Guide Summary
Modifications to the tcm can corrupt the original calibrations, causing 2nd and 6th gear failure. This guide describes a process to reset the TCM to factory settings.
Applies to 6R140 Transmissions, 6R140 Transmission Rebuilt Kits
2nd and 6th gear failure prevention and overall protection of the transmission
Modifications to the tcm can corrupt the original calibrations
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Step 1: Installing Module Build Data (As-Built)
Visit Motorcraftservice.com
- Quick Guides
- Module Build Data (As-Built), use VIN to obtain As-Built data
- Enter VIN
- Download file
Step 2: Upload VIN to IDS/FJDS
This procedure cannot be done with Forscan. Your Motorcraft subscription will provide transfer of As-Built data from Motorcraftservice.com to IDS/FJDS
- Connect to truck
- Module Programming
- As-Built
- TCM
- Follow instructions on IDS/FJDS
Step 3: Download tunes
Install the ECM tune followed by the TCM tune using the recommended options
- Ez-lynk downloader
- AMDP tuners
Step 4: Transmission re-characterization
Using Forscan/IDS/FJDS re-characterize the TCM