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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012F 150 2WD V8-5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTMEMORY SYS - INCORRECT EASY ENTRY/EXIT STEERING COLUMN POSITION
2012 Ford F 150 2WD V8-5.0L
Memory Sys - Incorrect Easy Entry/Exit Steering Column Position
2012 Ford F 150 2WD V8-5.0LSECTION Memory Sys - Incorrect Easy Entry/Exit Steering Column Position
TSB 13-1-1
01/10/13
EASY ENTRY/EASY EXIT FEATURE - POWER
TELESCOPING/TILT STEERING COLUMN DOES NOT
RETURN TO CORRECT POSITION
FORD:
2013 Taurus
2011-2013 F-150
2013 Edge, Explorer, Flex
LINCOLN:
2013 MKS, MKT, MKX
This article supersedes TSB 12-11-10 to update the vehicle model years, vehicle lines, Issue Statement and Action Statement.
ISSUE
Some 2011-2013 F-150, 2013 Edge, Explorer, Flex, Taurus, MKS, MKT and MKX vehicles equipped with Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature may exhibit the power telescoping/tilt steering column not returning to the correct position (customer set point) when the feature is enabled.
ACTION
Reprogram the steering column control module (SCCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 82.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
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
130101A Reprogram The SCCM, 0.2 Hr.
Includes Time To Clear
Codes After Repair (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3F791 04
Disclaimer
01/10/13
EASY ENTRY/EASY EXIT FEATURE - POWER
TELESCOPING/TILT STEERING COLUMN DOES NOT
RETURN TO CORRECT POSITION
FORD:
2013 Taurus
2011-2013 F-150
2013 Edge, Explorer, Flex
LINCOLN:
2013 MKS, MKT, MKX
This article supersedes TSB 12-11-10 to update the vehicle model years, vehicle lines, Issue Statement and Action Statement.
ISSUE
Some 2011-2013 F-150, 2013 Edge, Explorer, Flex, Taurus, MKS, MKT and MKX vehicles equipped with Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature may exhibit the power telescoping/tilt steering column not returning to the correct position (customer set point) when the feature is enabled.
ACTION
Reprogram the steering column control module (SCCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 82.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
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
130101A Reprogram The SCCM, 0.2 Hr.
Includes Time To Clear
Codes After Repair (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3F791 04
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.