TSB 16-0126

3.5L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DTC P130D - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 13SEP-2016
TSB 16-0126
FORD:
2016-2017 Transit
ISSUE
Some 2016-2017 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and built on or before 13-Sep-2016 may exhibit an
illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P130D and no related performance
concern. An occasional spark knock noise may be noticed with this condition.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool to the data link connector
(DLC). Does the vehicle exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P130D stored in the powertrain control module (PCM)
memory?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal
diagnostics
2. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 102.02 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
160126A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2016-2017 Transit 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTCs And 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 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 September 21, 2016
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