How long should a proper flash take the dealership to do? When I had my Dec flash done It was only in the shop for about 1hr maybe 1hr 15 min's max i would say....Question is, are they doing it right or should it take longer?

 

How long should a proper flash take the dealership to do? When I had my Dec flash done It was only in the shop for about 1hr maybe 1hr 15 min's max i would say....Question is, are they doing it right or should it take longer?


Yea, i believe this is about how long it takes. My uncle has had four of the flashes on his truck and that abouthe time frame he said it took. My trucks in for other thing to.


PSDboy

 

Tim my camper weights about 3000lbs loaded up.Took it down the Cajon pass here in So Calif, a good long 6% grade

 

Beachbumcook, I'll answer you here.The service tech at my dealer said this was the Jan (03e03) flash. I'm only going by what was told to me and the notice I had recievced

 

Al125,

Try the link below... if it does not work go to the post dated 12/27/03 entitled Recal 03e03.

I know you believe what your advisor told you, but 03e03 was the October flash that corrected some problems and created others. We all got a "recall notice" to get the emissions reflash and sticker done at our convenience.

The info below (copy & pasted) was/is from a guy named Emtabbmm who is a Ford mechanic or authority on Ford issues... especially with the 6.0L PSD's!!!

Personally, believe what you read hear and 50% of what your dealer says... they are out to proect ford and themselves... we are here to protect each other and have no interest or gain no benefit in giving wrong or faulty information... Ford and/or your dealer do (they actually, may not even know it's wrong... they are just not as informed as users of this site.

Good Luck and ask for the 12/12 flash (most recent). You'll find postings on this site with version number and links to a complete listing of all flashes to date.

_________________________________________
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=185436
_________________________________________

recall 03e03 california trucks

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.

 

Of course, what one should read into this is that the deactivation is what smooths out the idle & increases the engine sound. These are important adjustments to the egine, as has been so well detailed on this forum. With the above in mind, one should considerably weight if they want to add this flash. This is a dificult decision to make..

Just a thought.........on...........My Perceptions.........

 

I neglected to thank Jeff for that input............

Just a......... Statement of Fact........................

 

Just finnished my second tank after the 03e03 flash, less than 14 mpg same driving condition as I usually do and route . I'm not happy at all. I made the call to Ford (1-313-322-3000) was redircted to a new # 1-800-392-3673 and talked to a lady named Kisha. She took down all my information and a call back #.She said for me to take the truck back to the dealer and have them check it over and will forward all my information to the engineering dept