Engine - Hard/No Start/Below 0 Degrees Fahrenheit

Article No.
99-12-2

06/14/99

^ HARD/NO START - TEMPERATURES BELOW -18
DEGREES C (0 DEGREES F) WITH ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER PLUGGED IN-VEHICLES WITH 1.9L
ENGINE

^ ENGINE - 1.9L - HARD/NO START AT
TEMPERATURES BELOW -18 DEGREES C (0
DEGREES F) WITH ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
PLUGGED IN

FORD:
1996 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996 TRACER

CALIBRATION
6-07C CALIBRATION, 6-08C CALIBRATION

WARNING
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE(S). PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.

ISSUE
A hard/no start condition may occur when the engine block heater is plugged in with temperatures below -18°C (0°F) on some vehicles. This may be caused by a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration strategy.

ACTION
Reprogram the PCM using the Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS) or New Generation Star (NGS) Tester.





Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

991202A Reprogram Powertrain 0.4 Hr.
Control Module (PCM)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 42

OASIS CODES: 602300, 603300