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.

2017-2019 6R140 Product Requirements

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 Transmission Parts, 6R140 Transmissions, 6R140 Transmissions for 6.7L Powerstroke, Transmission Rebuild Kits for 6R140

Introduction
Purpose

2nd and 6th gear failure prevention and overall protection of the transmission

Problem Statement

Modifications to the tcm can corrupt the original calibrations 

Target Audience

Our clients who purchase both over the phone and online to receive info on the appropriate way to re-calibrate a tcm

Objectives
Goals

Consumer education on their vehicle and its functions, longevity of our product in said vehicle, and a satisfactory experience with our transmission

Metrics
Goals

Longer lasting transmissions both stock and remanufactured

Process

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