Mr Ford Tech, thank you for having your life together and becoming an expert, and then sharing your knowledge with us. The effect one man can have on the world is incredible. Amazing.
I want YOU to do, and make, EVERY repair video on RUclips. You have a great ability to explain. You also have natural flow, and rhythm in your speech; because of that, people don’t miss a single word or detail.
My 2018 5.0 f150 10 speed transmission I bought used was horrible. Harsh shifts and boggy! I took it to the dealership and he said the same thing he gave me an option to clear the adaptive learning or completely turn it off And let it shift the way Ford wants it to shift. I chose that to go ahead and turn it off and wow it made a world of difference! It runs so much better now with adaptive learning turned off! Mind blown!
Thanks for doing these video's, Ford should be thanking you too. Your improving their products by helping the consumer understand the product and get the best results.
Ford probably hates this guy because he makes it so easy to repair things on your own for the most part you don't have to get your car fixed by a professional
Keep the great videos coming. Excellent info and informative. I worked at 2 dealerships in the late 80's and I still see alot of guys who are not techs, they are parts changers. You go in depth and know the sub systems and the details. Very good sir. Thank you.
Thsts my experience too, they change out parts that aren’t needing changed till they “ maybe “ fix it and charge you with a lame story why all the other parts needed changed.
@@livenfree two years ago. As it happens, my transmission (according to the dealership) “exploded inside in a way we have never seen before!” I had extended warranty and the car was less than three years old, so Ford covered a new transmission and I have followed your advice since the day I picked it up.
Good info!! This guy is awesome, I can't tell you how much I've learned from this guy his videos are great so far I fixed 4 problems on my F150 just by watching his videos. Hopefully this will fix the shift issue on my wifes Mercury Mariner I'll find out later tonight. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.
What I thought was a transmission issue on my 2012 Jetta was actually in fact a super sticky throttle valve! The car had been jerking very harshly on acceleration and deceleration and I automatically assumed it was transmission and was about to do a fluid exchange, then I got lucky lol and check engine light came on (for something else) and I had to get in the throttle body and discovered it was absolutely black and had major buildup - spray a little throttle body cleaner and VOILA!!!!! Maybe this could also help somebody else….
Heavy duty trucks and SUVs don't come manual...a cloth can't possibly last 20 years man, that's impossible...I've done things with automatic transmissions that'd burn a manual quickly...
The escapes he’s driving in this video came with a manual! I was going to buy one but it doesn’t have a handbrake, idiots get really close to your bumper where I live and getting a heavy front wheel drive vehicle going on a slope without rolling back is possible but a lot of concentration every time I’d have to do it lol. So I opted for an auto instead. Kinda regret it though
What scanner are you using to do the reset? I'm looking online and see a couple stand-alone hand scanners and another one using a laptop's USB and software to connect to the car. I'm not wanting to waste money on guessing what scanner I should buy. I have a 2017 Ford Transit Connect if that helps.
@@FordTechMakuloco I just want to know what a harsh shift is, because my 2009 ford focus doesn't seem to have a set shift rpm, like my older vehicles I have driven, and the further I press the pedal, the more RPMs it takes before shifting gears, and it will usually shift in such a way as to snap my neck forward and back in a jerking motion, now and again
@@northwiebesick7136 I would define a harsh shift as very noticeable, and based on tachometer rpm readings, if you feel the shift it's too hard; the best shift you'll never notice and they'll be soft. I myself gotta get the KAM reset in my taurus sho because the previous owner raced it and it shifts hard even with light throttle input.
@@brentneahring2797 so if you feel a bit of a tug or jerk on shift, you would consider that a harsh shift??? I'll have to hook my reader up and reset the learning tables then...
I have a 2013 utility. How’d you get forscan ? Lmao crazy I’m asking but I’ve heard about it quite a bit. What do YOU use to connect it from your computer to the car
Six years later and I am here finding help. I am now in search of a nicer bidirectional tool and I will try to clean the ALT on my Ford Escape and see how things go! Thank you for such a helpful and well-done-no-time-to-waste video!
The trouble with this adaptive learning is driving conditions change . In normal driving your shifts are smooth, but when you have to get on it the shifts become hard. Adaptive learning just doesn't adjust to instant changes.
Brian as always great video. I have a couple questions. How do I update the TCM and/or PCM? Is that a dealer only service? Also can FORSCAN be used to clear out the learned shift points? Thanks again.
@@livenfree updating is a dealer only action...they never do it for free 😡😡 Forscan can clear the transmission tables. I used it on my 2011 XLT Escape and it's free!! Just need to correct ODBII adapter
My Lincoln MKS was shifting hard and I had a high-end scan to clear the transmission learning a few minutes it was hard shifting for a while after 15 minutes of driving it shift smooth as butter thanks you saved my life 😁
Thank you for taking the time to post your videos. I bought a used Escape that had an odd 2nd to 3rd shift (about 5k rpm) and harsh down shifts. I saw this video and reset the tables this morning before running some errands. ALL of my shifts smoothed out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I have a 2012 3.0 limited flex fuel with 176k and I've put almost 16k miles on since the reset. My scan tool broke, or I would have tried that method. There is another video on here that shows a method involving gas pedal presses and turning the ignition on and off if i recall correctly. I cannot guarantee this will work for newer models. I will try to find the exact one I used and share the link. Sorry it took this long to reply, new phone and notifications are off.
Thank you Soooo much. My used 19 was shifting rough between 4-5. They just cleared the adaptive tables and it drives so much better now. It feels great. Thank you
The 6F50 has a technical bulletin service. The OSS and TSS sensors are prone to have a intermediate short in one of those sensors. It will not show up on diagnostic check. Only way to solve the problem is to replace both the OSS and TSS. According to the 6f50 transmission manual the Adaptive memory can be reset if the battery is disconnected for more than 20 minutes
If you buy an used vehicle i recommend to take it to get deep scanned and get the stats reset... a good scanner can be found at a professional shop , the scanner used for example in autozone just tells you basic information...you want a scanner that can go to the main computer memory center... on vehicles computer, he mentions 06s and up but in reality vehicles have been bringing this feature since 1980s since computerized technology was implemented even carburetor models as long as it had that metal box the OEM computer under the dashboard you were set up for trouble...the modules known in trans am and Camaro from the 80s were known as TPI EMC computers.
@@josmarz3841 Any suggestions for a scan tool I could buy and perform this work? I am just a vehicle owner so would have to be a reasonable priced item...THANKS!
You make a series of excellent videos. You mention the use of a technicians tool to upload the latest transmission firmware. As most of your followers aren't technicians, what Windows programs (preferably free) can be used with a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle that will allow this type of checking versions, uploading and clearing of the TCM?
Your posts are the operative definition of a public service announcement and without doubt they're the most complete and helpful on the web. Thank you!
Could you do a video on communicating with your service advisor? I have experienced difficulty getting warranty diagnostic time spent on intermittent or less noticable problems. I'll admit they can be harder to find, but on a couple instances I have had to pay an independent shop to diagnose and report an issue so I can get Ford to honor their warranty. For someone like me who takes it in for a strange nosie before the engine grenades you would think they would appreciate that.
try another ford dealer? if theres one close by. if its an intermittent issue its really hard for the flat rate guys to spend any time on the vehicle when they can't duplicate the concern within first road test. try and find a way to duplicate the concern so they service advisor can leave that on the work order. lots of service advisors are duds and don't know anything about vehicles..its just a place to be to get money. there is some pretty ridiculous complaints that dealers get on weird noises. sometimes its in the customers head. sometimes it just takes complaining to your salesman and the service manager. our two foreman work on some really stupid complaints but they get er done for the customer.
This is why i buy vehicles out of warranty. I end up fixing it anyway... i find the whole "arguing" with someone who has never held a wrench thing more tiring and frustrating than lying on a creeper with mercon v dripping in my ears
My transmission (6f35) shifts great in every gear except the first to second shift! It’s so iffy. One time you don’t even feel it and the next there’s a slight to kinda harsh bump. It’s so frustrating lol.
Mine too. And it jerks to the left. I assume it's low transmission. I have a ford escape hybrid 2007. Never added fluid. It's behind front tire. Kind of inconvenient to access.
I have a 2005 5.4 and when I put it on reverse it takes a few seconds before it kicks in. I did put my scanner on it gave me a code of a bad shift solenoid. I did end up, replacing the solenoid , but I’m still having the same problem. Do you think it could be the wire harness that connects to the solenoid?
I love your videos....you give the nitty gritty details with such things as the memory and adaptive learning of modern Ford transmissions, only a few master techs usually know the very fine details to these things regarding computerized adaptive transmissions.
I have a 2021 F150 3.5 ecoboost. I had my adaptive learning reset, but I'm still getting a harsh engagement like the torque converter is locking up, an audible and felt thump. This only happens when I'm on the highway moving faster than about 67 mph and the transmission downshifts from 10th to 6th gear. It's smooth if it downshift from 10 to 5th or 7th. Traveling at 60 mph, it's not as bad of a thump. Any ideas why it is doing this?
The 2013+ escape have a 6f35 transmission which he mentions in the first half of the video when he’s talking about the different transmissions that are adaptable. So yes you can
Hi, I very often watch your video, I would like to know what happened the other day to the 2010 F150 5.4L 4x4. Lariat felt like a blow as if someone had crashed the truck from behind. I think that the transmission was suddenly delayed and awakened. please i would like you to cause this problem can you help me please thanks
So I bet the shops make bank resetting/refreshing the tables, they tell people the trans needs work keep it a few days and hand you a steep bill . Too many shisters out there . Thank you for sharing. Xoxo
Thank you for putting this stuff out there ! I was a 62B in the Army ( heavy wheel mec) now I believe they merged it into 1 field , anyway I try to save $ and do breaks , oil ,flush fuel lines pump and all that jazz myself to save some loot unfortunately a lot of my good tools grew legs and took off so it is more convenient to pay & get it done instead of fighting with crap. As a woman, many men have tried to fool me 😂 . I called to get a bearing pressed the guy was beating around the bush then finally said $100, I even said excuse me $100.00 really. ..... Had my brother call a hour later he said yea $50 bucks bro . I was beyond hot. Yes I have long hair and get my nails done from time to time so they never see it coming. Most of the motor pool chicks were Butch but still pretty chill. I'm sure these post you put out have helped many many folks thanks again.🤟☺️👊👣
awesome video. Im having transmission shifting issues on my 2012 edge. Well not really issues, it just shifts increadably slow and sometimes the downshift is not the smoothest at low speeds. I am going to give this a try. I am also going to make a How to Video similar to yours using the autel Maxisys (hope you don't mind). Keep up the good work.
I have a 2010 Ford F150 with 180,000 miles on it. Goes into reverse and drives smoothly like always. Shifts from First gear to 2nd smooth, but when it reaches 3-4 I feel hesitation and noise. I hope someone will provide comments. Thanks in advance.
I've had issues with the DSP6 transmission in my Fiesta. It wasn't shifting right and would sometimes leave me with no power at all until it decided to shift. All I knew was that it was a transmission control module malfunction. Well after thousands of miles I got home and hooked it up to my wifi odb2 tool and cleared all the codes and honestly didn't imagine it would resolve my transmission issues. I was just trying to see if I had any other faults. It did however fix my transmission completely. I was able to do 90 at 4k while before I couldn't do 80 without pushing 5k. And it hasn't slipped once. Also i've been getting 41 mph average which I have never seen in the year i've owned it let alone on this road trip where it would have saved me $200. Oh and I am certain Ford would have insisted I needed clutch or transmission service, well hopefully my friend wouldn't have screwed me as he was an adult leader of mine when I was in Scouts. But if it wasn't for having a friend on the inside I wouldn't have trusted Ford not to rob me blind.
You are the BEST brother, very clear and informative in all your videos. I usually don’t comment but I have to take my hat off and salute you for your tremendous knowledge and help to all of us that are looking for Mechanical honest advice. God Bless you🙏
@FordTechMakuloco a few months a go i bought a Ford Escape 2012 V6, i feel some hard shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, sometimes harder then other, the other gears works quite well, and when i start the car sometimes when move the shifter to Drive or Reverse, the engine seems to moves hard. I’ve read about a lot of issues with the 6F35 transmission, should i be aware of transmission issues?
I have a scan tool to reset the learning. My cars gets a 2-3 shift hang then bump into 3rd. Resetting the learned shifts fixes the problem. 100% perfect shifts for about 150 miles then it slowly comes back. By 500 miles or so the same 2-3 shift is back. Dealer tells me this is normal. I know its not normal, its just nobody knows how to fix it. You can read ALL day on google about people having trouble with the 2-3 shift in the fusions
Does it stall after filling up the gas stank? If so, the car's purge valve might be clogged up or faulty. My car never stalled, but it came close once or twice. Then the Check Engine Light came on after I started to notice it was using more gas than usual and the exhaust fumes smelled a bit rich, as if some of the gas wasn't being burned properly. Took it to the dealer a month before the CEL came on and they found nothing. Of course, once the CEL came on they found the issue and replaced the purge valve. To be honest, if you're handy with you tools, buy the purge valve from a trusted ebay seller and replace it yourself. It'll save you about $300. But of course, first run an OBD scanner on your car and see if the P144A fault is found. If that fault comes up, it's confirmation that the purge valve is the culprit.
I took it to two different Ford dealers with the 16 fusion while it was still under factory warranty and they tell me that they are unable to duplicate the shift issues. A.K.A. "please leave because we don't have a clue" Thanks for the great information.
*** UPDATE *** I was able to use a tool made by MAC and was able to perform ut he adaptive table then I relearned the transmission. So far so good. I did this about a month ago.
Again very informative video. I have a thinkdiag obd scanner with transmission reset. Can I use this to clear the adaptive transmission and let the vehicle re-learn? Thank you
Thanks for a very informative video. So going uphill under load during the 6-5 down shift at 70 mph an inconsistent (sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't) hard shift occurs on our 2013 Escape. Do you think this procedure would resolve this issue?
Ok, so you should have the latest PCM and/or TCM calibration update for your vehicle. I'm sure that for someone who does this kind of stuff daily, that is a no-brainer. But for some random van owner like me who found this video because of the mentioned shifting problems, a 3-second gloss over updating the calibration just leaves me still stranded. How do I go about getting this update without paying thd deañer $125?
I just want to say a big thank you to Mr Ford Tech! I was on my way home from work @ 1 at night driving very lackadaisical and my truck unlearned how to shift and got stuck in third gear. When I pulled and shifted into park I noticed it shift real hard. I was very scared but instantly went to You Tube and found this video. Problem fixed instantly!!!! I can’t say thanks enough!!!!!
So I have a 2014 F-150 with nearly 150K miles. I took it to the shop to have it serviced per the owner's manual and was told they could NOT do the service since the transmission had 146, 989 miles. What? The Ford dealer told me this;however, the owner's manual specifically states that service should be done at 150,000 miles which includes transmission fluid and filter change. So what's the issue with the Ford dealer? Thanks for the videos. I learned from your videos that I have a 2014 F-150 transmission 6R80 that uses Mercon LV. I plan on doing this service on my own and wanted some input. Any tips would be appreciated sir!
Quick question... 06 Lincoln Zephyr starts and runs but then stalls when put into gear. No lights on dash. It will run until shifted into drive. Any idea what that may be...? Hope to hear your opinion. Thanks. Please help. I know this has nothing to do with this car my apologies.
Ford money maker just trying to squeeze out a few more MPG! The Ford Festiva did 40 MPG with a carburetor! With all the technology available today we are still going backwards meanwhile the buyer get's to foot the bills for Auto Makers useless experimenting increased maintenance, programming etc.
You're absolutely right about this. Yet manufacturers like Kia, Toyota, Honda, etc have managed to do this easily. But then you get to Ford and it's like... "shuddering transmission, but everything works the way it should!" My 2013 Corolla was averaging 26/34 (MPG) and it didn't have to "learn how I drive". My 2014 Focus is a constant reminder of Ford and how they take shortcuts. I feel like if you're going to buy a Ford, you better get an extended warranty and possibly a secondary vehicle to drive around when your Ford is in the shop.
@@barondystopia Bought a '13 Focus (power shift trans) a year ago with 56k miles on clock. The car initially had a slight judder when starting out. The dealer(Ford) replaced the DCT clutch packs and went thru the car completely BEFORE I signed on the dotted line, even included a FREE lifetime power train warranty. I have driven about 10kmi with NO ISSUES. I love the way the transmission shifts, a MANUAL that shifts automatically. I am used to driving stick shift vehicles, would have gotten stick, but Wife can't drive stick. The early clutch packs had bad seals which allowed fluid to get on the dry clutch discs causing problems, the new packs are problem free. A lot of the complaints for these transmissions was due to I'll informed owners that hadn't driven manual transmission cars expecting slush-box like shifts that you get from a hydraulically operated gearbox. This a MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH A MECHANICAL CLUTCH, folks. The sales people should have explained this to the buyers BEFORE they sold the car. Would have saved the reputation of this transmission and eliminating the frivolous lawsuits. Ford did free replacement of the clutch packs for cars up to 8years old and warranty extended to 150kmiles.
thank you so much for this video, I am experiencing light upshift/downshift issues with the 8F35 transmission, will try to teach it so it shifts according to my style.
I bought a used 2008 explorer 4x4 a couple months ago. The issue I am having is that if I have to hit the brakes with anything harder than the norm, it's like it goes into neutral. The gear shifter is still in drive, but when I hit the gas, it's in neutral. After a few seconds it pops back into drive and I can go. If I am not coming to a complete stop, like someone cuts me off and I have to hit the brakes hard to keep from hitting the idiot, it takes a second or two then slams back into gear. I can't find anything anywhere on this problem. Any ideas?
Very interesting. I stumbled across a similar thing on a 2002 BMW I bought used. It had a hard down shift 2-1. I lived with that for years until the battery died. After replacing it, the shifts were smooth so I figured it had adaptive learning which was reset by disconnecting the battery. Wish I had done that years before. Now I have a 2013 Ford Escape and it often has a hard shift going up from 2-3. It's a shame it can't be reset by disconnecting the battery.
I have 2009 Lincoln MKS AWD 3.7 260000km that I have recently bought. Once I first drove it I felt a jerk between 2 and 3 gear. Now, after 5 days of driving, it is difficult to spot, but sometimes I still have a bit of a jerk. Transmission fluid is dirty but full level. Also car had been sitting with dead battery for few days before I bought it. Do I need to clean learning tables? Or change trans. fluid? Or just drive it more and it will "relearn"? thanks for advice!
Thank you, very informative. Looking at buying '14 Fusion Titanium, 2.0 FWD that is shifting hard. Most online info states it's a known problem that Ford will not address. Your info makes me more optimistic it can be resolved. Thanks again!
US domestic Ford, Lincoln, Mercury vehicle calibration firmware updates are available from: www.motorcraftservice.com/ In addition to the calibration firmware updates a Ford Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) or Ford VCM/VMM or the Ford Module Programming (FMP) software or Webflash application with a J2534 compliant interface module or high end aftermarket bidirectional scantool/programmer system is required.
the dealership did this to my 2011 ranger 4.0 sport and now I cant go over 95 mph without it bucking. before they did the so called pcm upgrade I could out run a hemi charger and leave them in the dust.
I have a 2010 F150 super crew RWD 5.4 v8I just got my transmission fluid changed at 115,000 miles? I’m not the first owner, had it since 96,000 miles, I’m now experiencing a rough downshift from 2nd fear to first gear when coming to a stop. The upshifts are fine and not other downshifts are rough, just from 2nd to first.
Hi, I have 2007 edge sel awd 3.5l v6 with tow package suv. Two days ago on way home from work, I noticed it have a jerk within shifting etc. And i thought car cut off..lol i put foot on gas pedal the edge barely began to move. Power take off or regular take off was missing. Meaning it felt like vehicle wet into a limp mode so to speak. I took my OBDII reader and put on computer. That gave me the code P0720. Output shaft speed sensor issue it said. I KNOW WHERE THE OSS AND TSS SENSORS ARE. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE THE DRAIN PLUG IS THOUGH IN ORDER 4 ME TO DRAIN THE FLUID THERE. SO IM ABLE TO REMOVE THE MAIN COVER 14 BOLTS. TO THEN ACCESS CONTROL VALVE 10 BOLTS, THEN I NEED TO REMOVE THE TSS SENSOR BOLT AND OSS SENSOR IS ON INSIDE OF HOUSING. GIVEN IT ONLY SHOWS CODE P0720 SHOULD I CHANGE BOTH SENSORS OR JUST THE ONE BEING OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR ? AND COULD I REVERSE REMOVE TOP PORTION OF TUBE RATHER THEN REMOVING THE 3/4 INCH NUT END OF SAID PIPE THAT CROSSES SLIGHTLY IN FRONT OF MAIN COVER THATS 14 BOLTS ? AND I KNOW TO BE CAREFUL SO NO WIRES ARE PINCHED IN THE INSTALL OF NEW PARTS. An last thing how and what am I re setting so that the computer system re-learns the new sensors I installed so that my transmission is shifting as it properly should and the take off power /response of me stepping on gas pedal that the edge suv moves as it suppose to and not drag ass as if it's in limp mode like a saab goes into protecting tranny thank you....
The FORD dealer reset the shift tables on my 2016 F150 as it was hard shifting it fixed the issue. 2 months later the hard shifting is starting to come back. The Truck does a lot of stop and go around town then 1 - 2 60+ mile trips.
if it has an OBD2 computer (ECU, PCM...) it has basic learning adapatibility with saved data points: fuel trims, shift solenoids. Good technology is seemless, not painful.
I have a ford dps6 transmission and i cleaned all the battery connectors meaning i disconnected the battery completely and now it shifts like my dead granddad does that mean i need to drive it like i stole it to fix the issue ?
hi ford tech, i own a 2002 excursion 6.8 4x4 NY TIPS on thaT ONE? i got the headache p0720 and p0722, looking at reviews they are like false codes, people had replace transmission pcm etc and can't get out of that code. any way on my own truck i have check sensors resistance, continuity to pcm, etc everything shows good. grounds etc. and the p)720 keeps coming on over and over, main problem is that as soon as it warms up for about 5 minutes and place on gear, the trasmission kills my engine. i did a complete trans fluid including torque converter fluid, with the right fluid, and im not positive but i think my problems start like a week after that fluid change, but dont want to get u cobfused since i cant remember if this happend after fluid change, algo i did my crank sensor thinking it was killing my engine but i believe the torque converter is acting, i own a couple of maxisys scan tool, the 808 and the 500 i think. any help or tips will be really apreciated.
Sir, got a question please, THE TCM 0n 2013 Focus 4 cyl. up to what year you can swap it from . dealer kicked me out demanding $ 4K for complete tranny/TCM and Labor. yet when I re booth ECM works well for about 10 miles then she can't go into higher gears. I wish I would be close by to be your shop
Are these 'smart' transmissions worth the trouble, in your opinion. I have it on my KIA and I hate it to death. I unplug the battery every friday night.
I’ve got A 2011 5.0 F-150 throws no Check Engine light or no codes and it skip 2nd gear on downshift it’s got the 6R80 Transmission anyone know what that’s about?!? It be very helpful.
Okay so I have a p1633 code. I replaced a bunch of fuses. That were duds. Including the one beside the one solenoid I believe slot 40. It also controls AC related stuff. 15 was fine but I put new one in anyways. The CEL was on always now it takes moments then comes back. It seems to shift mostly fine. So I guess this is probably my issue. I do not have a scanner of any kind, I am wondering IS there any other way to reset the TCM, I heard what you said but it has been years now so maybe something has changed? Fluids good. Levels etc. puddles good most of the time but does like to rough house a bit. And is generally vibrating.
I have 2016 Ford escape se After 7000 km ford recalled for throttle body recall after changing throttle body my suv was taking high rpm for gear shifting Ford told me it will adjust after few thousand km but till now its taking high rpm for gear shifting Any suggestion Thanks
Hey! I'm getting a rough 5-4 downshift and weird downshift occasionally in general. I took my '16 f150 to to local ford dealer and they wanted to dig into the transmission without checking out the valve body or lead frame first so I took my truck back and have the hunch that maybe this TSB can be my answer since I had my throttle body replaced in August and the computer flashed because of that too?
This doesn't work. Followed instructions to a T and all I got was about 50 miles of decent shifting. Then the hard 4 to 3 downshift came back. Tranny does great in tow/haul so I know it's not a mechanical problem. Thanks Ford, for producing a piece of crap transmission...
Question please: Can the transmission learn a new owners driving habits or must the adaptive tables be cleared? About 3 weeks ago I bought an 18 F150 with a 10sp that seemed jerky on some gear changes (3-4-5 normally) that seems to have smoothed out some since. Is this possible or am I just getting used to it? Thanks for your expertise.
2013 explorer, terrain management fault, hill decent assist disabled awd off , .....even though it says 4wd on the tail, not AWD..., shows left rear wheel sensor extremely slow, wheel sensor and wheel bearing changed multiple times, harness tested, everything good there, total loss
Mr Ford Tech, thank you for having your life together and becoming an expert, and then sharing your knowledge with us. The effect one man can have on the world is incredible. Amazing.
Dave Sparrow wow like he discovered a cure for cancer
Alundrahs Knowledge.
It Is awesome when someone shares his knowledge freely.
I am grateful for Mr. FordTech for his endeavors to explain everything about maintaining my Ford.
@@Alundrahs 😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
I want YOU to do, and make, EVERY repair video on RUclips. You have a great ability to explain. You also have natural flow, and rhythm in your speech; because of that, people don’t miss a single word or detail.
We need to clone this guy and put him in every area where these fords are trying to misbehave. ..
Indeed
My 2018 5.0 f150 10 speed transmission I bought used was horrible. Harsh shifts and boggy! I took it to the dealership and he said the same thing he gave me an option to clear the adaptive learning or completely turn it off And let it shift the way Ford wants it to shift. I chose that to go ahead and turn it off and wow it made a world of difference! It runs so much better now with adaptive learning turned off! Mind blown!
My dealer wants to charge me $180 to do this(!) on my 2017 F150.
Was it kinda bagging through the gear like when shifting from R to D
@@mooauto2388mine does the same thing. Following along to see if you get a response from someone
@@mandopena1801 I have a 17 5.0 6 speed that does the same
So how do you turn it off?
Ha ha my transmission always behaved weird after my father had driven my car for a long time, now i know why.
Thanks for doing these video's, Ford should be thanking you too. Your improving their products by helping the consumer understand the product and get the best results.
Ford probably hates this guy because he makes it so easy to repair things on your own for the most part you don't have to get your car fixed by a professional
@@mauriceedwards1494 I got ATF and coolant drain-fill done at Ford for half the cost quoted by franchise and independent shops.
Keep the great videos coming. Excellent info and informative. I worked at 2 dealerships in the late 80's and I still see alot of guys who are not techs, they are parts changers. You go in depth and know the sub systems and the details. Very good sir. Thank you.
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Thsts my experience too, they change out parts that aren’t needing changed till they “ maybe “ fix it and charge you with a lame story why all the other parts needed changed.
I watched this a couple months ago - I AM a grandma and I did drive like a grandma. I have followed your advice and it has made a difference! TY!
Did you flash and reset your transmission control module?
@@livenfree two years ago. As it happens, my transmission (according to the dealership) “exploded inside in a way we have never seen before!” I had extended warranty and the car was less than three years old, so Ford covered a new transmission and I have followed your advice since the day I picked it up.
Good info!! This guy is awesome, I can't tell you how much I've learned from this guy his videos are great so far I fixed 4 problems on my F150 just by watching his videos. Hopefully this will fix the shift issue on my wifes Mercury Mariner I'll find out later tonight. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming.
How'd it go, Nick? Is your wife happy?
What I thought was a transmission issue on my 2012 Jetta was actually in fact a super sticky throttle valve! The car had been jerking very harshly on acceleration and deceleration and I automatically assumed it was transmission and was about to do a fluid exchange, then I got lucky lol and check engine light came on (for something else) and I had to get in the throttle body and discovered it was absolutely black and had major buildup - spray a little throttle body cleaner and VOILA!!!!! Maybe this could also help somebody else….
Wtf? Damn do I miss manual transmissions. Simple, cheap, tough and hardly ever fail.
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Heavy duty trucks and SUVs don't come manual...a cloth can't possibly last 20 years man, that's impossible...I've done things with automatic transmissions that'd burn a manual quickly...
Jos Marz just because you can’t drive a manual doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t
@@josmarz3841 i have a 2018 Ram 3500 dually 4x4 with a G56 manual trans its a beast....
The escapes he’s driving in this video came with a manual! I was going to buy one but it doesn’t have a handbrake, idiots get really close to your bumper where I live and getting a heavy front wheel drive vehicle going on a slope without rolling back is possible but a lot of concentration every time I’d have to do it lol. So I opted for an auto instead. Kinda regret it though
What scanner are you using to do the reset? I'm looking online and see a couple stand-alone hand scanners and another one using a laptop's USB and software to connect to the car. I'm not wanting to waste money on guessing what scanner I should buy. I have a 2017 Ford Transit Connect if that helps.
family friend had a great expression: "check the fuse before disassembling the air conditioning compressor..."
+Howard White Exactly!
Howard White I urinated in the transmission where fluid goes? Engine runs excellent!!! Smells of piss but wtf!!! Good running car no brainer
@@FordTechMakuloco I just want to know what a harsh shift is, because my 2009 ford focus doesn't seem to have a set shift rpm, like my older vehicles I have driven, and the further I press the pedal, the more RPMs it takes before shifting gears, and it will usually shift in such a way as to snap my neck forward and back in a jerking motion, now and again
@@northwiebesick7136 I would define a harsh shift as very noticeable, and based on tachometer rpm readings, if you feel the shift it's too hard; the best shift you'll never notice and they'll be soft. I myself gotta get the KAM reset in my taurus sho because the previous owner raced it and it shifts hard even with light throttle input.
@@brentneahring2797 so if you feel a bit of a tug or jerk on shift, you would consider that a harsh shift??? I'll have to hook my reader up and reset the learning tables then...
Did this using forscan software. It worked and improved the shifting, thanks a lot! (2013 Interceptor Utility)
I have a 2013 utility. How’d you get forscan ? Lmao crazy I’m asking but I’ve heard about it quite a bit. What do YOU use to connect it from your computer to the car
Neat that cars can do this. But, a colossal pain in the ass!
Big Facts!!!!
Six years later and I am here finding help. I am now in search of a nicer bidirectional tool and I will try to clean the ALT on my Ford Escape and see how things go! Thank you for such a helpful and well-done-no-time-to-waste video!
I wish they were smart enough to tell me this stuff when I had my dealer reset the tables. It kicks harder than ever now.
The trouble with this adaptive learning is driving conditions change . In normal driving your shifts are smooth, but when you have to get on it the shifts become hard. Adaptive learning just doesn't adjust to instant changes.
Always helpful! Between this and my F150 3rd brake light, you have saved me quite a bit of $$.
Brian as always great video. I have a couple questions. How do I update the TCM and/or PCM? Is that a dealer only service? Also can FORSCAN be used to clear out the learned shift points? Thanks again.
What did you find out?
@@livenfree updating is a dealer only action...they never do it for free 😡😡 Forscan can clear the transmission tables. I used it on my 2011 XLT Escape and it's free!! Just need to correct ODBII adapter
@@christopherboone9802 how much do they charge?
@@ThatBoyMichael1 I'm not sure. Probably at least an hour of labor if not more. We're talking to dealer here so we know they're not going to be cheap
Again again....you know what you're talking about,...just love it !
What tool/scanner can I use to do this?
My Lincoln MKS was shifting hard and I had a high-end scan to clear the transmission learning a few minutes it was hard shifting for a while after 15 minutes of driving it shift smooth as butter thanks you saved my life 😁
Where did you get this scanning done
Where did you get the scanning done
Thank you for taking the time to post your videos. I bought a used Escape that had an odd 2nd to 3rd shift (about 5k rpm) and harsh down shifts. I saw this video and reset the tables this morning before running some errands. ALL of my shifts smoothed out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
What did you use to reset the tables? Scan tool, PC with certain software,?
@@davidmccord8286 did you find out?
I have a 2017 with what sounds like the same problem. What did you do to fix it? How did you do it?
I have a 2012 3.0 limited flex fuel with 176k and I've put almost 16k miles on since the reset. My scan tool broke, or I would have tried that method. There is another video on here that shows a method involving gas pedal presses and turning the ignition on and off if i recall correctly. I cannot guarantee this will work for newer models. I will try to find the exact one I used and share the link. Sorry it took this long to reply, new phone and notifications are off.
Thank you Soooo much. My used 19 was shifting rough between 4-5. They just cleared the adaptive tables and it drives so much better now. It feels great. Thank you
Did they charge you?
How much did they charge you brother I’m having the same issue. 19 gt
Could someone recommend a good scanner for this purpose, pls?
I use FORscan.
@@RaymondIlano hi Raymond, does Forscan have latest Ford updates/
@@xray364 they keep it up to date so far.
@@RaymondIlano Will a snap on scanner do the adaptive learning clearing?
@@Thunderroad8517 usually no...you need a laptop with Forscan or a High end scanner worth $2000
The 6F50 has a technical bulletin service. The OSS and TSS sensors are prone to have a intermediate short in one of those sensors. It will not show up on diagnostic check. Only way to solve the problem is to replace both the OSS and TSS. According to the 6f50 transmission manual the Adaptive memory can be reset if the battery is disconnected for more than 20 minutes
Just did the TCM Adaptation reset via Forescan, and made a big difference on my 6R80 (especially downshift).
Tcm adaptation rest forescan
It's FORSCAN... and it's free
This seems like a bad idea especially for cars with multiple drivers.....
If you buy an used vehicle i recommend to take it to get deep scanned and get the stats reset... a good scanner can be found at a professional shop , the scanner used for example in autozone just tells you basic information...you want a scanner that can go to the main computer memory center... on vehicles computer, he mentions 06s and up but in reality vehicles have been bringing this feature since 1980s since computerized technology was implemented even carburetor models as long as it had that metal box the OEM computer under the dashboard you were set up for trouble...the modules known in trans am and Camaro from the 80s were known as TPI EMC computers.
@@josmarz3841 Any suggestions for a scan tool I could buy and perform this work? I am just a vehicle owner so would have to be a reasonable priced item...THANKS!
You make a series of excellent videos. You mention the use of a technicians tool to upload the latest transmission firmware. As most of your followers aren't technicians, what Windows programs (preferably free) can be used with a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle that will allow this type of checking versions, uploading and clearing of the TCM?
allanl I’m not sure such a program exists for this higher level stuff
Yes! What scanner should i buy to do this?
Your posts are the operative definition of a public service announcement and without doubt they're the most complete and helpful on the web. Thank you!
Could you do a video on communicating with your service advisor? I have experienced difficulty getting warranty diagnostic time spent on intermittent or less noticable problems. I'll admit they can be harder to find, but on a couple instances I have had to pay an independent shop to diagnose and report an issue so I can get Ford to honor their warranty. For someone like me who takes it in for a strange nosie before the engine grenades you would think they would appreciate that.
try another ford dealer? if theres one close by. if its an intermittent issue its really hard for the flat rate guys to spend any time on the vehicle when they can't duplicate the concern within first road test. try and find a way to duplicate the concern so they service advisor can leave that on the work order. lots of service advisors are duds and don't know anything about vehicles..its just a place to be to get money. there is some pretty ridiculous complaints that dealers get on weird noises. sometimes its in the customers head. sometimes it just takes complaining to your salesman and the service manager. our two foreman work on some really stupid complaints but they get er done for the customer.
This is why i buy vehicles out of warranty. I end up fixing it anyway... i find the whole "arguing" with someone who has never held a wrench thing more tiring and frustrating than lying on a creeper with mercon v dripping in my ears
Thank you, worked like a charm. And I thought I was having transmission problems
My transmission (6f35) shifts great in every gear except the first to second shift! It’s so iffy. One time you don’t even feel it and the next there’s a slight to kinda harsh bump. It’s so frustrating lol.
Same! Have you found the problem? Sometimes its soft sometimes its hard most of the time
Mine too. And it jerks to the left. I assume it's low transmission. I have a ford escape hybrid 2007. Never added fluid. It's behind front tire. Kind of inconvenient to access.
Mine too. Do ur rpms go high b4 shift?
Same, I reset mine and the 1st to 2nd is hit and miss!
@@livenfree mine does and it's the torque converter.
I have a 2005 5.4 and when I put it on reverse it takes a few seconds before it kicks in. I did put my scanner on it gave me a code of a bad shift solenoid. I did end up, replacing the solenoid , but I’m still having the same problem. Do you think it could be the wire harness that connects to the solenoid?
I have the same issue, any resolution? Thanks
I love your videos....you give the nitty gritty details with such things as the memory and adaptive learning of modern Ford transmissions, only a few master techs usually know the very fine details to these things regarding computerized adaptive transmissions.
I have a 2021 F150 3.5 ecoboost. I had my adaptive learning reset, but I'm still getting a harsh engagement like the torque converter is locking up, an audible and felt thump. This only happens when I'm on the highway moving faster than about 67 mph and the transmission downshifts from 10th to 6th gear. It's smooth if it downshift from 10 to 5th or 7th. Traveling at 60 mph, it's not as bad of a thump. Any ideas why it is doing this?
@fordmakuloco Is this something that can be done one the 13+ Escapes?
The 2013+ escape have a 6f35 transmission which he mentions in the first half of the video when he’s talking about the different transmissions that are adaptable. So yes you can
Hi, I very often watch your video, I would like to know what happened the other day to the 2010 F150 5.4L 4x4. Lariat felt like a blow as if someone had crashed the truck from behind. I think that the transmission was suddenly delayed and awakened. please i would like you to cause this problem can you help me please thanks
Our shuttles are based on the E450 chassis, and I love the adaptive learning, especially in tow/haul mode.
Too bad the 10 speed sucks . Have more issues mainly slamming at stops.
You know your trade very well.
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So I bet the shops make bank resetting/refreshing the tables, they tell people the trans needs work keep it a few days and hand you a steep bill . Too many shisters out there . Thank you for sharing. Xoxo
Never thought of that but yeah I bet they are.
Thank you for putting this stuff out there ! I was a 62B in the Army ( heavy wheel mec) now I believe they merged it into 1 field , anyway I try to save $ and do breaks , oil ,flush fuel lines pump and all that jazz myself to save some loot unfortunately a lot of my good tools grew legs and took off so it is more convenient to pay & get it done instead of fighting with crap. As a woman, many men have tried to fool me 😂 . I called to get a bearing pressed the guy was beating around the bush then finally said $100, I even said excuse me $100.00 really. ..... Had my brother call a hour later he said yea $50 bucks bro . I was beyond hot. Yes I have long hair and get my nails done from time to time so they never see it coming. Most of the motor pool chicks were Butch but still pretty chill. I'm sure these post you put out have helped many many folks thanks again.🤟☺️👊👣
awesome video. Im having transmission shifting issues on my 2012 edge. Well not really issues, it just shifts increadably slow and sometimes the downshift is not the smoothest at low speeds. I am going to give this a try.
I am also going to make a How to Video similar to yours using the autel Maxisys (hope you don't mind). Keep up the good work.
4 years later how did it go?
I have a 2010 Ford F150 with 180,000 miles on it. Goes into reverse and drives smoothly like always. Shifts from First gear to 2nd smooth, but when it reaches 3-4 I feel hesitation and noise.
I hope someone will provide comments. Thanks in advance.
I've had issues with the DSP6 transmission in my Fiesta. It wasn't shifting right and would sometimes leave me with no power at all until it decided to shift. All I knew was that it was a transmission control module malfunction. Well after thousands of miles I got home and hooked it up to my wifi odb2 tool and cleared all the codes and honestly didn't imagine it would resolve my transmission issues. I was just trying to see if I had any other faults. It did however fix my transmission completely. I was able to do 90 at 4k while before I couldn't do 80 without pushing 5k. And it hasn't slipped once. Also i've been getting 41 mph average which I have never seen in the year i've owned it let alone on this road trip where it would have saved me $200. Oh and I am certain Ford would have insisted I needed clutch or transmission service, well hopefully my friend wouldn't have screwed me as he was an adult leader of mine when I was in Scouts. But if it wasn't for having a friend on the inside I wouldn't have trusted Ford not to rob me blind.
Some shops out there to get you, correction: MOST SHOPS OUT THERE TO GET YOU. Thanks for the video👍
that's why you want to know a thing or two.... Same is true at the doctors office!
Brian, this completely changes the driving experience of the vehicle. Wonderful piece
Can you achieve the same result grounding the positive battery terminal?
Any suggestions for a scan tool I could buy and perform this work? I am just a vehicle owner so would have to be a reasonably priced item...THANKS!
Yes! What scan software are you using? Is it just one of those code scanners? Please assist
You are the BEST brother, very clear and informative in all your videos. I usually don’t comment but I have to take my hat off and salute you for your tremendous knowledge and help to all of us that are looking for Mechanical honest advice. God Bless you🙏
@FordTechMakuloco a few months a go i bought a Ford Escape 2012 V6, i feel some hard shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, sometimes harder then other, the other gears works quite well, and when i start the car sometimes when move the shifter to Drive or Reverse, the engine seems to moves hard. I’ve read about a lot of issues with the 6F35 transmission, should i be aware of transmission issues?
I have the same issue. Did you find a solution?
@@beckytarone5212 , i went to the shop and they updated the PCM software and i felt a small improvement since then, still with the issue sometimes.
Perfect information and timing'! Could be what is going on with my '09 Flex transmission. Thank you very much.
I have a scan tool to reset the learning. My cars gets a 2-3 shift hang then bump into 3rd. Resetting the learned shifts fixes the problem. 100% perfect shifts for about 150 miles then it slowly comes back. By 500 miles or so the same 2-3 shift is back. Dealer tells me this is normal. I know its not normal, its just nobody knows how to fix it. You can read ALL day on google about people having trouble with the 2-3 shift in the fusions
Thomas F My 2013 Ford Fusions is stalling occasionally while I am in comple stop...
Does it stall after filling up the gas stank? If so, the car's purge valve might be clogged up or faulty. My car never stalled, but it came close once or twice. Then the Check Engine Light came on after I started to notice it was using more gas than usual and the exhaust fumes smelled a bit rich, as if some of the gas wasn't being burned properly. Took it to the dealer a month before the CEL came on and they found nothing. Of course, once the CEL came on they found the issue and replaced the purge valve. To be honest, if you're handy with you tools, buy the purge valve from a trusted ebay seller and replace it yourself. It'll save you about $300. But of course, first run an OBD scanner on your car and see if the P144A fault is found. If that fault comes up, it's confirmation that the purge valve is the culprit.
ramivalencia I fixed the problem by replacing 2 fuel pressure sensors.
That's great! That bit of info might come in handy one day.
ramivalencia I am assuming you have Ford vehicle lol.
Very helpfull, my wife and I drive our ford fusion very differently and I've noticed hard shifting when I drive which is not often.
I don't think I would ever have found this out if it wasn't for this video.
I took it to two different Ford dealers with the 16 fusion while it was still under factory warranty and they tell me that they are unable to duplicate the shift issues. A.K.A. "please leave because we don't have a clue"
Thanks for the great information.
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I was able to use a tool made by MAC and was able to perform ut he adaptive table then I relearned the transmission.
So far so good.
I did this about a month ago.
Again very informative video. I have a thinkdiag obd scanner with transmission reset. Can I use this to clear the adaptive transmission and let the vehicle re-learn? Thank you
Thanks for a very informative video. So going uphill under load during the 6-5 down shift at 70 mph an inconsistent (sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't) hard shift occurs on our 2013 Escape. Do you think this procedure would resolve this issue?
Ok, so you should have the latest PCM and/or TCM calibration update for your vehicle. I'm sure that for someone who does this kind of stuff daily, that is a no-brainer. But for some random van owner like me who found this video because of the mentioned shifting problems, a 3-second gloss over updating the calibration just leaves me still stranded. How do I go about getting this update without paying thd deañer $125?
it would be great if dealers updated your car's software as part of buying the car.
I just want to say a big thank you to Mr Ford Tech! I was on my way home from work @ 1 at night driving very lackadaisical and my truck unlearned how to shift and got stuck in third gear. When I pulled and shifted into park I noticed it shift real hard. I was very scared but instantly went to You Tube and found this video. Problem fixed instantly!!!! I can’t say thanks enough!!!!!
What part fixed your issue, the update or the adaptive learning reset? Also, did a dealer do it for you? Thanks!
So I have a 2014 F-150 with nearly 150K miles. I took it to the shop to have it serviced per the owner's manual and was told they could NOT do the service since the transmission had 146, 989 miles. What? The Ford dealer told me this;however, the owner's manual specifically states that service should be done at 150,000 miles which includes transmission fluid and filter change. So what's the issue with the Ford dealer? Thanks for the videos. I learned from your videos that I have a 2014 F-150 transmission 6R80 that uses Mercon LV. I plan on doing this service on my own and wanted some input. Any tips would be appreciated sir!
where the hell do you get the scanner tool? or do i have to go to the dealership and pay a few 100$ to use a computer program?
+BrolyCQB- it's the Ford IDS program cost a few thousand dollars
FordTechMakuloco so almost as much as a entire new transmission
Quick question... 06 Lincoln Zephyr starts and runs but then stalls when put into gear. No lights on dash. It will run until shifted into drive. Any idea what that may be...? Hope to hear your opinion. Thanks. Please help. I know this has nothing to do with this car my apologies.
Ford money maker just trying to squeeze out a few more MPG! The Ford Festiva did 40 MPG with a carburetor! With all the technology available today we are still going backwards meanwhile the buyer get's to foot the bills for Auto Makers useless experimenting increased maintenance, programming etc.
You're absolutely right about this. Yet manufacturers like Kia, Toyota, Honda, etc have managed to do this easily. But then you get to Ford and it's like... "shuddering transmission, but everything works the way it should!" My 2013 Corolla was averaging 26/34 (MPG) and it didn't have to "learn how I drive". My 2014 Focus is a constant reminder of Ford and how they take shortcuts. I feel like if you're going to buy a Ford, you better get an extended warranty and possibly a secondary vehicle to drive around when your Ford is in the shop.
@@barondystopia Bought a '13 Focus (power shift trans) a year ago with 56k miles on clock. The car initially had a slight judder when starting out. The dealer(Ford) replaced the DCT clutch packs and went thru the car completely BEFORE I signed on the dotted line, even included a FREE lifetime power train warranty. I have driven about 10kmi with NO ISSUES. I love the way the transmission shifts, a MANUAL that shifts automatically. I am used to driving stick shift vehicles, would have gotten stick, but Wife can't drive stick. The early clutch packs had bad seals which allowed fluid to get on the dry clutch discs causing problems, the new packs are problem free. A lot of the complaints for these transmissions was due to I'll informed owners that hadn't driven manual transmission cars expecting slush-box like shifts that you get from a hydraulically operated gearbox. This a MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH A MECHANICAL CLUTCH, folks. The sales people should have explained this to the buyers BEFORE they sold the car. Would have saved the reputation of this transmission and eliminating the frivolous lawsuits. Ford did free replacement of the clutch packs for cars up to 8years old and warranty extended to 150kmiles.
thank you so much for this video, I am experiencing light upshift/downshift issues with the 8F35 transmission, will try to teach it so it shifts according to my style.
Glad ford doesn’t make Airplanes.👀
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Lol! I love Fords but this was just funny!!
Ford Tri-Motor, But not lately .....
I wish Ford still made tractors (Fordson).
so DARN TRUE!!! UGHHH
I bought a used 2008 explorer 4x4 a couple months ago. The issue I am having is that if I have to hit the brakes with anything harder than the norm, it's like it goes into neutral. The gear shifter is still in drive, but when I hit the gas, it's in neutral. After a few seconds it pops back into drive and I can go. If I am not coming to a complete stop, like someone cuts me off and I have to hit the brakes hard to keep from hitting the idiot, it takes a second or two then slams back into gear. I can't find anything anywhere on this problem. Any ideas?
Very interesting. I stumbled across a similar thing on a 2002 BMW I bought used. It had a hard down shift 2-1. I lived with that for years until the battery died. After replacing it, the shifts were smooth so I figured it had adaptive learning which was reset by disconnecting the battery. Wish I had done that years before. Now I have a 2013 Ford Escape and it often has a hard shift going up from 2-3. It's a shame it can't be reset by disconnecting the battery.
I have 2009 Lincoln MKS AWD 3.7 260000km that I have recently bought. Once I first drove it I felt a jerk between 2 and 3 gear. Now, after 5 days of driving, it is difficult to spot, but sometimes I still have a bit of a jerk. Transmission fluid is dirty but full level. Also car had been sitting with dead battery for few days before I bought it. Do I need to clean learning tables? Or change trans. fluid? Or just drive it more and it will "relearn"? thanks for advice!
Thank you, very informative. Looking at buying '14 Fusion Titanium, 2.0 FWD that is shifting hard. Most online info states it's a known problem that Ford will not address. Your info makes me more optimistic it can be resolved. Thanks again!
so did clearing it fix your issue? i have a 17 se 2.5l that shifts hard
@@arnoldschwarzenegger2953 did you fix it?
Any update? My 15 fusion titanium shifts hard in 1st and 2nd. It’s been like that for year but I don’t what to do
Would 2007 Ford e350 have this? My van shifts harshly. Even when changing from the park to drive or reverse.
How much of this is true for a 94 f150
I have a 2017 Lincoln 2.7 ecoboost hard shifting up shift from 4th. to third. Dealers (2)can't find a
problem
how does someone get the TCM/PCM update without taking it to the dealer?
US domestic Ford, Lincoln, Mercury vehicle calibration firmware updates are available from:
www.motorcraftservice.com/
In addition to the calibration firmware updates a Ford Integrated Diagnostic Software (IDS) or Ford VCM/VMM or the Ford Module Programming (FMP) software or Webflash application with a J2534 compliant interface module or high end aftermarket bidirectional scantool/programmer system is required.
patw52pb1 thanks!
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You are welcome.
the dealership did this to my 2011 ranger 4.0 sport and now I cant go over 95 mph without it bucking. before they did the so called pcm upgrade I could out run a hemi charger and leave them in the dust.
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How do you get this done? Who has these how can you find the people to do it and how much does it cost
Thanks for your videos. Your contribution to the interwebs has been invaluable.
this is why im tempted to get a 90's truck again haha
Would this apply to a ford CVT transmission? In a 2007 Ford freestyle AWD?
no
Hahaha
I have a 2010 F150 super crew RWD 5.4 v8I just got my transmission fluid changed at 115,000 miles? I’m not the first owner, had it since 96,000 miles, I’m now experiencing a rough downshift from 2nd fear to first gear when coming to a stop. The upshifts are fine and not other downshifts are rough, just from 2nd to first.
Maurice Allen im having the same issue. Any news?
tank you, great video.
Too much tech to go wrong. I've owned Ford's fo years and sick of all the crap transmissions!
This is my first Ford and I.AM.DONE. so angry with Ford right now.
l have visualized on how to add fluid to extent transmission life for the first time.
Hi, I have 2007 edge sel awd 3.5l v6 with tow package suv. Two days ago on way home from work, I noticed it have a jerk within shifting etc. And i thought car cut off..lol i put foot on gas pedal the edge barely began to move. Power take off or regular take off was missing. Meaning it felt like vehicle wet into a limp mode so to speak. I took my OBDII reader and put on computer. That gave me the code P0720. Output shaft speed sensor issue it said. I KNOW WHERE THE OSS AND TSS SENSORS ARE. I DO NOT KNOW WHERE THE DRAIN PLUG IS THOUGH IN ORDER 4 ME TO DRAIN THE FLUID THERE. SO IM ABLE TO REMOVE THE MAIN COVER 14 BOLTS. TO THEN ACCESS CONTROL VALVE 10 BOLTS, THEN I NEED TO REMOVE THE TSS SENSOR BOLT AND OSS SENSOR IS ON INSIDE OF HOUSING. GIVEN IT ONLY SHOWS CODE P0720 SHOULD I CHANGE BOTH SENSORS OR JUST THE ONE BEING OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR ? AND COULD I REVERSE REMOVE TOP PORTION OF TUBE RATHER THEN REMOVING THE 3/4 INCH NUT END OF SAID PIPE THAT CROSSES SLIGHTLY IN FRONT OF MAIN COVER THATS 14 BOLTS ? AND I KNOW TO BE CAREFUL SO NO WIRES ARE PINCHED IN THE INSTALL OF NEW PARTS. An last thing how and what am I re setting so that the computer system re-learns the new sensors I installed so that my transmission is shifting as it properly should and the take off power /response of me stepping on gas pedal that the edge suv moves as it suppose to and not drag ass as if it's in limp mode like a saab goes into protecting tranny thank you....
Thank you for looking out for us. This knowledge is crucial.
How do you fix all 658code
The FORD dealer reset the shift tables on my 2016 F150 as it was hard shifting it fixed the issue. 2 months later the hard shifting is starting to come back. The Truck does a lot of stop and go around town then 1 - 2 60+ mile trips.
Did they charge you?
The best that ever did it✌️💪
I just bought the autel maxisys elite 2. Do you think it will have the clear option that I need?
Thank you very much Sir. Very helpful
What, diagnostic tool can I buy that can reset the pcm like you did?
Do 96-99's have transmission learning curves?
A very basic one nothing like this.
if it has an OBD2 computer (ECU, PCM...) it has basic learning adapatibility with saved data points: fuel trims, shift solenoids.
Good technology is seemless, not painful.
I have a ford dps6 transmission and i cleaned all the battery connectors meaning i disconnected the battery completely and now it shifts like my dead granddad does that mean i need to drive it like i stole it to fix the issue ?
hi ford tech, i own a 2002 excursion 6.8 4x4 NY TIPS on thaT ONE? i got the headache p0720 and p0722, looking at reviews they are like false codes, people had replace transmission pcm etc and can't get out of that code. any way on my own truck i have check sensors resistance, continuity to pcm, etc everything shows good. grounds etc. and the p)720 keeps coming on over and over, main problem is that as soon as it warms up for about 5 minutes and place on gear, the trasmission kills my engine. i did a complete trans fluid including torque converter fluid, with the right fluid, and im not positive but i think my problems start like a week after that fluid change, but dont want to get u cobfused since i cant remember if this happend after fluid change, algo i did my crank sensor thinking it was killing my engine but i believe the torque converter is acting, i own a couple of maxisys scan tool, the 808 and the 500 i think. any help or tips will be really apreciated.
Sir, got a question please, THE TCM 0n 2013 Focus 4 cyl. up to what year you can swap it from . dealer kicked me out demanding $ 4K for complete tranny/TCM and Labor. yet when I re booth ECM works well for about 10 miles then she can't go into higher gears. I wish I would be close by to be your shop
Are these 'smart' transmissions worth the trouble, in your opinion. I have it on my KIA and I hate it to death. I unplug the battery every friday night.
Some are better at adapting than others when calibrated right they can shift smooth and be a real fuel saver.
I’ve got A 2011 5.0 F-150 throws no Check Engine light or no codes and it skip 2nd gear on downshift it’s got the 6R80 Transmission anyone know what that’s about?!? It be very helpful.
Okay so I have a p1633 code. I replaced a bunch of fuses. That were duds. Including the one beside the one solenoid I believe slot 40. It also controls AC related stuff. 15 was fine but I put new one in anyways. The CEL was on always now it takes moments then comes back. It seems to shift mostly fine. So I guess this is probably my issue. I do not have a scanner of any kind, I am wondering IS there any other way to reset the TCM, I heard what you said but it has been years now so maybe something has changed? Fluids good. Levels etc. puddles good most of the time but does like to rough house a bit. And is generally vibrating.
I have 2016 Ford escape se After 7000 km ford recalled for throttle body recall after changing throttle body my suv was taking high rpm for gear shifting Ford told me it will adjust after few thousand km but till now its taking high rpm for gear shifting Any suggestion Thanks
Hey! I'm getting a rough 5-4 downshift and weird downshift occasionally in general. I took my '16 f150 to to local ford dealer and they wanted to dig into the transmission without checking out the valve body or lead frame first so I took my truck back and have the hunch that maybe this TSB can be my answer since I had my throttle body replaced in August and the computer flashed because of that too?
This doesn't work. Followed instructions to a T and all I got was about 50 miles of decent shifting. Then the hard 4 to 3 downshift came back. Tranny does great in tow/haul so I know it's not a mechanical problem.
Thanks Ford, for producing a piece of crap transmission...
Question please: Can the transmission learn a new owners driving habits or must the adaptive tables be cleared? About 3 weeks ago I bought an 18 F150 with a 10sp that seemed jerky on some gear changes (3-4-5 normally) that seems to have smoothed out some since. Is this possible or am I just getting used to it? Thanks for your expertise.
2013 explorer, terrain management fault, hill decent assist disabled awd off , .....even though it says 4wd on the tail, not AWD..., shows left rear wheel sensor extremely slow, wheel sensor and wheel bearing changed multiple times, harness tested, everything good there, total loss