Can someone tell me how to keep informed on the 6.4 reflashes, my dealer tells me there aren't any,,,,,I read where some are getting reflashes, don't want to call him a liar.

 

Had mine since April and Dealer said no updated flashes unless there is a problem

 

Go to motorcraftservice.com and there is a place to download an Excel file (or search on-line) that you can use to determine the latest flash available for your truck based on the original PCM ID codes (catchword) on your PCM. There are instructions on the site

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...&menuIndex1=26

"Quick Guides"
"Latest Calibration Information"

Now if you have an older truck (or any other Ford vehicle for that matter) you need to know what has already been flashed or updated since you purchased.

This site will not tell you what the reason for the update is.

OTOH you can purchase a subscription for as little as $9.95 for 72 hours and read the TSB's to your heart's desire or a year for $100.

You should be able to find out if there are any TSB's regarding an update and you can search problems based on your VIN; plus you can read the Factory service manual. You will have access to all TSB's, not just the vehicle you pay the subscription for (you can check out the TSB's for a 95 Crown Vic); however access to the service manual will be just for the vehicle model you purchase same for.

Hope this helps.

Bob

 

thanks dude

 

There has been one recall flash for the flame thrower issue , and one TSB dated 7-17-3 which was for trucks with a built date before 7-30-07 which demenstrated certain problems.




This article supersedes TSB 07-16-2 to update the Action required. ISSUE:



Some 2008 F-Super Duty F-250-F-550 vehicles built before 7/30/2007 and equipped with the 6.4L engine may exhibit one or more of the following concerns:

• Intermittent P0342 or P1336 powertrain control module (PCM) reprogram prior to normal Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Diagnostics)
• Loss of stationary elevated idle control (SEIC) or battery charge protection (BCP) during power take-off (PTO) operation when body is rolled or wheels are rocked
• Turbocharger bearing failure due to very cold ambient temperatures, frozen turbocharger actuator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P132B at temperatures below freezing
• Unacceptable engine idle RPM ramp rate at cold engine temperatures/cold ambient conditions in Neutral/Park with foot off Brake/Clutch
• Unacceptable engine idle RPM ramp rate during diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration in Neutral/Park with foot off Brake/Clutch
• Transmission upshift quality, engagement duration or feel, and shift busyness or powertrain hunting

This calibration update also includes diagnostic and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) operation improvements for P200E, P242D and P2033. Follow normal PC/ED diagnostics for symptom or DTC identification. This calibration also includes instrument cluster (IC) message center updates for distance to empty (DTE) reads in reverse on dual fuel tank applications, "Engine Warming" turbo protection and "Stop Safely Now" exhaust over temperature warnings.

ACTION:

Reprogram the PCM, Transmission Control Module (TCM), and IC (Reprogram the IC by selecting Module Reprogramming, IC) to the latest calibration using IDS release 50.7 patch 10. When reprogramming the PCM on automatic transmission equipped vehicles the TCM will also automatically be reprogrammed to the latest level. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.7 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.


This is all that i have been informed of.

 

Mine was a Job 1 so I guess if you have a Job 2 it already has the Program my trruck has now. I saw a increase in Economy and less frequent regen with this flash.

 

How do you determine what job your ride is?

 

How much improvement in mileage?

 

3 MPG towing, not sure yet on City/Highway Normal driving only have towed with it since the reflash.

 

Job 2 was started sometime in July

 

If your truck was built after July 30th (I believe), then you have a Job #2.

You can also look on your window sticker, it should say Job 1 or Job 2 "build identifier".

 

My window sticker is long gone, where else can I look for the build date?

 

Inside the door panel there is a sticker that will give the Vin and Build date and a few other useful tidbits......