5.

4L 3V 6R80 HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, BUMP WHILE TSB 09-11-5

COASTING LOW SPEED DOWNSHIFT, HARSH
DOWNSHIFT TO 4TH GEAR—INTERMITTENT P0741

FORD:
2009 F-150

ISSUE a. Verify that the TCM Calibration shows

Some 2009 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.4L 3V AL3P-7J104-AB (4x2) or AL3P-7J104-BB
engine and equipped with a 6R80 automatic (4x4) part number after reprogramming is
transmission may exhibit the following symptoms complete by selecting the following from the
during warm-up: a harsh 1-2 upshift, harsh 2-1 IDS tool.
downshift while coasting 15 MPH (24 Km/h). A (1) Toolbox
harsh downshift into 4th gear at highway speeds
45-70 MPH (72-113 Km/h) may also be (2) Powertrain
experienced. Some vehicles may have a diagnostic
trouble code (DTC) P0741 torque converter (3) OBD Test Modes
performance code present or stored. (4) Mode Level 9 - Vehicle Information
ACTION (5) TCM Cal Part Number
Follow the Service Procedure to correct this
condition NOTE
IT IS CRITICAL THAT TCM KAM BE CLEARED
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR THIS PROCEDURE TO BE FULLY
NOTE AFFECTIVE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE 3. Clear TCM keep alive memory (KAM) and
MECHATRONIC UNIT. MECHATRONIC adaptive tables
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT IS NOT AUTHORIZED
FOR THIS ISSUE. a. Using IDS:

1. Install IDS/PDS or equivalent and ID vehicle. (1) Open Toolbox

2. Update the powertrain control module (2) Choose Powertrain

(PCM)/transmission control module (TCM)
(3) Choose Reset KAM
calibration using IDS release 60.14 and higher
or 61.04 and higher. This new calibration is not (4) Then Choose TCM
included in the VCM 2009.5 DVD. Calibration
files may also be obtained at b. Using PDS:
www.motorcraft.com.
(1) Choose all Tests and Calibrations
NOTE
(2) Scroll down the menu and choose
THE TCM CANNOT BE INDEPENDENTLY reset TCM KAM
REPROGRAMMED, REPROGRAM USING THE
PMI FUNCTION TO ENSURE THAT ENGINE AND NOTE
TRANSMISSION CALIBRATIONS ARE UPDATED FOR PDS, RESET TCM KAM IS NOT THE SAME
TO THE LATEST LEVEL SIMULTANEOUSLY. AS CLEAR TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE TABLES,
WHICH IS UNDER THE POWERTRAIN -
TRANSMISSION MENU TREE.

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation
determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin
(TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is
available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.

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NOTE e. Continue to accelerate until you achieve 50

UNHOOKING THE BATTERY WILL NOT CLEAR MPH (80 Km/h) or the 5-6 upshift.
THE TCM KAM. IT IS CRITICAL THAT TCM KAM
BE CLEARED PRIOR TO RELEARNING THE f. Brake gently to a complete stop and hold
ADAPTIVE TABLES FOR THE TRANSMISSION. foot on brake for ten seconds.

NOTE g. Repeat steps (d-f) three (3) times.

DO NOT CLEAR THE PCM KAM. NOTE
4. Verify that the transmission fluid temperature SEVERAL DAYS OF DRIVING ARE REQUIRED
(TFT) PID is above 175 °F (80 °C). If it is not FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO FULLY ADAPT.
at 175 °F (80 °C), drive unit approximately 3 WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of
miles (5 Km) to reach temperature. New Vehicle Limited
NOTE Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty
TFT MUST BE AT 175 °F (80 °C) OR ABOVE
coverage limits/policies are
BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP 5.
not altered by a TSB.
NOTE Warranty coverage limits
PERFORM ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY LEARN are determined by the
ON LEVEL SURFACE ROAD. identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
5. Drive unit to perform adaptive shift strategy 091105A 2009 F-150 6R80 1.0 Hr.
learn. Transmission: Check
DTCs, Reprogram The
a. Accelerate from rest with light throttle to 15 PCM And TCM, Includes
MPH (24 Km/h), remove foot from Time To Clear The TCM
accelerator pedal. KAM And Perform Road
b. Brake very gently to a complete stop (allow Tests (Do Not Use With
at least six (6) seconds). 12650D, 12651D,
12651D4)
c. Repeat steps (a-b) five (5) times in the DEALER CODING
dealership parking lot or similar setting. CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
d. Accelerate from rest with light throttle RECAL 42
ensuring that the 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 shifts
occur at engine speeds between 1700-2000
RPM.

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