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NHTSA ID Number: 10152486
Manufacturer Communication Number: 18N04-S1
Summary
Certain 2018 Model Year F-150, 2019 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Superduty and 2019 Model Year F-650 through F-750 Medium Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Diesel Engine – Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
7 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | F-150 | 2018 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2019 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2019 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2019 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2019 |
| FORD | F-650 SD | 2019 |
| FORD | F-750 SD | 2019 |
November 30, 2018
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 18N04 – Supplement #1
Certain 2018 Model Year F-150, 2019 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Superduty
and 2019 Model Year F-650 through F-750 Medium Duty Vehicles Equipped with a
Diesel Engine
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT
- 2019 MY F650 through F-750 Medium Duty Trucks are being added to this program.
- Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) release version updated.
PROGRAM TERMS
This is a one-time repair program with no time or mileage limits. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners.
URGENCY
Dealers are encouraged to complete this service on all in stock and customer vehicles brought in for any reason to ensure vehicles meet conditional certifications described in the Reason For Program section below.
VEHICLES COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
| F-150 | 2018 | Dearborn | September 13, 2017 through October 4, 2018 |
| F-250 through F-550 | 2019 | Kentucky Truck | March 5, 2018 through August 22, 2018 |
| Ohio | May 7, 2018 through August 28, 2018 | ||
| F-650 through F-750 | 2019 | Ohio | April 18, 2018 through November 3, 2018 |
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS.
REASON FOR PROGRAM
In all of the affected vehicles, the Diesel engines received a conditional certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). While current vehicles comply with CARB and EPA emissions regulatory requirements, the conditional certificate requires Ford to implement an enhanced calibration, which must be applied to all affected vehicles that come into the dealer.
SERVICE ACTION
If an affected vehicle comes into the dealership for any reason, dealers are to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) release 111.06 or higher. This service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
No owner notification will be mailed on this program.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances
Attachment III: Technical Information
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
ATTACHMENT I
Customer Satisfaction Program 18N04 – Supplement #1
Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 and 2019 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Superduty Vehicles
Equipped with a Diesel Engine
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on October 11, 2018.
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will not be activated for this service action.
SOLD VEHICLES
- Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.
- Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership
STOCK VEHICLES
- Perform this program on all affected vehicles in stock prior to delivery.
- Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory
TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES
Title branded, salvaged vehicles and vehicles with cancelled warranty coverage are eligible for this program unless emission coverage is explicitly cancelled, as indicated by one of the following OASIS Warranty Cancellation Messages only:
- SCRAPPED UNIT – ALL WARRANTY CANCELLED – TOTAL INCLUDING EMISSIONS
- ALL WARRANTY CANCELLED INCLUDING EMISSIONS
OWNER REFUNDS
Refunds are not approved for this program.
RENTAL VEHICLES
The use of rental vehicles is 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 / General Information & Special Circumstances for FSA’s / Related Damage.
- For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the Related Damage radio button checked.
- Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
- F-650/F-750 trucks – 2 years, regardless of miles driven
- Ford
- 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
- Claim Entry: 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 18N04 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.
- Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a separate repair line from the FSA with same claim type and sub code as described in Claim Entry above.
IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.
- Program Terms: This program does not have mileage or time limit.
ATTACHMENT II
Customer Satisfaction Program 18N04
Certain 2018 Model Year F-150 and 2019 Model Year F-250 through F-550 Superduty Vehicles
Equipped with a Diesel Engine
Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming
LABOR ALLOWANCES
| Description | Labor Operation | Labor Time |
| F-150 through F-550 Reprogram PCM using IDS release 111.06 or higher. | 18N04B | 0.4 hours |
| F-650 through F-750 Reprogram PCM using IDS release 111.06 or higher. | 18N04C | 0.5 hours |
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Parts are not required to complete this repair.
ATTACHMENT III
CERTAIN 2018 MODEL YEAR F-150, 2019 F-250 THROUGH F-550 SUPERDUTY, AND 2019 F-650 THROUGH F-750 MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE — POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING.
OVERVIEW
In all of the affected vehicles, the Diesel engines received a conditional certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). While current vehicles comply with CARB and EPA emissions regulatory requirements, the conditional certificate requires Ford to implement enhanced calibration, which must be applied to all affected vehicles that come into the dealer.
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.
NOTE: Make sure the IDS computer does not enter sleep mode during programming.
2. Reprogram the Power Control Module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) release 111.06 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the Internet prior to reprogramming.
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.
Customer Satisfaction Program 18N04 – Supplement #1
November 30, 2018
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Reprogramming
Service Information & Reprogramming
Module Reprogramming
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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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Mine did the same thing, and doesn’t tow as well as it did before the reprogram
After having the Powertrain Control Module reprogrammed (18-NO4B ) I noticed a drop in acceleration and it seems like the transmission shift points are different. Does this reprogramming change the power output? It seem to affect my truck. I had the reprogramming at El Cajon Ford in El Cajon California. I’m wondering if anyone has had the same experience?