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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Flash in 6.0

What is the current version for the reflash on the 6.0? My '04 goes in the shop next week for axle issues...and want to make sure they do not flash my truck. All is working in that area...

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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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I just ordered my first 250 with 6.0 last week. Reading through these forums I've seen alot about "flash" and "reflash". Can someone please tell me what these terms mean? Hope this is not a stupid question!!!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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It is the process of downloading updated "software" into your truck's computer to make it run better and fix problems that arise.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Will a new 6.0 need a reflash after you buy it. I would have thought any problems would have been done before purchase.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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The firmware (flash) for the PCM, FICM and TCM will be installed from the factory at the time of the engine build. After that, the latest won't be installed until sold and you come in to the deale to have something fixed.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Sometimes they will flash the trucks on the lot before they are sold.... but only on rare occassions...
 
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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What is the current version for the reflash on the 6.0? My '04 goes in the shop next week for axle issues...and want to make sure they do not flash my truck. All is working in that area...

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Anyone know the current version of the reflash? Thanks...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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See http://flatratetech.com/6literpowers...ubb=forum;f=12

Look at the ones that start with WDS xx.xx then the year model in () for what should be the latest flash for your year.

For the 03 F250/350 it is 3U7A-12A650-FTE. The last three letters will be different for models. For example, the Excursion is FXE.
 
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See http://flatratetech.com/6literpowers...ubb=forum;f=12

Look at the ones that start with WDS xx.xx then the year model in () for what should be the latest flash for your year.

For the 03 F250/350 it is 3U7A-12A650-FTE. The last three letters will be different for models. For example, the Excursion is FXE.
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