AWF21 Aisin 6 Speed Transmission – Unique Transmission Control Module (TCM) – 2012 Ford Fusion & Lincoln MKZ

TSB 12-2-18	AWF21 AISIN 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION BUILT ON OR BETWEEN 8/22/2011 AND 12/05/2011 – UNIQUE TCM PART – SERVICE INFORMATION
Publication Date: February 29, 2012

 

FORD:	2012 Fusion
LINCOLN:	2012 MKZ

 

ISSUE:

Some 2012 Fusion Sport and MKZ vehicles equipped with an AWF21 Aisin transmission built on or between 8/22/2011 and 12/5/2011 have a unique transmission control module (TCM). This interim TCM will not be supplied for service long term. Use of replacement parts will require a reprogramming of the powertrain control module (PCM)/TCM.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Confirm the TCM engineering part number. The TCM part number may be found by locating the TCM on top of the transmission, between and below the air cleaner housing assembly and vehicle battery. If part number is illegible, the service tool (IDS) may be used to query the TCM assembly number separately.
   1. If the TCM part number is:
      1. AE5P-12B565-EA
      2. AE5P-12B565-EB
      3. AE5P-12B565-FA
      4. AE5P-12B565-FB
      5. 9E5P-12B565-MA
      6. 9E5P-12B565-MB
      7. Proceed to Step 2.
   2. If the TCM part number is not listed, this procedure does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) for normal diagnostics.
2. If replacing the TCM or transmission use current service part.
3. Program the PCM and TCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 77A.03 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.1A DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

 

NOTE:

PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE’S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE TRANSMISSION’S UNIQUE PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
AE5Z-7Z369-A	TCM – FWD
AE5Z-7Z369-B	TCM – AWD
AE5Z-7000-C	Transmission – FWD
AE5Z-7000-D	Transmission – AWD

 

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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
120218A	2012 Fusion And MKZ: Reprogram The PCM/TCM And Perform The TCM Initial Learn.	1.0 Hr.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
12B565	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

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