Emission Recall 17E08 – Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming – 2015-2017 Ford Transit

February 15, 2018

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD – Emission Recall 17E08
Certain 2015-2017 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped with a 3.2L Diesel Engine
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle	Model Year	Assembly Plant	Build Dates
Transit	2015-2017	Kansas City	January 17, 2014 through July 21, 2017

 

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS EMISSION RECALL

In the affected vehicles, aftermarket scan tools may not be able to view One-Trip Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has requested that Ford conduct a recall of the affected vehicles to correct this condition.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) release 108.05 or higher.  This service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.

NOTE:  The State of California and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require the completion of emission recall repairs prior to vehicle registration renewal.  For vehicles registered in these states, please provide the owner with a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction certificate after the repair has been performed.  These certificates may be obtained by contacting your regional office.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE

Pending Agency approval, owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of April 23, 2018.  Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

The sale of uncorrected new vehicles to customers could lead to penalties under applicable state and Federal regulations.  Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Owner Notification Letter

 

QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site.  The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.

Sincerely,

 

David J. Johnson

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ATTACHMENT I

NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD – Emission Recall 17E08
Certain 2015-2017 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped with a 3.2L Diesel Engine
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming

 

OASIS ACTIVATION

OASIS will be activated on February 15, 2018.

 

FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION  

FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on February 15, 2018.  Owner names and addresses will be available by May 4, 2018.

NOTE:  Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records.  The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries.

Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

• Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
• Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
• Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
• Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

• Use OASIS to identify and correct all affected vehicles in your new and used vehicle inventory.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.

 

OWNER REFUNDS    

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES  

Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

 

ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)

Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:

• For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual – Section 6 – Ford/Lincoln Program Policies – Field Service Actions (FSA) – Related Damage.
• For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required.
  • o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
• For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair.

 

CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

• Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online.
  • When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number (17E08) is the sub code.
  • For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.
• Additional labor and/or parts must be claimed as related damage on a separate repair line from the FSA. IMPORTANT: Click the radio button on the Related Damage Indicator.

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ATTACHMENT II

NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD – Emission Recall 17E08
Certain 2015-2017 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped with a 3.2L Diesel Engine
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming

 

LABOR ALLOWANCES

Description	Labor Operation	Labor Time
Reprogram the PCM using IDS release 108.05 or higher	17E08B	0.4 Hours

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION

Parts are not required to complete this repair.

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ATTACHMENT III

CERTAIN 2015 – 2017 MODEL YEAR TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.2L DIESEL ENGINE — POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING

 

OVERVIEW

In the affected vehicles, aftermarket scan tools may not be able to view One-Trip Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has requested that Ford conduct a recall of the affected vehicles to correct this condition.  Dealers are to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) release 108.05 or higher.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Module Reprogramming

NOTE:  Reprogram appropriate vehicle modules before performing diagnostics and clear all DTCs after        programming.  For DTCs generated after reprogramming, follow normal diagnostic service procedures.

1. Connect a battery charger to the 12V battery.
2. Reprogram the PCM using IDS release 108.05 or higher.

NOTE:  Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

NOTE:  Follow the IDS on-screen instructions to complete the reprogramming procedure.

3. Disconnect the battery charger from the 12V battery once the reprogramming has completed.

 

Important Information for Module Programming

NOTE:  When programming or reprogramming a module, use the following basic checks to ensure programming completes without errors.

• Make sure the 12V battery is fully charged before carrying out the programming steps and connect IDS/scan tool to a power source.
• Inspect Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and cables for any damage.  Make sure scan tool connections are not interrupted during programming.
• A hardwired connection is strongly recommended.
• Turn off all unnecessary accessories (radio, heated/cooled seats, headlamps, interior lamps, HVAC system, etc.) and close doors.
• Disconnect/depower any aftermarket accessories (remote start, alarm, power inverter, CB radio, etc.).
• Follow all scan tool on-screen instructions carefully.
• Disable IDS/scan tool sleep mode, screensaver, hibernation modes.
• Create all sessions key on engine off (KOEO).  Starting the vehicle before creating a session will cause errors within the programming inhale process.

 

Recovering a module when programming has resulted in a blank module:
NEVER DELETE THE ORIGINAL SESSION!

a. Obtain the original IDS that was used when the programming error occurred during module reprogramming (MR) or programmable module installation (PMI).

b. Disconnect the VCM from the data link connector (DLC) and the IDS.

c. Reconnect the VCM to IDS and then connect to the DLC.  Once reconnected, the VCM icon should appear in the corner of the IDS screen.  If it does not, troubleshoot the IDS to VCM connection.

d. Locate the original vehicle session when programming failed.  This should be the last session used in most cases.  If not, use the session created on the date that the programming failed.

NOTE:  If the original session is not listed in the previous session list, click the Recycle Bin icon at the lower right of the previous session screen.  This loads any deleted sessions and allows you to look through them.  Double-click the session to restore it.

e. Once the session is loaded, the failed process should resume automatically.

f.  If programming does not resume automatically, proceed to the Module Programming menu and select the previously attempted process, PMI or MR.

g. Follow all on-screen prompts/instructions.

h. The last screen on the IDS may list additional steps required to complete the programming process. Make sure all applicable steps listed on the screen are followed in order.

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Reprogramming

Service Information & Reprogramming

 

Module Reprogramming

Diagnostic Software	Interface Device	Complete Vehicle Diagnostics		Module Programming
		1996-2017 Model Year	2018-Present Model Year	1996-2017 Model Year	2018-Present Model Year
IDS/FDRS	VCM, VCM II, VCMM	X	X	X	X
FJDS/FDRS	Compatible J2534 Devices (Including VCM II and VCMM)		X	X	X

Detailed system requirements, installation, and support information for each product is located under the diagnostics tool support tab for each product.

 

Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)

For use with VCM I, VCM II, VMM and VCMM hardware devices only. The complete factory Ford Motor Company vehicle diagnostic tool that provides complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic coverage for all 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The IDS software includes time based access to the IDS software, software updates and calibration files.

 

Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) / Ford Diagnosis & Repair System (FDRS)

For use with compatible J2534 hardware devices. FJDS software provides Ford Module Programming functionality that covers 1996 to present Ford, Lincoln and Mercury module reprogramming functions, plus complete dealership level vehicle diagnostic software for all 2018 to present Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The FJDS software license includes time based access to the FJDS software, software updates and calibration files.

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Latest Calibration Information

Module Build Data (As-Built)

Use VIN to obtain As-Built data

www.motorcraftservice.com

 

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