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Instruments - Int Cold Temp Gauge Reading On Hot Start

TSB 11-12-9

12/22/11

INTERMITTENT COLD TEMPERATURE GAUGE
READING AFTER HOT SOAK RESTART - BUILT ON
OR BEFORE 8/11/2011

FORD:
2011 Edge, Explorer

LINCOLN:
2011 MKX

ISSUE
Some 2011 Edge, MKX and Explorer vehicles built on or before 8/11/2011 may exhibit cold engine temperature gauge readings after hot soak restart. This issue is only present on base instrument panel cluster (IPC) (non-MyFord Touch). A base IPC can be identified by a single liquid crystal display (LCD) display in the center.

ACTION
Reprogram the IPC module to the latest calibration using IDS release 76.03 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the 2011.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies 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

111209A 2011 Edge, MKX, And 0.3 Hr.
Explorer: Reprogram The
IPC Module (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
10849 04





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