Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
b.
Referring to the calibration charts (Figures 1 and 2), select the applicable file and reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) using the
TSB Service Procedure and WDS/IDS release B40.5 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
2.
If the concern is a 2001 - 2003 Escape with transaxle shudder, drain, flush and refill the transmission fluid with MERCON(R) Multi-Purpose
Automatic Transmission Fluid. Then, referring to the calibration charts (Figures 1 and 2), select the applicable file and reprogram the PCM using
the TSB Service Procedure and WDS/IDS release B40.5 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
3.
When reprogramming the PCM use blank path programming. Select the proper file from the chart and manually enter the PCM part number or tear
tag number to obtain the updated calibration file.
To Perform Blank Path Programming:
1.
Connect WDS/IDS to vehicle.
2.
Select "16 pin", select "All others, except those below", press TICK.
3.
Screen shows installation of cable, press TICK.
4.
Screen shows to turn ignition ON. DO NOT TURN IGNITION ON. Press TICK.
5.
Screen shows progress bar, then screen tells you "No communication can be established with the PCM" and asks you if you want to retry? Select
"NO". With the ignition key still OFF, press TICK.
6.
Screen shows to turn ignition ON. Keep ignition in the "OFF" position, press TICK and you will be asked to cycle the key "ON" and "OFF" a few
times. Please keep the key position in the "OFF" position through the key cycles.
7.
Screen will show "The diagnostic tester is unable to communicate with this vehicle." You will be prompted to "select a vehicle from the vehicle
list", press TICK.
8.
A list of vehicles will be displayed, select ALL OTHERS, and press TICK.
9.
Screen shows "To enable WDS to reprogram the PCM with the correct calibration", enter one of the following: Vehicle Calibration number (7
digits), Tear Tag number (4 digits), or PCM part number, press TICK.
10.
Highlight the box next to the selection chosen, and enter ONLY ONE of the selections listed above. Press TICK.
11.
Follow and answer correctly all remaining screens. Once PCM is reprogrammed communication should be reestablished and PATS system can be
reset (if necessary) per Workshop Manual, Section 419-01.
