Jay03GT

FYI, there is a reflash for our trucks. I was programming mine for the TBC install and decided to check for an updated program. Well to my suprise there was an update, my truck was built in mid-late Feb. So I went ahead and did the update.
Been driving it for a few days now, and I notice I don't get the bump on the 2-1 downshift anymore. Wasn't a big deal to me before, but I started paying attention to it more. I notice watching the shift indicator it doesn't shift to 2nd gear when coming to a stop now, it goes from 3rd to 1st, and no bump. Also haven't noticed the slight rough idle when cold, will pay more attention to that in the future. Again, it wasn't a big deal to me before, but I haven't noticed it the last few mornings and will start looking for it now to compare.

Yippie21

So we have to go to the dealer for a "flash", right?? Or is there a way to flash from home?

truckerdude

If you are a ford tech is their a tsb?

EdCaffreyMS

I've had some issues with my truck (2011/EB/Scab/4x4), and it spent 8 days at the dealership...they could find no "codes", so they went to FoMoCo for input. Ford advised them to reflash both the PCM and TCM. When I picked the truck up last Friday afternoon, I learned that Ford has released two entire new versions of the software for my truck, since it was built in Feb. The Service Manager told me that Ford normally does not do this while a vehicle production run is going on, so if new software was released, there had to be a good reason. (these were not updates...they were entire new software versions, the first superseded the "as built" software for trucks produced between 1 Jan and 1 Apr, and the second superseded the previous one.)
Since the reflash, my truck has improved greatly. The first thing I noticed was the "Miles to E" when the tank if full. Prior to the reflash the most it ever read was 357...since the reflash it reads 409-411 after a fill up. I've only driven it on short runs in town, but did a 20 mile round trip yesterday, right after topping off the tank, and when I got home the average MPG on the dash was at 21.2mpg....which is a milestone for this truck, considering the best it's ever been before the reflash (town or highway) was 16.9mpg. The idle stutter that I have experienced since taking delivery is gone, and many of the other issues I've experienced have not occurred since the reflash.

I have to believe that if this happened with my truck, there must be others that were produced in the same time frame running around with similar issues, that could benefit from a reflash to the updated software.

pfbz

Version numbers or TSB's would sure be nice...

p38fln

TSB 11-7-20 "MIL ON WITH DTC P0711, P2610, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P2111 OR P2112 - Built on or before 4/1/2011"
Applies to 3.5, 3.7, 5.0 and 6.2 liter engines

The rough idle on the 3.5 is addressed by this TSB although not mentioned in the title it is mentioned in the details.

truckerdude

Post the whole tsb if you can, or at least the text

pfbz

If anybody has this .pdf but isn't able to post it, I'd be happy to get it via email/fax/regular mail and ensure it is saved/posted in a high res format.

In fact it would be really fabulous is we could get a TSB library going... I've seen it done on other car forums and it is often an invaluable resource.

Here is an example of a nice TSB library on a Touareg forum (have an '04 V8).Touareg TSB Library

p38fln

here's the full text of the TSB. The tables at the bottom aren't shown, they just say that it's a 0.4 hour job, part no. recalem, condition code 04.

FORD:
2011 F-150


This article supersedes TSB 11-4-13 to update the Title and Issue Statement to include additional DTCs. ISSUE:

Some 2011 F-150 vehicles built on or before 4/1/2011 may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0711, P2610, P2111 or P2112. Additionally, flex fuel capable engines 3.7L and 5.0L may exhibit a hard start in cold ambient temperatures less than 10° C (50° F) when using flex fuel, or may exhibit a MIL illuminated with DTCs P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 after a fueling event.
ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 72.02 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.3 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.
   The calibration update contains improvement actions and enhancements to address the following by engine configuration:

3.5L Ecoboost Engine:

• Improved Idle Stability Calibration
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P0711 DTC
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P2610 DTC

3.7L Engine:

• Improved Flex Fuel Calculation after Refueling Event to prevent False P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 DTC
• Improved Cold Start Calibration when using E-85 Ethanol or mixture of Flex Fuel in cold ambient temperatures less than 10° C (50° F).
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P0711 DTC
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P2610 DTC

5.0L Engine:

• Improved Flex Fuel Calculation after Refueling Event to prevent False P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 DTC
• Improved Cold Start Calibration when using E-85 Ethanol or mixture of Flex Fuel in cold ambient temperatures less than 10° C (50° F).
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P0711 DTC
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P2610 DTC
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P2111/P2112 DTC

6.2L Engine:

• Improved Calibration to prevent False P0711 DTC
• Improved Calibration to prevent False P2610 DTC

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

pfbz

You 'da man!

Thanks!