TSB160042
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: TSB160042
6.8l - hydromax instrument cluster icoin illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) C149D built on or before 03/02/2016
- 2016 -
Models from 2016
2016 FORD F-53 |
2016 FORD F-59 |
6.8L - HYDROMAX® INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ICON ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C149D - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/2/2016 TSB 16-0042 FORD: 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis, F-59 Commercial Chassis ISSUE Some 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine and built on or before 3/2/2016 may exhibit Hydromax® instrument cluster icon illuminated with DTC C149D present in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module memory. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or equivalent, retrieve DTCs from the ABS module. Is DTC C149D present in the ABS module 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 powertrain control module (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. 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 160042A DESCRIPTION TIME 2016 F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis 6.8L Engine: 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 March 14, 2016 PAGE1