# Service bulletin TSB 18\-2323

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10148713
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-19
- Manufacturer's number: TSB 18\-2323
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-10\-24
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\)

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2016\-1018 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles equipped with a 3.5L/3.7L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing \(TiVCT\) engine may exhibit an inoperative police option accessory that requires a hardwired vehicle speed signal. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10148713-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10148713-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Transmission and driveline, Automatic transmission, Transmission control module

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2018 FORD TAURUS

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V141000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V141000.md), 2018-03-01: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SSM 47170](/bulletins/10137101.md), 2018-05-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement of the VCT solenoid, refer to Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) pinpoint test HK11 to cycle the affected VCT solenoid 10 times to attempt to clear the debris. For claiming, use causal part 6M280 and applicable labor operations in section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [SSM 46900](/bulletins/10127405.md), 2018-01-29, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System \(IDS\) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select \- Toolbox \- Body \- Security \- PATS Functions \- Parameter Reset. Follow the on\-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 419\-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable.
- [SSM 46069](/bulletins/10109063.md), 2017-08-01, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Some 2015\-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F50/6F55 transmission Built On 11/2/2015 And Through 2/1/2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear and/or DTCs P0715, P0717, P0756 and/or P2701. This may be caused by the direct clutch snap ring out of position and/or damage to the direct clutch hub. The cause of the failure is the Tone Wheel surface putting uneven load on the snap ring. To repair this condition the Tone Wheel \(7F283\) must be replaced,\(also referred to as Direct Clutch Cylinder/Tone wheel\) in addition to the Tone Wheel, replace Direct Clutch Hub \(7G384\), Direct Clutch Return Spring \(7F235\), Direct Clutch Snap Ring \(7C122\), TSS Sensor \(7M101\), Seal Kit \(7153\) and filter in the kit. Disassemble, clean the transmission and main control to remove metal particles. Refer to WSM, Section 307\-01. Use causal part 7F283 and applicable Labor ops from SLTS section 7.
- [SSM\-45815](/bulletins/10078988.md), 2016-08-30, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). AIR CONDITIONING \(A/C\) INOPERATIVE \- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE \(DTC\) P0645

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