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Advanced Traction Control System - Short Duration Activation (07-10-11)

Publication date: 2007-05-28
Reference number: 07-10-11
Supersedes refnos: 06-21-8

ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION

ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 07-10-11, Date of Issue:  May 28, 2007
FORD: 2004-2007 Freestar
MERCURY: 2004-2007 Monterey
Superceded Bulletin(s): 06-21-8, Date of Issue:  October 30, 2006
NOTE: This article supersedes TSB 06-21-8 to update the Service Procedure.

ISSUE

Some 2004-2007 Freestar and Monterey vehicles equipped with the Advance Trac system may exhibit short duration nuisance Advance Trac activations with no lights continuously illuminated on the vehicle's instrument cluster. A DTC code may not necessarily be stored in memory.

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

If any DTC codes are present, follow normal diagnostic procedures in the Workshop Manual (WSM) prior to completing the Service Procedure. Verify the sensor or tone ring windows are free of dirt or oil contamination.

2004-2005 Model Year Vehicles

  1. Install the Steering Wheel Angle (SWA) Sensor Kit using the Installation Procedure.

2006-2007 Model Year Vehicles

  1. Install the SWA Kit using the Installation Procedure. If the SWA Kit has already been installed, then go to Step 2 and update the Advance Trac software.
  2. Update the Advance Trac software by reprogramming the Advance Trac module using IDS release 48.12 patch 14 and higher or 49.1 patch 3 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www. motorcraft.com.
  3. After installing the SWA Kit and calibrating the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, integral vehicle dynamics (IVD) calibration will need to be performed. Follow the scan tool directions for the calibration procedures.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR, INSTALL THE TONE RING FIRST.
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
  2. Rotate the steering wheel until the steering column locks into position.
  3. Disconnect the SWA sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the two (2) SWA sensor screws.
  5. Remove the SWA sensor. (Fig 1)
  6. Remove the upper steering column-to-intermediate shaft bolt.
  7. Remove steering column lower bearing spring. (Fig 1)
  8. Remove and replace the steering wheel tone ring. (Fig 1)
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure and tighten steering column/intermediate shaft bolt to 22 ft-lb (30 N.m).
NOTE: INSTALL THE NEW SWA SENSOR WITH CARE TO ENSURE THE OUTSIDE HOUSING IS NOT SCRATCHED.
Fig 1: Steering Wheel Tone Ring Replacement
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PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Part Name
7F27-3K519-A SWA Sensor Kit

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation Description Time
071011A 2004-2007 Freestar/Monterey: Check DTCs, Replace The SWA Sensor And Tone Ring, Includes Time To configure The Anti-Lock Brake Module. (Do Not Use With 12651D, 12651D4) 0.6 Hr.
DEALER CODING

Basic Part No. Condition Code
3F818 42
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