Mustang V8-5.0L (2011)
Engine Control Module: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0300-P0308 Set
TSB 11-3-31
03/31/11
5.0L - P0301 THRU P0308 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE
8/16/2010
FORD:
2011 Mustang
ISSUE
Some 2011 Mustang vehicles built on or before 8/16/2010 equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminating
with one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308 present.
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 72.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in
the VCM 2011.3 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
2. A Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction will need to be learned. Use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction
procedure. From the IDS toolbox select:
^
Powertrain
^
Service Functions
^
Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction
^
Follow prompts
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.
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.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
110331A
2011 Mustang 5.0L: Check
0.5 Hr.
DTCs, Reprogram The
PCM And Perform Misfire
Monitor Neutral Profile
Correction Procedure (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
RECALEM
04
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