Ford F-150 May Jerk After Startup

Some 2012-2013 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before Dec. 4, 2012 may exhibit a buck/jerk under light throttle during parking lot maneuvers for the first 60 seconds after startup with engine coolant temperature (ECT) approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Mike Mavrigian

Jan. 3, 2023

Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 83.01 and higher.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

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.