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You could only wish Ford would call or notify you!!
You only get a flash or checked for one if you complain about specific problems that there is a remedy for. How do you know if there is a remedy... it's by researching this and other sites for information.
After researching, you will know if your truck is suffering any of the problems or what you think is a problem is indeed a problem.
Go to the following site and scroll down the list. First page is 2003 motors, then 2004's then Econolines. Each flash has what it is to correct. Sometimes they correct and sometimes they don't... cavet emptor (buyer beware)!!!
Fm John
Well, in the case of the last flash, I believe it was mandatory for emission reasons.
I'm not sure that that has been confirmed. From initial review, my understanding was that Ford used that phrasing (and from my perception, it was) to convince the customer to bring in the truck for the re-flash, while there has been no notification from, atleast here in California. This perception has been supported by input from some truckers here on this site, indicating that when they went to re-register their trucks, the state deparment of Motor Vehicles did not require any documentation regards the "Ford's noticed emission requirement".
Just A Thought...............on...............My Perceptions................