable
ISSUE
For 2008 Taurus/Sable/Taurus X vehicles built before 11/28/2007, it is normal for the vehicle to roll while stopped on a slight incline, with the vehicle in drive or reverse gear and the brakes are not applied. There is a new calibration that will improve the hold capability on a slight grade and improve the ability to creep in drive and reverse. Customers should be advised that using the brake is still the best way to avoid rolling on a incline, grade, or hill.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 52.4 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
THIS NEW CALIBRATION WAS IMPLEMENTED IN PRODUCTION ON 11/28/2007 AND THIS TSB DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY VEHICLE BUILT AFTER THAT DATE.
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
080108A 2008 Taurus, Taurus X, 0.4 Hr.
Sable Built Before
11/28/2007: Reprogram
The PCM Includes Time
To Check DTCs (Do Not
Use With 12650D)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
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