I just got a recall notice in the mail today. It is for "Powertrain Control Module" recall no. 03E03. Does anyone have anything further that they can add about this? They have my truck listed as a '03 but it is a '04. Flashtime? - No way!!!

VIN 1FTSF31P74EA31856

Dave

 

I just checked on my truck...no recalls. Try checking it your self on the Ford Data base.

http://www.ford.com/en/vehicles/owne...ls/default.htm

 

I've not seen any recalls on my 03 F350.

 

I have an 03 F250 and have just checked for this recall. Ford's website says it's a powertrain control module and fuel injector control module re-calibration. All I know is that my truck is running great and I do not want to do anything that is going to jepordize that. What do you guys think??

 

The site you gave me gave me back the same information; 03E03, but no details. It is the details I was looking for. No flashes for me.

Dave

 

Below is a report that I have found and read on the BlueOvalNews
web site about the Ford 6.0 and Ford Motor Company.
Read it for yourself and comment.

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/pow..._injectors.htm

Rodeo

 

I sent mine in for some "recall" and they flashed it. Now my fuel miles is crap. I am going to take it back to see if this DEC/jan/feb "Flash" is going to help.

 

Check out

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=185570

Please read completely:

 

I checked for the Recall as well and the recalibration bit is in there for my 03 350. I'm now concerned as to what effect it will have on power and fuel mileage.

 

It works now……..I hope
There is some problems linking the thread,
If you have problems go to the 6.0 area and click on
Problem/mileage on 6.0’s to all owners!


www.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=185570

Please read completely

 

TO: All US Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers

SUBJECT: Emissions Recall 03E03:
Certain 2003-2004 Model Year California Certified F-250/350/450/550 Super Duty and Excursion Vehicles Equipped with 6.0L Diesel Engines Powertrain Control Module and Fuel Injector Control Module Re-Calibration

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Certain 2003-2004 Model Year California certified F-250/350/450/550 Super Duty and Excursion vehicles equipped with 6.0L Diesel Engines built from Job #1, 2003 through August 17, 2003.

REASON FOR THIS EMISSIONS RECALL

In the affected vehicles, the on-board diagnostic (OBD) function of the diesel Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may not interface properly with certain generic diagnostic tools used for vehicle diagnosis and repair. Although there is no effect on normal vehicle operation, this condition may not comply with regulatory requirements, and may present an issue for affected Inspection/Maintenance facilities as well as limit diagnostic capabilities at certain service facilities.

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are instructed to re-flash the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Fuel Injector Control Module (FICM) to the latest calibration (see Attachment III) on all affected units using the Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS).

NOTE: WHILE THIS SERVICE WILL CORRECT THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE, IT WILL ALSO:

DEACTIVATE THE PILOT INJECTION FEATURE WHICH OPERATES ONLY AT WARM IDLE CONDITIONS.
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE ENGINE IDLE STABILITY/SMOOTHNESS AND COLD DRIVEAWAY PERFORMANCE.
SLIGHTLY INCREASE THE ENGINE SOUND LEVEL AT WARM IDLE, WHICH IS A NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC OF DIESEL ENGINES.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by emtabmm
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check your yahoo

 

Again emtabmm, thank you for your invaluable info Now, in plain english-- when my truck is reflashed as this post reads will I still have the same truck I bought in Sept?? My concern here is if this reflash has any negligible side effects, i.e. poor fuel milage, decreased performance etc.

 

OK, newbie question (I haven't seen this asked before...)

How many computers on this truck can be flashed. From the above, looks like at least two, the PCM & FICM. Are these unique units that require individual attention or merely subroutines within the same computer?

Is there a website that lists all the modules as well as the most recent software versions?

Thanks!
Justan

 

Justan, open your email...