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FORD · 2026-03-10
This article supersedes TSB 25-2487 to update the symptoms in the TSB title and issue, and update the parts list to include additional parts for the repair Some vehicles listed in the Model Section above may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P3426, P3402, P3450, And/Or P3442 stored in the PCM. This may be due to a restriction in the cylinder deactivation solenoid oil feed tube.
FORD · 2025-10-17
Some vehicles listed in the Model Section above may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P3426, P3402, P3450, and/or P3442 stored in the PCM. This may be due to a restriction in the cylinder deactivation solenoid oil feed tube.
FORD · 2021-05-18
Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience a runs rough, hesitation and/or a lack of power condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0301, P0304, P0306, P0307, P3402, P3426, P3442 and/or P3450 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various software parameters within the PCM. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM and reset the keep alive memory (KAM).
RAM · 2020-04-09
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. This bulletin fixes all vehicles listed and also contains an optional software path for situations where the customer is specifically complaining of a drone noise, shudder, pulsation, or vibration under light throttle applications, while vehicle is operating in Multi Displacement System/Economics (MDS/ECO) mode (optionalsoftware available for D2&DJ vehicles).There will be two separate software options displayed on the wiTECH flash tab. The software file released for this condition contains the verbiage ?MDS NOISE?. The other file is the standard software that does not contain improvements for the drone/shudder concern. If for some reason the customer finds this…
RAM · 2016-07-09
Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DTCs: · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance.** · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P3402 - Cylinder 1 Deactivation Control Performance. · P3426 - Cylinder 4 Deactivation Control Performance. · P3442 - Cylinder 6 Deactivation Control Performance. · P3450 - Cylinder 7 Deactivation Control Performance. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance set in the PCM memory. In addition to the DTCs listed above,…
RAM · 2015-12-02
Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. NOTE: This bulletin fixes all vehicles listed and also contains an optional software path for situations where the customer is specifically complaining of a Drone Noise, Shudder, Pulsation, or Vibration under light throttle applications while vehicle is operating in MDS/ECO mode (optional software available for D2 & DJ vehicles). There will be two separate software options displayed on the wiTECH flash tab. The software file released for this condition contains the verbiage OPTIONAL. The other file is the standard software that does not contain improvements for the Drone/Shudder concern. If for some reason the customer finds…
RAM · 2015-11-17
Flash: Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. NOTE: This bulletin contains optional software update that should only be used in situations where the customer is specifically complaining of a Drone Noise, Shudder, Pulsation, or Vibration under light throttle applications while vehicle is operating in MDS/ECO mode. There will be two separate software options displayed on the wiTECH flash tab. The software file released for this condition contains the verbiage ?OPTIONAL?. The other file is the standard software that does not contain improvements for the Drone/Shudder concern. If for some reason the customer finds this shudder improvement objectionable, the PCM software may be returned/reflashed to the…
RAM · 2015-11-04
Flash: Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software. During normal diagnostics a technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: ? P3426 - Cylinder 4 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3402 - Cylinder 1 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3442 - Cylinder 6 Deactivation Control Performance. ? P3450 - Cylinder 7 Deactivation Control Performance. ? U0140 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. (Attempting to clear this DTC will be unsuccessful.) ? P030X - Cylinder X Misfire Detected. ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected. Additionally the following enhancements have been implemented: ? Improved Cruise Control Acceleration mode. ? Improved Multi…