Service Repair

Need to Reprogram the Ford F-150

July 12, 2022

Some 2017 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P164C (internal control module start-stop performance) stored in the PCM.

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Mike Mavrigian

Some 2017 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and built on or before March 1, 2017, may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P164C (internal control module start-stop performance) stored in the PCM.

Reprogram the PCM using IDS release 104.04 or higher. Make sure that you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.