Mountaineer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T, Engine Controls - Low Speed Driveline Bump
TSB 08-24-4
12/08/08
DRIVELINE BUMP WHILE BRAKING - BELOW 10 MPH
(16 KM/H)
FORD:
2006-2008 Explorer
2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2008 Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 08-4-16 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2008 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with a 6R60 transmission may exhibit a bump feeling
while braking to a stop less than 10 MPH (16 Km/h). The following procedure will improve the bump felt while braking to a stop.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE MECHATRONIC UNIT. MECHATRONIC REPAIR / REPLACEMENT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
THIS ISSUE.
1.
Install Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) / Portable Diagnostic Software (PDS) or equivalent and ID the vehicle.
2.
Update the powertrain control module (PCM) and transmission control module (TCM) calibration using IDS release 57.11 and higher or 58.2 and
higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website. Since the TCM
cannot be independently reprogrammed, reprogram the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) function to ensure that engine and transmission
calibrations are updated to the latest level simultaneously.
NOTE
AUTHORIZATION DECAL NOT REQUIRED.
a.
Verify that the TCM Calibration shows 8L2P-7J104-AC, (8L2P-7J 104-CC for builds after 12/3/2007) part number after reprogramming is
complete.
Select the following from the IDS tool, Toolbox, Powertrain, OBD Test Modes, Mode Level 9 Vehicle Info, TCM Cal Part Number.
3.
Clear TCM keep alive memory (KAM) and adaptive tables.
a.
Using IDS:
(1)
Open Toolbox.
(2)
Choose Powertrain.
(3)
Choose Reset KAM.
(4)
Then Choose TCM.
b.
Using PDS:
(1)
Choose all Tests and Calibrations.
(2)
Scroll down the menu and Choose Reset TCM KAM.
NOTE
