05B35

[Keith Browning]

Customer Satisfaction Program 05B35

 

 

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Certain 2005–2006 Model Year F-250/350/450/550, and E350/450 Vehicles Equipped with 6.0L Diesel Engines

Engine Control Modules-Recalibration

 

 

 

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

 

Certain 2005-2006 model year E350/450 vehicles equipped with 6.0L diesel engines built from 3/4/2005 through 8/7/2005.

Certain 2005-2006 model year F-250/350/450/550 vehicles equipped with 6.0L diesel engines built from 1/19/2005 through 7/31/2005.

Note: Only certain vehicles built in the above time frame are affected by this Customer Satisfaction Program. The remaining vehicles will be serviced under Voluntary Emissions Recall 05E16. Please consult OASIS to be sure you are administering the correct program.

 

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com. This information will be available on January 9, 2006.

 

 

REASON FOR THIS RECALL

 

The engine control modules on the affected vehicles may not be calibrated to the latest software levels, adversely affecting the performance and reliability of the engine.

 

 

SERVICE ACTION

 

Dealers are to recalibrate (reflash) the engine control modules with the latest level software. This must also be performed on all of the affected vehicles in your inventory prior to delivery.

 

Be sure that your Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) is updated using WDS release B40.7 and higher or B41.1 and higher. THIS NEW CALIBRATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE B41 CD. Calibration files may also be obtained at http://www.motorcraft.com (refer to Attachment III for software levels).

 

2005 Model Year F-Series Vehicles Operated in Cold Weather

 

Note: After the update, 2005 model year F-Series vehicles operated in cold weather may experience a small reduction in acceleration during the first few minutes of cold engine operation. Customers in this category will be notified of this.