Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L (2009)
Control Module: Customer Interest
Engine, A/T Controls - Harsh 1-2/2-1/5-4 Shifts
TSB 09-15-8
08/10/09
5.4L 3V 6R80 - HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT - HARSH 2-1
DOWNSHIFT WHILE COASTING - HARSH DOWNSHIFT
TO 4TH GEAR - INTERMITTENT P0741
FORD:
2009 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2009 Navigator
ISSUE
Some 2009 Expedition and Navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L 3V engine may exhibit symptoms during warm-up: a harsh 1-2 upshift, harsh 2-1
downshift while coasting 15 MPH (24 Km/h). A harsh downshift into 4th gear at highway speeds 45-70 MPH (72-113 Km/h) may also be experienced.
Some vehicles may have a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0741 torque converter performance code present or stored.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
MECHATRONIC REPAIR/REPLACEMENT IS NOT
AUTHORIZED FOR THIS ISSUE.
1. Install IDS/PDS or equivalent and ID vehicle.
2. Update the Powertrain Control Module/Transmission Control Module (PCM/TCM) calibration using IDS release 61.15 and higher or 62.03 and
higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2009.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
THE TCM CANNOT BE INDEPENDENTLY REPROGRAMMED, REPROGRAM USING THE PMI FUNCTION TO ENSURE THAT ENGINE
AND TRANSMISSION CALIBRATIONS ARE UPDATED TO THE LATEST LEVEL SIMULTANEOUSLY.
a. Verify that the TCM Calibration shows AL3P-7J104-AB part number after reprogramming is complete.
b. Select the following from the IDS tool:
(1) Toolbox.
(2) Powertrain.
(3) OBD Test Modes.
(4) Mode Level 9 Vehicle Info.
(5) TCM Cal Part Number.
NOTE
IT IS CRITICAL THAT TCM KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) BE CLEARED FOR TSB TO BE FULLY AFFECTIVE
3. Clear TCM KAM and adaptive tables.
a. Using IDS:
(1) Open Toolbox.
(2) Choose Powertrain.
