TSB 16-0168

TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION OR CONCERNS ON VEHICLES
WITHOUT A TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 17FEB-2016
TSB 16-0168
FORD:
2016-2017 E-350, E-450
ISSUE
Some 2016-2017 E-Series 350/450 vehicles equipped without a traction control switch and built on or before 17-Feb-2016
may have traction control function or traction control related symptoms. Vehicles without a traction control switch are not
intended to have traction control.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 103.01 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.
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
160168A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2016-2017 Econoline: Reprogram The PCM (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
0.3 Hr.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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.
RECAL
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 December 16, 2016
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