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| TSB 13-5-31 |
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| Publication Date: May 29, 2013 | |
| FORD: | 2013 Explorer |
ISSUE:
Some 2013 Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines may exhibit long crank-to-start times and delayed/harsh downshift when commanded in the middle of a 4-5 or 3-5 upshift and delayed upshifts from 3rd, 4th or 5th gear when transmission fluid temperature is below 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit).
ACTION:
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using integrated diagnostic system (IDS) release 85.01 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
| 130531A | 2013 Explorer 3.5L GTDI: Reprogram The PCM Includes Time To Clear Codes (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.3 Hr. |
DEALER CODING
| BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
| recal | 04 |
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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
