Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
PCM - MIL ON/DTCs from P0300 To P0308 Present
Article No.
97-9-7
04/28/97
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)
ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) P0300, PO301, PO302, P0303, P0304, P0305,
P0306, P0307, PO308 - NO DRIVEABILITY
CONCERNS - 4.6L 2V ENGINES ONLY
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LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)
ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCS) PO3OO, PO301, PO3O2, P0303, P0304, PO305,
P0306, PO3O7, P0308 - NO DRIVEABILITY
CONCERNS - 4.6L 2V ENGINES ONLY
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POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCMH REPROGRAM - 4.6L 2V ENGINES ONLY
FORD:
1996 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include a statement which will include all prior calibrations to the ones listed.
CALIBRATION:
The calibrations listed are current calibrations. Past calibrations for the listed vehicles are also included.
6-18B-R10, 6-18E-R10, 6-18F-R11, 6-18H-R11, 6-18I-R11, 6-18J-R10, 6-18M-R11, 6-18N-R11, 6-18P-R10, 6-18Q-R10, 6-18S-R10, 6-19A-R10,
6-19C-R10, 6-19P-R10, 6-19T-R10, 6-20A-R10, 6-20C-R10, 6-20P-R10, 6-20T-R10
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:
The "Check Engine" Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,
P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308 may be stored in continuous memory. There may be no driveability concerns present. The misfire monitor is looking for
concerns before the engine is warm and stabilized. This TSB article has been coded on OASIS to enable this service repair to be performed on all
referenced calibrations.
ACTION:
Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using the Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS) or New Generation Star (NGS) Tester or replace
the PCM of all affected vehicles. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
NOTE:
REGIONAL APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE PCM.
NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING CHARTS LIST ALL CURRENT CALIBRATION REVISIONS. PAST CALIBRATIONS FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ON
THIS CHART ARE ALSO INCLUDED. ALL VEHICLES WITH AFFECTED CALIBRATIONS SHOULD RECEIVE THE UPDATED
SERVICE CALIBRATION.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
For all customer concerns except MIL On, conduct normal diagnostics and repair as required. Upon completion of repairs, proceed to Step 3. For
MIL On concerns, proceed to Step 2.
2.
Perform an EEC Diagnostic Quick Test to check for DTCs in memory:
For all DTCs present except the ones listed in the Title, complete normal diagnostics and repair as required, then go to Step 3. Refer to the
