DRIVEABILITY Concerns During Deceleration (05-6-2)

WARNING: This page is about the Freestyle Limited, AWD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2005-04-04
Reference number: 05-6-2
Supersedes refnos: 04-24-2

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS DURING DECELERATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 05-6-2, Date of Issue: April 4, 2005

FORD:

2005 Freestyle

Superceded Bulletin(s): 04-24-2, Date of Issue: December 13, 2004

DESCRIPTION

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS DURING DECELERATION

NOTE: This article supersedes TSB 04-24-2 to update the vehicle build date information only.

ISSUE

Some 2005 Freestyle vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 4-valve engine and the continuously variable transaxle (CVT), built on or before 10/13/2004, may exhibit intermittent driveability concerns on deceleration, and/or during turning maneuvers, with the engine at normal operating temperature.

ACTION

Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B34.4 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation	Description	Time
050602A	2005 Freestyle: Check For Diagnostic Trouble Codes And Reprogram The Powertrain Control Module (Includes Time For Road Test To Verify Concern) (Do Not Use With 12650D, 12650D84)	0.7 Hr.

DEALER CODING

Basic Part No.	Condition Code
RECAL	04