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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Ford Excursion 4WD V10-6.8LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Attachment III - Technical Information
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. NOTE: If you determine that the existing PCM calibration is already at the new level (or later) according to the chart, no reprogramming is necessary.
Identify the existing PCM calibration, then reprogram the PCM to the new calibration found in the applicable chart below. Use one (1) of the following two (2) methods:
^ Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS), with the software level indicated in the chart.
^ New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester with Rotunda Flash Cable (007-00531) and Rotunda Flash Card (007-00532). The calibration must be downloaded to a flash card using WDS with the software level indicated in the chart.
PREPARE AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS LABEL
1. Obtain and prepare the Authorized Modifications label. Write the modification completed, your P&A code, date of repair and the recall program number in the spaces provided on the label. See Figure 1.
2. Open the hood and clean an area on the radiator support with isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth.
3. Apply the label to the clean area.
4. Provide California owners with a completed Vehicle Emissions Recall-Proof of Correction certificate. See Figure 2.
1. NOTE: If you determine that the existing PCM calibration is already at the new level (or later) according to the chart, no reprogramming is necessary.
Identify the existing PCM calibration, then reprogram the PCM to the new calibration found in the applicable chart below. Use one (1) of the following two (2) methods:
^ Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS), with the software level indicated in the chart.
^ New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester with Rotunda Flash Cable (007-00531) and Rotunda Flash Card (007-00532). The calibration must be downloaded to a flash card using WDS with the software level indicated in the chart.
PREPARE AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS LABEL
1. Obtain and prepare the Authorized Modifications label. Write the modification completed, your P&A code, date of repair and the recall program number in the spaces provided on the label. See Figure 1.
2. Open the hood and clean an area on the radiator support with isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth.
3. Apply the label to the clean area.
4. Provide California owners with a completed Vehicle Emissions Recall-Proof of Correction certificate. See Figure 2.
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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.
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