A/T - Rattle/Grinding Noise In Reverse
TSB 11-3-3303/31/11
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - RATTLE/GRIND NOISE
IN REVERSE ONLY
FORD:
2011 Fiesta
ISSUE
Some 2011 Fiesta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a rattle/grind noise in reverse only. Noise may be more noticeable under light throttle from a stop.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration level using IDS release 71.06 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.
NOTE
THE PCM AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) ARE A MATCHED SET. PROGRAMMING THE PCM WILL AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE THE TCM.
2. Perform the following Transmission Adaptive Learning general procedures. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-11.
a. Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adaptive Learning
b. Shift Drum Adaptive Learning
c. Clutch Adaptive Learning
d. Drive Cycle
NOTE
FAILURE TO PERFORM ALL STEPS OF THE ADAPTIVE LEARN ROUTINES AND THE DRIVE CYCLE MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC SHIFTS AND DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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
110333A 2011 Fiesta: Reprogram 1.1 Hrs.
The PCM And TCM
Includes Time To Perform
Adaptive Learning And
Drive Cycle (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7Z369 04
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