16-0037

6.8L - ILLUMINATED MIL - VARIOUS DTCS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE
2/15/2016
TSB 16-0037
FORD:
2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis, F-59 Commercial Stripped Chass
ISSUE
Some 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles built on or before 2/15/2016 and
equipped with a 6.8L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code
(DTC) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, P0309 and/or P0310 present in powertrain
control module (PCM) memory with no other drivability symptoms.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or equivalent, retrieve DTCs from the PCM. Is DTC P0300, P0301, P0302,
P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, P0309 and/or P0310 present in the PCM memory ?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal
diagnostics.
2. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 99.03 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the
internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at
www.motorcraftservice.com.
3. Perform misfire monitor neutral profile correction procedure from the IDS toolbox: Select Powertrain, Service
Functions, Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction and follow on screen prompts.
4. Clear DTCs.
NOTE: ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT
STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE TRANSMISSION'S UNIQUE
PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER
WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL
UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
OPERATION
160037A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis 6.8L
Engine: Retrieve DTCs Reprogram The PCM And Perform Misfire
Monitor Neutral Profile Correction (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
0.3 Hr.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are
determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
RECALEM
CONDITION CODE
04
NOTE: The information contained in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job
properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service.The
procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership
to determine whether the bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan
coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves
the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2016 Ford Motor Company
Online Publication Date March 3, 2016
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