sluggo1

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12-2-10 3.5L GTDI CALIBRATION UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/7/2012


Publication Date: February 15, 2012

FORD: 2011-2012 F-150


ISSUE:
Some 2011-2012 F150 vehicles built on or before 2/7/2012 and equipped with a 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and driveability concerns.

ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

The calibration update contains improvement actions and enhancements to address the following conditions:

Intermittent engine surge during moderate to light loads at cruise.
Enhancements to misfire monitor detection.
Powertrain control module (PCM) DTC P0430 and/or P0096.
NOTE: INSURE ALL HARD FAULT POWERTRAIN DTCS ARE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE CALIBRATION UPDATE.



If the vehicle exhibits DTC P0430 replace the left bank catalytic converter. Refer to WSM section 309-00. Proceed to Step 2.
Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 77A.03A or higher. This new calibration is not included in the 2012.1A DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.
NOTE: PLEASE 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.




PART NUMBER PART NAME
BL3Z-5E212-E Converter Assy
W520514-S440 Nuts


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: 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.

sluggo1

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http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewt...?f=69&t=105579

redcrew11

drove my truck yesterday and could not get it to repeat the misfire. but it still doesnt have the throttle response like the truck the dealer gave me to drive for 3 days. also the test truck seemed to be smoother with no engine or tranny vibration.

Jocksagent

I don't know if this has been mentioned or not, but what rear end gear ratio does your truck have? If the dealer truck was a 3.73 and yours is taller, that could explain the slower feel of the throttle response.

NorCal-09

It is my understanding, from looking at the 'build and price' web page, that the only two ratios available for the FX4 are 3.73 and 4.10; at least in Calif. and with the EB.

You cannot get a 'taller' i.e., higher ratio gear set in this truck.

Most, it seems, are ordered with the 3.73 ratio. The truck I test drove last Sunday, was not a front-lot 'road test' vehicle; it was right out of the huge back lot of Galpin Ford in SoCal....most likely just received that week.

It had the 3.73's and only about 18 miles on the odometer, was absolutely cold at start, a lot of water vapor out the exhaust, wherein the salesman warmed it up for about 3-5 minutes. I drove it for about 30 + minutes on a variety of roadways (surface streets and freeway with an uphill grade) and it was smooth as glass and very impressive to drive in all aspects, e.g., throttle response, overall feeling of power and acceleration, etc..

It was about 70 deg. that afternoon. I have a copy of the window sticker and the build date on this truck was 03/08/12. I had my 30 year old son and 16 year old daughter with me and they concurred with my perceptions.

I would not hesitate to purchase this EB equipped truck, should I elect not to hold off; and instead, wait for the '13 with the upgraded headlight system.

redcrew11

i dont know what the gears were in the test truck buy mine are 3.73. the test truck throttle was so smooth, little throttle truck move accordingly, little more and starts to get into boost and lots of throttle it was like a rocket and really smooth. mine is like little throttle and doesnt move accordingly so you give it little more throttle and its gets into boost quickly and then you have to let off on throttle cause you are going to fast and coming up on the car in front of you quickly. really kind of dangerous. so please dont comment that i dont know how to drive, i race my 550hp whipple h.o. mustang and i used to race off road buggies.

meterman

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12-2-10 3.5L GTDI CALIBRATION UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/7/2012


I believe this prevents the engine light from coming on. Its hard to prove there is a problem without it.

Just my two cents.

I would not buy an ecoboost until you here these problems are fixed.
Wish I wouldn't have.

Two more cents.

Coonhound693

Took my 2011 Eco build date is 7/11 to my ford dealer for the update. Shop manager stated he can't do the update until ford sends me update in the mail. Is this true or was he bullshi**ing me.

MadocHandyman

That's BS. One, they won't send an update in the mail. If he means a recall notice, there isn't one for this TSB.
Two, tell him to take a moment to read the TSB. The update is for ANYONE with the misfire. There is a code requirement but only for replacing a cat converter.

kds083

Wish I would not have gotten the update. Wait for a real fix if there ever is one because the update does not do anything. My idle was smoother for a week then back to crap and does nothing for the shudder. Overall spent a hour and a half at the dealer for no reason.