INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER TSB 13-4-5
DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD:
2011-2013 Fiesta
2012-2013 Focus
ISSUE NOTE
Some 2011-2013 Fiesta and 2012-2013 Focus FAILURE TO PERFORM ALL STEPS OF THE
vehicles equipped with a DPS6 automatic ADAPTIVE LEARNING ROUTINES AND THE
transmission may exhibit an intermittent DRIVE CYCLE MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC SHIFTS
transmission clutch shudder on light acceleration AND DRIVABILTY CONCERNS.
from a stop.
4. Is the concern of a clutch shudder condition
ACTION eliminated?
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the a. Yes - release vehicle.
concern.
b. No - proceed to Step 5
SERVICE PROCEDURE
5. Using IDS Datalogger, select the following
1. Reprogram the powertrain control module parameters (PIDS):
(PCM)/transmission control module (TCM)
module to the latest calibration using IDS NOTE
release 84.01 or higher. Calibration files may IT IS RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A USB
also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. WIRED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PC AND
THE VCM WHEN PERFORMING THE
2. Using IDS, select Powertrain, Transmission, FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO ENSURE
Transmission Adaptive Learning and perform ACCURATE RESULTS.
each of the following:
a. CLUTCH_A_OPEN
a. Transmission Range Sensor Adaptive
Learning. b. CLUTCH_B_OPEN
b. Shift Drum Adaptive Learning. c. ISS_A_RAW
c. Clutch Adaptive Learning. d. ISS_B_RAW
NOTE e. RPM TCM
PERFORMING THE ABOVE LISTED SERVICE
ROUTINES WILL CLEAR ADAPTIVE STRATEGY. f. GEAR_CMD
3. Perform Adaptive Drive Cycle: g. APP1
a. Focus vehicles refer to Workshop Manual 6. Drive vehicle while monitoring APP1. With
(WSM), Section 307-01. APP1 at 18-30%, record the clutch shudder
event.
b. Fiesta vehicles refer to WSM, Section
307-11. a. PID ISS_A_RAW is clutch apply for gears 1,
3, 5. PID ISS_B_RAW is clutch apply for
gears 2, 4, 6, R.
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine
Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was
current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available
through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
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7. Using the playback feature within Datalogger
(arrow controls A), position the playback time
cursor (
over the area of the shudder event
© of the ISS_A_RAW PID. (Figure 1)
Figure 1 - Article 13-4-5
8. Using the single (one data step at a time) scroll b. No - replace the clutch, inner input shaft
bar arrow, position the playback cursor line seal and outer input shaft case seal.
over the high point of the reading and record
RPM value (D) listed on the left hand side of (1) Focus vehicles refer to WSM, Section
ISS_A_RAW Parameter. Using the single scroll 307-01.
bar arrow again, carefully position the cursor (2) Fiesta vehicles refer to WSM, Section
over the next closest low point of the 307-11.
ISS_A_RAW parameter and record the RPM
reading. 11. Repeat Steps 2-3.
9. Subtract the low RPM (Y) from the high RPM
(X) reading (e.g. 2129 - 1602 = 527).
10. Is the result less than 250 RPM?
a. Yes - no further action required. Clutch
engagement shudder is operating within
expected limits and a clutch replacement will
not improve operation.
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PART NUMBER PART NAME 130405A 2012-2013 Focus: 1.2 Hrs.
BV6Z-7B546-C Dual Clutch Assembly Kit (Focus Reprogram The PCM/TCM,
& Fiesta Built After 1/12/2011) Perform Adaptive Learning,
AE8Z-7B546-D Dual Clutch Assembly Kit (Fiesta Adaptive Drive Cycle,
Built To 1/12/2011) Road Test To Verify
AE8Z-7064-A Clutch-To-Hollow Input Shaft Snap Repair (Do Not Use With Ring (Focus)
AE8Z-7064-B Clutch-To-Hollow Input Shaft Snap Any Other Labor
Ring (Fiesta) Operations)
AE8Z-7007-A Engine-to-Transaxle Separator 130405B 2011-2013 Fiesta: 1.6 Hrs.
Plate (Fiesta) Reprogram The PCM/TCM,
W703662-S403 Exhaust Nut (Fiesta) Perform Adaptive Learning, 2S6Z-9450-A Exhaust Gasket (Fiesta)
W520203-S442 Ball Joint Nut (Fiesta) Adaptive Drive Cycle,
W709618-S442 Ball Joint Bolt (Fiesta) Road Test To Verify
W715491-S442 Ball Joint Bolt (Focus) Repair Using IDS Monitor
W520415-S442 Ball Joint Nut (Focus) PIDS During Road Test
AE8Z-1S177-A Halfshaft Seal Kit (2 Req) (Focus) And Perform Calculations AE8Z-7048-A Input Shaft Seal Outer
AE8Z-7052-A Input Shaft Seal Inner (Do Not Use With Any
W705448-S441 Flexplate-To-Clutch Nut (2 Pkg Other Labor Operations)
Req) 130405B 2012-2013 Focus: 1.6 Hrs.
YS4Z-3N324-AA Bearing Retainer Strap Reprogram The PCM/TCM,
W520102-S442 Bearing Retainer Strap Nut Perform Adaptive Learning, 9U7Z-19A506-BA Transaxle Input Shaft/Spline
Lubricant Adaptive Drive Cycle,
XL-2 Motorcraftв High Temperature Road Test To Verify
Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant Repair Using IDS Monitor
XT-11-QDC Motorcraftв Dual Clutch PIDS During Road Test
Transmission Fluid And Perform Calculations PM-4-A Motorcraftв Metal Brake Parts
Cleaner (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
130405C 2011-2013 Fiesta: 7.2 Hrs.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of Reprogram The PCM/TCM,
New Vehicle Limited Perform Adaptive Learning,
Warranty Coverage Adaptive Drive Cycle,
Warranty/ESP coverage Road Test To Verify
limits/policies/prior approvals Repair Using IDS Monitor
are not altered by a TSB. PIDS During Road Test
Warranty/ESP coverage Perform Calculations,
limits are determined by the Replace Clutch, Perform
identified causal part and Adaptive Learning,
verified using the OASIS Adaptive Drive Cycle (Do
part coverage tool. Not Use With Any Other
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME Labor Operations)
130405A 2011-2013 Fiesta: 1.2 Hrs.
Reprogram The PCM/TCM,
Perform Adaptive Learning,
Adaptive Drive Cycle,
Road Test To Verify
Repair (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
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130405C 2012-2013 Focus: 7.8 Hrs.
Reprogram The PCM/TCM,
Perform Adaptive Learning,
Adaptive Drive Cycle,
Road Test To Verify
Repair Using IDS Monitor
PIDS During Road Test
Perform Calculations,
Replace Clutch, Perform
Adaptive Learning,
Adaptive Drive Cycle (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7B546 14
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