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| 2.7L OR 3.7L – STUCK IN PARK WITH SHIFT SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND DTC P164E – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/21/2016 |
| LINCOLN: | 2016 MKX |
ISSUE:
Some 2016 MKX vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.7L engine and built on or before 1/21/2016 may exhibit a stuck in Park condition with a shift system fault message and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P164E in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Some vehicles may also have a no crank condition.
There is a new PCM calibration to correct this condition.
ACTION:
Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS or Ford J2534 release 98.05 or higher.
Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates.
Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.
Service Information & Reprogramming
Software necessary to program electronic modules to the latest calibration level, perform module initialization (PATS), and set Programmable Parameters on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.
Ford Module Programming (FMP) is a software application that allows subscribers to program electronic modules on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. It can be used for:
- Reprogramming emission-related (OBDII) modules on some vehicles manufactured in 1995 and all vehicles manufactured from 1996 to the present
- Reprogramming or reconfiguring non-emission-related modules on many vehicles (UBP and MS-CAN not supported)
In addition, module initialization (PATS) functions such as Keycode Erase/Reprogram and PCM Parameter Reset can be done using this application.
J2534 Device 
using Ford Module Programming (FMP) can Reprogram and Configure most Modules.
Latest Calibration Information
Module Build Data (As-Built)
Use VIN to obtain As-Built data
