A/T, Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's Set/TCS Lamp ON
TSB 11-10-1310/10/11
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - HILL START ASSIST
LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, ENGINE
CRANKS/NO START, AND/OR MIL WITH DTC P0315,
P0335-P0338, U0401
FORD:
2011 Fiesta
This article supersedes TSB 10-25-1 to remove the production fix date, update the Title, Issue Statement and Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2011 Fiesta vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit one or more of the following: hill start assist light, traction control light, engine cranks/no start, check engine light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0315, P0335-P0338, U0401.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and inspect for contact damage. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14.
2. Is CKP sensor damaged?
a. Yes - Go to Step 6.
b. No - Go to Step 3.
3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to WSM, Section 303-06.
4. Using starter motor hole for access, inspect flexplate for high weld material and/or weld burrs at the six (6) tone ring to flexplate welds. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction to view each of the six (6) welds. Weld is considered high if more than 1 mm (1/32") higher than the tone ring. (Figure 1)
NOTE
ROTATE THE ENGINE IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION ONLY OR ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. REFER TO WSM, SECTION 307-11.
5. Is high weld or burr present?
a. Yes - Go to Step 6.
b. No - Reinstall CKP sensor and starter motor. Continue with normal diagnostics for DTC P0315.
6. Remove transaxle. Refer to WSM, Section 307-11.
7. Replace both flexplate and CKP sensor. Refer to WSM, Sections 303-01 and 303-14.
8. Install transaxle. Refer to WSM, Section 307-11.
NOTE
SUSPECT PARTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE STOCK. REPLACE FLEXPLATE WITH EXISTING SERVICE STOCK TO FIX.
Parts Block
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
111013A 2011 Fiesta Automatic 4.4 Hrs.
Transmission: Perform
Inspections, Replace
Flexplate, Includes Time
To Remove And Install
Transmission (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6375 91
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