Emission Recall 14E08 - 1.6L Ti-VCT Engine - Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (14E08)

WARNING: This page is about the Fiesta S, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2015-01-13
Reference number: 14E08

EMISSION RECALL 14E08 - 1.6L TI-VCT ENGINE - REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 14E08, Date of Issue: January 13, 2015

FORD:

2013 Fiesta

EMISSION RECALL 14E08

SUBJECT

Emission Recall 14E08

Certain 2013 Fiesta with 1.6L Ti-VCT Engine

Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle	Model Year	Assembly Plant	Build Dates
Fiesta	2013	Cuautitlan	February 20, 2012 through April 27, 2013

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com . This information will be available on January 13, 2015.

REASON FOR THIS EMISSION RECALL

In all of the affected vehicles, the evaporative emissions monitor may not comply with government regulations. This condition will not exhibit any observable symptoms.

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using IDS version 93.04 or later. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

PLEASE NOTE:

The delivery of uncorrected new vehicles to customers could lead to penalties under applicable state and Federal regulations. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery.

NOTE: The State of California and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require the completion of emission recall repairs prior to vehicle registration renewal. For vehicles registered in these states, please provide the owner with a Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction certificate after the repair has been performed. These certificates may be obtained by contacting your regional office.

OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE

Pending Agency Approval, Owner Letters are expected to be mailed in March 2015. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Owner Notification Letter

QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Special Service Support Center (Dealer Assistance Only) ... 1-800-325-5621

ATTACHMENT I

Emission Recall 14E08

Certain 2013 Fiesta with 1.6L Ti-VCT Engine

Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

OASIS ACTIVATED?

Yes, OASIS will be activated on January 13, 2015.

FSA VIN LIST ACTIVATED?

Yes, FSA VIN list will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on January 13, 2015. Owner names and addresses will be available by March 2015.

NOTE: Your FSA VIN list may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

STOCK VEHICLES

Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.

SOLD VEHICLES

Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.

ADDITIONAL LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS

Contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) if you have any of the following:

Damage that you believe was caused by the covered condition.
A condition that requires additional labor and/or parts to complete the repair.
Aftermarket equipment or non-Ford modifications to the vehicle which might prevent the repair of the covered condition.

Contact the SSSC prior to the repair. Please be prepared to provide your requested additional warranty part cost, estimated additional labor time, and dealer specific labor rate. Requests for approval after completion of the repair may not be granted. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to deny coverage for damage in cases where the vehicle owner has not had this recall performed on a timely basis. Additional damaged parts are subject to random selection for return to the Ford Warranty Parts Analysis Center (WPAC).

OWNER REFUNDS

Refunds are not authorized for this program.

RENTAL VEHICLES

The use of rental vehicles is not approved for this program.

CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

Enter claims using Direct Warranty Entry (DWE).
Refer to ACESII manual for claims preparation and submission information.
Additional labor and/or parts must be claimed on a separate repair line from which the FSA is claimed. Additional labor and/or parts require prior approval from the Special Service Support Center.

ATTACHMENT II

Emission Recall 14E08

Certain 2013 Fiesta with 1.6L Ti-VCT Engine

Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

LABOR ALLOWANCES

Description	Labor Operation	Labor Time
Manual Transmission - Reprogram PCM	14E08B	0.3 Hours
Automatic Transmission - Reprogram PCM	14E08B	0.6 Hours

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION

Parts are not required to complete this repair.

ATTACHMENT III

EMISSION RECALL 14E08

CERTAIN 2013 FIESTA WITH 1.6L TIVCT ENGINE - REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Module Reprogramming

NOTE: Reprogram appropriate vehicle modules before performing diagnostics and clear all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) after programming. For DTCs generated after reprogramming, follow normal diagnostic service procedures.

Connect a battery charger to the 12V battery.
Reprogram the PCM using IDS release 93.04 or higher.
NOTE: Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

NOTE: Follow the IDS on-screen instructions to complete the reprogramming procedure.
Disconnect the battery charger from the 12V battery, once reprogramming has completed.
Perform the Transmission Adaptive Learning Procedures. Please follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 307-11.

Important Information for Transmission Adaptive Learning

NOTE: Failure to perform all steps of the adaptive routines may result in erratic shifts and driveability concerns.

NOTE: Transmission adaptive learning no longer requires an adaptive drive to reset the clutch engagement points.

NOTE: Please advise the customer that this vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift strategy which allows the vehicle's computer to learn the transmission's unique parameters and improve shift quality. When the adaptive strategy is reset, the computer will begin a relearning process. This relearning process may result in firmer than normal upshifts and downshifts for several days.

Important Information for Module Programming

NOTE: When programming or reprogramming a module, use the following basic checks to ensure programming completes without errors.

Make sure the 12V battery is fully charged before carrying out the programming steps and connect IDS/scan tool to a power source.
Inspect Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and cables for any damage. Make sure scan tool connections are not interrupted during programming.
A hardwired connection is strongly recommended.
Turn off all unnecessary accessories (radio, heated/cooled seats, headlamps, interior lamps, HVAC system, etc.) and close doors.
Disconnect/depower any aftermarket accessories (remote start, alarm, power inverter, CB radio, etc.).
Follow all scan tool on-screen instructions carefully.
Disable IDS/scan tool sleep mode, screensaver, hibernation modes.
Create all sessions Key On Engine Off (KOEO). Starting the vehicle before creating a session will cause errors within the programming inhale process.

Recovering a module when programming has resulted in a blank module: NEVER DELETE THE ORIGINAL SESSION!

Obtain the original IDS that was used when the programming error occurred during Module Reprogramming (MR) or Programmable Module Installation (PMI).
Disconnect the VCM from the Data Link Connector (DLC) and the IDS.
Reconnect the VCM to IDS and then connect to the DLC. Once reconnected, the VCM icon should appear in the corner of the IDS screen. If it does not, troubleshoot the IDS to VCM connection.
Locate the ORIGINAL vehicle session when programming failed. This should be the last session used in most cases. If not, use the session created on the date that the programming failed.
NOTE: If the original session is not listed in the previous session list, click the "Recycle Bin" icon at the lower right of the previous session screen. This loads any deleted sessions and allows you to look through them. Double-click the session to restore it.
Once the session is loaded, the failed process should resume automatically.
If programming does not resume automatically, proceed to the Module Programming menu and select the previously attempted process, PMI or MR.
Follow all on-screen prompts/instructions.
The last screen on the IDS may list additional steps required to complete the programming process. Make sure all applicable steps listed on the screen are followed in order.

OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER