Engine Controls - Long Cranking Time/Hard Start

TSB 05-9-16

05/16/05

LONG CRANK/HARD START - 2.0L AND 2.3L ENGINE
WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE

FORD:
2005 Focus

ISSUE
Some 2005 Focus vehicles equipped with MTX-75 manual transaxles, may exhibit a long crank or hard start condition with no malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present.

ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest level using WDS release B36.12 and higher or B37.3 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the B37 CD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

050916A 2005 Focus 2.0L/2.3L With 0.4 Hr.
MTX-75 Transmission
Check For Diagnostic
Trouble Codes And
Reprogram Powertrain
Control Module (Do Not
Use With 12650D,
12650D84)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04





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