Hard Start, Crank No Start, Runs Rough And/or Black Exhaust Smoke With Block Heater Operation

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TSB 17-0008	5.0L – HARD START/CRANK NO START/RUNS ROUGH AND/OR BLACK EXHAUST SMOKE WHEN STARTING ENGINE AFTER BLOCK HEATER OPERATION
Publication Date: January 20, 2017

ISSUE:

Some 2015-2016 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a hard start, crank no start, runs rough and/or black exhaust smoke concern associated with block heater operation in cold ambient temperatures below -18° Celsius (0° Fahrenheit).

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Is the customer concern hard start, crank no start, runs rough and/or black exhaust smoke in cold ambient temperatures below -18° C (0° F) when using the block heater?
1. Yes – reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) release 103.04 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.
2. No – this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnostics.

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
170008A	2015-2016 F-150 5.0L: Reprogram The PCM And Clear DTCs (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation)	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
RECAL	04

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/SB-10095141-2532.pdf

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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.