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2012 Ford Mustang V6-3.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0460 Stored In ECM
TSB 11-10-8
10/10/11
3.7L - MIL WITH DTC P0460 -- BUILT ON OR BEFORE
9/1/2011
FORD:
2011-2012 Mustang
ISSUE
Some 2011-2012 Mustang vehicles built on or before 9/1/2011 and equipped with 3.7L engines may exhibit illuminated malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0460 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. This fuel level indication (FLI) DTC may be a false code generated by customer fueling habits.
ACTION
Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 75.03A and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.9 DVD. This calibration will reduce the likelihood of setting the false code. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER NOT TO OVERFILL OR TOP OFF FUEL TANK AFTER FILLING STATION FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. REFERENCE OWNER'S GUIDE FOR REFUELING GUIDELINES. 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 And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
111008A 2011-2012 Mustang 3.7L: 0.3 Hr.
Check DTCs And
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
Disclaimer
10/10/11
3.7L - MIL WITH DTC P0460 -- BUILT ON OR BEFORE
9/1/2011
FORD:
2011-2012 Mustang
ISSUE
Some 2011-2012 Mustang vehicles built on or before 9/1/2011 and equipped with 3.7L engines may exhibit illuminated malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0460 stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory. This fuel level indication (FLI) DTC may be a false code generated by customer fueling habits.
ACTION
Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 75.03A and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.9 DVD. This calibration will reduce the likelihood of setting the false code. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER NOT TO OVERFILL OR TOP OFF FUEL TANK AFTER FILLING STATION FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. REFERENCE OWNER'S GUIDE FOR REFUELING GUIDELINES. 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 And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
111008A 2011-2012 Mustang 3.7L: 0.3 Hr.
Check DTCs And
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
Disclaimer
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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.