Erratic Operation Of Electrical Features When Using Up-Fitted Accessories With High Electrical Load Devices Such As Snow Plow

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TSB 17-0043	6.2L/6.8L – ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL FEATURES WHEN USING UP-FITTED ACCESSORIES WITH HIGH ELECTRICAL LOAD DEVICES SUCH AS SNOW PLOW – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 08-APR-2017
Publication Date: May 16, 2017

This article supersedes TSB 17-0018 to update the engine coverage, Service Procedure and add a production fix.

ISSUE:

Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 6.8L engine and built on or before 08-Apr-2017 may exhibit any or all of the following concerns at times of high electrical system draw such as snow plow operation, instrument cluster backlighting inoperative, erratic climate control blower motor operation, the red brake warning indicator flickering, and/or low battery – features temp turned off message in the message center.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Reprogram the body control module (BCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 105.01 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.
Check the engine displacement and vehicle build date. Is the vehicle equipped with a 6.2L engine and was the vehicle built on or before 01-Oct-2016?
1. Yes – proceed to Step 4.
2. No – proceed to Step 3.
Check the engine displacement and vehicle build date. Is the vehicle equipped with a 6.8L engine and was the vehicle built on or before 20-Feb-2017?
1. Yes – proceed to Step 4.
2. No – repair is complete.
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 105.01 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.

NOTE: 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.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
170043A	2017 F-Super Duty 6.2L/6.8L: Reprogram The BCM (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.3 Hr.
170043B	2017 F-Super Duty 6.2L/6.8L: Reprogram The BCM And PCM (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.4 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
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.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
15604	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.