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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FIVE HUNDRED 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLECONTROL MODULETESTING AND INSPECTIONTRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) INITIAL LEARNING
2007 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Initial Learning
2007 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION Transmission Control Module (TCM) Initial Learning
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Initial Learning
CAUTION: Do not raise the transmission fluid temperature by stalling the engine, internal transaxle damage will occur.
NOTE: Clear all DTCs first.
NOTE: When installing a new transmission, transmission control module or reflashing the TCM, the initialized learned values will need to be carried out.
NOTE: This procedure cannot be carried out if the transmission fluid is not within the correct temperature specification.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Install the scan tool.
3. Monitor and note the engagement and shift harshness on the scan tool.
4. With the engine idling, monitor the transmission fluid temperature. The fluid temperature should be between 66 degrees C - 110 degrees C (151 degrees F - 230 degrees F).
5. With your foot on the brake, move the shift lever to NEUTRAL and hold for 3 seconds. Then move the shift lever to DRIVE and hold for 3 seconds. Carry this out 5 times. Then move the shift lever to PARK.
6. With your foot on the brake, move the shift lever to NEUTRAL and hold for 3 seconds. Then move the shift lever to REVERSE and hold for 3 seconds. Carry this out 5 times. Then move the shift lever to PARK.
7. Drive the vehicle and monitor the scan tool.
8. Drive the vehicle with the throttle opening between 25-30%. Drive until the vehicle reaches 6th gear, not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Then release the accelerator and coast to a stop within 60 seconds. Carry this out 10 times.
9. The engagement and shift harshness have decreased.
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CAUTION: Do not raise the transmission fluid temperature by stalling the engine, internal transaxle damage will occur.
NOTE: Clear all DTCs first.
NOTE: When installing a new transmission, transmission control module or reflashing the TCM, the initialized learned values will need to be carried out.
NOTE: This procedure cannot be carried out if the transmission fluid is not within the correct temperature specification.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Install the scan tool.
3. Monitor and note the engagement and shift harshness on the scan tool.
4. With the engine idling, monitor the transmission fluid temperature. The fluid temperature should be between 66 degrees C - 110 degrees C (151 degrees F - 230 degrees F).
5. With your foot on the brake, move the shift lever to NEUTRAL and hold for 3 seconds. Then move the shift lever to DRIVE and hold for 3 seconds. Carry this out 5 times. Then move the shift lever to PARK.
6. With your foot on the brake, move the shift lever to NEUTRAL and hold for 3 seconds. Then move the shift lever to REVERSE and hold for 3 seconds. Carry this out 5 times. Then move the shift lever to PARK.
7. Drive the vehicle and monitor the scan tool.
8. Drive the vehicle with the throttle opening between 25-30%. Drive until the vehicle reaches 6th gear, not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Then release the accelerator and coast to a stop within 60 seconds. Carry this out 10 times.
9. The engagement and shift harshness have decreased.
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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.