TSB 11-3-13
03/15/11
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE
/ INCORRECT REMOTE START CLIMATE CONTROL
OPERATION WHEN SET TO AUTO FUNCTION - BUILT
ON OR BEFORE 1/6/2011
FORD:
2011 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2011 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1/6/2011 equipped with a outside air temperature display in the front display interface module (FDIM) may exhibit inaccurate temperature indication. This concern may also affect electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) equipped vehicle's temperature control operation and remote start system climate control operation when set to auto function.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Check for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present in the FDIM, HVAC, or powertrain control module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS).
a. If any DTCs are present, discontinue this procedure and proceed with Workshop Manual or Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis as directed by the appropriate DTC chart.
b. If no DTCs are present in the above listed modules, proceed to Step 2.
2. Reprogram the HVAC module to the latest calibration using IDS release 71.04 and higher or 72.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.3 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT : Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
110313A 2011 F-150: Check For 0.3 Hr.
DTCs And Reprogram The
HVAC Module (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19980 04
03/15/11
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE
/ INCORRECT REMOTE START CLIMATE CONTROL
OPERATION WHEN SET TO AUTO FUNCTION - BUILT
ON OR BEFORE 1/6/2011
FORD:
2011 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2011 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1/6/2011 equipped with a outside air temperature display in the front display interface module (FDIM) may exhibit inaccurate temperature indication. This concern may also affect electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) equipped vehicle's temperature control operation and remote start system climate control operation when set to auto function.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Check for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present in the FDIM, HVAC, or powertrain control module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS).
a. If any DTCs are present, discontinue this procedure and proceed with Workshop Manual or Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis as directed by the appropriate DTC chart.
b. If no DTCs are present in the above listed modules, proceed to Step 2.
2. Reprogram the HVAC module to the latest calibration using IDS release 71.04 and higher or 72.01 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.3 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT : Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
110313A 2011 F-150: Check For 0.3 Hr.
DTCs And Reprogram The
HVAC Module (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19980 04
