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2013 Ford Explorer 2WD L4-2.0L TurboFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - MIL ON, DTC P06B8 Set
TSB 12-11-16
11/29/12
2.0L GTDI ENGINE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P06B8
FORD:
2012-2013 Edge, Explorer
ISSUE
Some 2012-2013 Edge vehicles built on or before 8/2/2012, and 2012-2013 Explorer vehicles built on or before 9/3/2012, with 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injected (GTDI) engines only, may exhibit an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P06B8.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 81.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.9 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
RECORD OIL MINDER - LIFE REMAINING - ON 2012 MODEL YEAR EDGE AND EXPLORER VEHICLES BEFORE AND AFTER PCM REPROGRAMMING. IF OIL MINDER - LIFE REMAINING - CHANGES AFTER PCM REPROGRAMMING, RESET OIL MINDER PER WSM SECTION 413-01. ADVISE CUSTOMER THE VEHICLE OIL MINDER HAS BEEN RESET AND TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVALS AS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. INTELLIGENT OIL LIFE MONITOR SYSTEM MESSAGE CENTER WILL DISPLAY CORRECT OIL CHANGE SERVICE INTERVALS WHEN RESET DURING ALL FUTURE OIL CHANGE INTERVALS.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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
121116A 2012-2013 Edge, Explorer 0.4 Hr.
2.0L GTDI: Reprogram
The PCM Includes Time
To Clear Codes After
Repair (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
Disclaimer
11/29/12
2.0L GTDI ENGINE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P06B8
FORD:
2012-2013 Edge, Explorer
ISSUE
Some 2012-2013 Edge vehicles built on or before 8/2/2012, and 2012-2013 Explorer vehicles built on or before 9/3/2012, with 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injected (GTDI) engines only, may exhibit an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P06B8.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 81.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.9 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
RECORD OIL MINDER - LIFE REMAINING - ON 2012 MODEL YEAR EDGE AND EXPLORER VEHICLES BEFORE AND AFTER PCM REPROGRAMMING. IF OIL MINDER - LIFE REMAINING - CHANGES AFTER PCM REPROGRAMMING, RESET OIL MINDER PER WSM SECTION 413-01. ADVISE CUSTOMER THE VEHICLE OIL MINDER HAS BEEN RESET AND TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVALS AS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. INTELLIGENT OIL LIFE MONITOR SYSTEM MESSAGE CENTER WILL DISPLAY CORRECT OIL CHANGE SERVICE INTERVALS WHEN RESET DURING ALL FUTURE OIL CHANGE INTERVALS.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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
121116A 2012-2013 Edge, Explorer 0.4 Hr.
2.0L GTDI: Reprogram
The PCM Includes Time
To Clear Codes After
Repair (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04
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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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