Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Engine Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Delayed 1st to 2nd Gear Shift
Article No.
96-8-2
04/08/96
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DELAYED 1-2 SHIFT - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/95
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TRANSMISSION - DELAYED 1-2 SHIFT - 4.6L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/95
FORD:
1996 CROWN VICTORIA
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996 GRAND MARQUIS
This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include part numbers for Powertrain Control Modules (PCMs).
CALIBRATION:
6-18F-R05, 6-18H-R05, 6-18I-R05, 6-18M-R05, 6-18N-R05, 6-18H-M05
WARNING:
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE
CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.
ISSUE:
A delayed 1-2 transmission shift may occur on some vehicles. This may be due to the engine calibration 1-2 shift speeds being set high.
ACTION:
Use the following Service Procedure to determine if a new Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with a revised calibration is required.
NOTE:
DEALERS WITH SERVICE BAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (SBDS) ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN REGIONAL APPROVAL WHEN IT IS
NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE PCM.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Perform the diagnostic procedure in the 1996 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Car/Truck Service Manual. Service as required.
2.
Reprogram the PCM by following the SBDS reprogramming tool, January, 1996 CD-ROM or later. If SBDS is not available, replace the PCM.
Dealers with SBDS are required to reprogram the PCM with the appropriate calibration per the Application Chart. Only non-SBDS dealers are
permitted to replace the PCM. Refer to the Application Chart for correct calibration or part number.
