Engine Controls - ABS/TCS Lamp ON, DTC's P193C, U0401 Set

2012 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.7LSECTION Engine Controls - ABS/TCS Lamp ON, DTC's P193C, U0401 Set
TSB 13-1-15

01/29/13

ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)/ADVANCED TRAC
WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED - DTCS P193C AND
U0401 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/23/13

FORD:
2011-2012 Explorer
2011-2013 Edge

LINCOLN:
2011-2013 MKX

ISSUE
Some 2011-2013 Edge, MKX and 2011-2012 Explorer vehicles built on or before 1/23/2013 may exhibit an illuminated ABS or Advanced Trac Light warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P193C and U0401. The concern often occurs when shifting gears or when the engine is idling for long periods with the air conditioning system on.

ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module to the latest calibration using IDS release 83.01 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

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.

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.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

130115A 2011-2013 Edge, MKX 0.4 Hr.
And 2011-2012 Explorer:
Check DTCs Reprogram
The PCM Includes Time
To Clear Codes After
Repair (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04





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