Taurus V6-182 3.0L FF (1995)
Powertrain Control Module: Recalls
Campaign - PCM Replacement
February 9, 1995
TO: All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
This Mailgram announces a DELIVERY HOLD and SERVICE PROGRAM 95B60 for certain 1995 Model Explorers built at the Louisville Assembly
Plant January 10, through 12, 1995, Taurus and Sable cars built at the Atlanta Assembly Plant January 5 through, 1995 and the Chicago Assembly Plant
January 5 through 11, 1995.
Some of these vehicles have been built and shipped with powertrain control (PCM) modules which may not function properly, causing varying degrees
of engine rough idle, hesitation and reduction of power.
Dealers are instructed to hold, do not demonstrate or deliver the affected vehicles until the following service instructions are performed.
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
1.
A VIN listing of affected vehicles for your dealership is included with this mailgram. You must verify each vehicle with the listing or with OASIS
before providing this service.
2.
Locate the PCM "tear-tag" to determine the module "catch-word and build-date" code.
Explorers - the tag is located on the bulkhead next to the module main connector.
Taurus/Sable - the tag is located on the rear surface of the driver - side door.
The "catch-word and build-date" tear-tag codes must be exactly as follows:
VEHICLE
PCM CATCH-WORD
PCM BUILD-DATE CODE
Explorer 4.0L
Federal and Canada
"FIG1"
"5A04"
Taurus/Sable 3.0L
Federal and Canada
"MXX0"
"5A04 thru 5A11"
Taurus/Sable 3.0L
California
"SQE0"
"5A06 thru 5A11"
Taurus 3.8L Police
"Z4Y0"
"5A08 thru 5A10"
If the codes match, replace the module. Refer to Section 03-14-14 of the 1995 Taurus/Sable Service Repair Manual or Section 03-14-10 of the 1995
Explorer Service Repair Manual.
If the codes on the tag do not match, perform Step # 4.
3.
Replacement PCM Part Numbers:
For Explorers, use part F5TZ-12A650-ARC
For Taurus and Sable with Federal or Canadian 3.0L engines use part number F5DZ-12A650-FA, for California vehicles use F5DZ-12A650-HA.
For Taurus Police with 3.8L engines, use F44Y-12A650-CA.
4.
Obtain, prepare and attach an Authorized Modifications label (available as part number FCS-8262 on DOES II). Write on the label "PCM
Inspected/Replaced", authority, "Mailgram Dated 02/09/95", your P & A Code and the date of service.
LABOR ALLOWANCES
Inspect PCM for Catch-Word and Build-Date Codes:
Labor Time - 0.2 Hrs.
Inspect PCM for Catch-Word and Build-Date Codes and Replace the PCM:
Labor Time - 0.3 Hrs.