F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN Z CNG (2003)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine, A/T Controls - Erratic A/T Shifting Over 50 MPH
TSB 07-14-8
07/23/07
ERRATIC SHIFTS - SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH (80
KM/H) AND/OR ENGAGEMENT SHUDDER
FORD:
2003-2005 Excursion
2003-2007 F-Super Duty
2004-2007 E-350, E-450
2006 F-53 Motorhome Chassis
2006-2007 Low Cab Forward
ISSUE
Some 2003-2005 Excursion (Diesel), 2003-2007 F-Super Duty (Diesel), 2005-2007 F-Super Duty (Gas), 2004-2007 E-Series (E-350, E450) (Diesel),
2005-2007 E-Series (E-350, E-450) (Gas), 2006 F53 Stripped Chassis (Gas), 2006-2007 LCF (Diesel) trucks, all equipped with a TorqShift
Transmission may exhibit erratic shifts at speeds above 50 MPH (80 Km/h) and/or an engagement shudder when shifting from drive to reverse or reverse
to drive. Additionally, some 2005-2007 E-Series (E-350, E-450) (Gas) equipped with a TorqShift Transmission may also exhibit a 3-1 downshift clunk
below 1 MPH (2 Km/h) while coasting to a stop. All of the customer concerns listed might be caused by the PCM or TCM calibration.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM), for gas applications, or the transmission control module (TCM), for diesel applications to the latest
calibration using IDS release 49.11 and higher or 50.2 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.7 DVD. Calibration files may
also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT:
Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
071408A
2005-2007 F-Super Duty,
0.4 Hr.
2005-2007 E-Series
350-450, 2006 F-53
Stripped Chassis With
Gasoline Engine And
TorqShift Transmission:
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With 12650D,
12650D84)
071408B
2003-2005 Excursion,
0.7 Hr.
2003-2007 F-Super Duty,
2004-2007 E-Series
350/450 With Diesel
Engine And TorqShift
Transmission: Reprogram
The PCM (Do Not Use
With 12650D, 12650D84)
MT071408
2006-2007 Low Cab
Actual
Forward (LCF): Reprogram
Time
The PCM: Claim Labor
Performed As Actual Time:
Actual Time.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
RECAL
04
