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Transmission Control Module (TCM) Adaptive Learning: Programming

  1. NOTE: The following steps are for reprogramming the TCM  .
    1. Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, navigate to the Module Reprogramming sub menu.
      • Module Programming
      • Module Reprogramming
      • TCM 
    2. Follow the instructions displayed on the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
  2. NOTE: The following steps are for programming the TCM.
    1. Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, navigate to the Module Programming sub menu.
      • Module Programming
      • Programmable Module Installation
      • TCM 
    2. Follow the instructions displayed on the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
  3. NOTE: The following steps are for TR (Transmission Range) sensor adaptive learning.
    1. Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, navigate to the TCM  Adaptive Learning sub menu.
      • PCM 
      • TCM 
      • TCM  Adaptive Learning
    2. Select TR  Sensor.
    3. Select Perform Adaptive Learning.
    4. Follow the instructions displayed on the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
  4. NOTE: The following steps are for Shift drum adaptive learning.
    1. Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, navigate to the TCM  Adaptive Learning sub menu.
      • PCM 
      • Transmission
      • TCM  Adaptive Learning
    2. Select Shift Drum.
    3. Follow the instructions displayed on the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
  5. NOTE: The following steps are for Clutch adaptive learning.
    1. Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, navigate to the TCM  Adaptive Learning sub menu.
      • PCM 
      • Transmission
      • TCM  Adaptive Learning
      • Clutch
    2. Select Clutch.
    3. Follow the instructions displayed on the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
  6. NOTE: The following steps are for Clutch system test.
    1. Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, navigate to the TCM  Adaptive Learning sub menu.
      • PCM 
      • Transmission
      • Clutch System Test
    2. Follow the instructions displayed on the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
  7. NOTE: The following steps are for Speed sensor test.
    1. Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, navigate to the TCM  Adaptive Learning sub menu.
      • PCM 
      • Transmission
      • Speed Sensor Test
    2. Select the desired speed sensor.
    3. Follow the instructions displayed on the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
  8. NOTE: The following steps are for Drive cycle.
    NOTE: If a drive cycle is not completed, the customer may feel erratic shifts and driveability concerns.
    NOTE: To perform drive cycle, drive the vehicle on a level road surface.
    1. Depress vehicle brake pedal (do not use parking brake).
    2. Shift to Drive.
    3. Wait 15 seconds.
    4. Shift to Reverse.
    5. Wait 2 seconds.
    6. Repeat (1-5) ten (10) times.
    7. Accelerate from a stop with light throttle to 15 mph (24 km/h).
    8. Brake gently to a complete stop (allow at least 6 seconds).
    9. Repeat steps (7-8) five (5) times in dealership parking lot or similar setting.
    10. Accelerate from a stop with light throttle performing 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shifts maintaining 1700-2000 rpm.
    11. Accelerate to a speed between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 65 mph (104 km/h), achieve 6th gear, keep throttle steady with engine below 3000 rpm for a minimum of two (2) minutes.
    12. Repeat step  11 two (2) times.
    13. Test drive the vehicle.
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