Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Electronic Control Assembly (ECA): Customer Interest
Engine - Hesitation/Stall/Stumble After Cold Start
Article No.
92-19-4
09/09/92
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HESITATION - 3.0L - AFTER COLD START DURING FIRST TWO MILES OF DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/5/92
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STALL - 3.0L - AFTER COLD START DURING FIRST TWO MILES OF DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/5/92
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STUMBLE - 3.0L - AFTER COLD START DURING FIRST TWO MILES OF DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/5/92
FORD:
1992 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992 SABLE
CALIBRATION:
2-10S-R00
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 hesitation, stumble or stall may occur during the first two miles (4 km) or four minutes of driving time after an initial cold start at ambient
temperatures of 50~F (10~C) or below. These symptoms may be caused by the operating strategy of the powertrain EEC IV processor.
ACTION:
Perform the foliowing procedures to determine if a new EEC IV processor with a revised operating strategy is required.
1.
Follow the diagnostic procedures in the 1992 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis Service for the subject symptoms and service as required.
2.
If the concern still exists, install a new EEC IV processor (F3DZ-12A650-LA).
Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal and list the date, dealer number, and summary of alterations performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it
with a clear plastic decal shield.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
