Recall 14E02 Software Upgrade

[GrySql]

My rural Dealer did the Recall reprogramming in one hour flat, including paperwork. I was amazed.
They are FFH/C-Max Hybrid certified but not plug-in Energi certified.
Driving home I was unable to notice any performance changes.

Edit: the car still has EV at 80 mph.

Note: for those of us in Massachusetts and CA be sure to get the required Certification of Emission System Repair form from your Dealer.
It is required for any future state Emission checks, in CA it's a bi-annual Smog Recertification.

Edited September 20, 2014 by GrySql

[nv rick]

It would show the recall on the vehicle page. There is no need to the vehicle software page.

The first quote is on the vehicle info page. It links to the second page that says the info is not available at this time.

[SteveB_TX]

The first quote is on the vehicle info page. It links to the second page that says the info is not available at this time.

The Click here for further information DOES NOT WORK . If the vehicle info page shows the recall, then that is all you need to know. :)

[hybridbear]

I just looked at my paperwork now. It states that the recall calls for an updated calibration for three modules: PCM, BECM & SOBDMC.

[GrySql]

I just looked at my paperwork now. It states that the recall calls for an updated calibration for three modules: PCM, BECM & SOBDMC.

 

The OASIS Tech Info page just says this:

This PCM calibration update is part of a coordinated reflash, which will reprogram multiple

powertrain-related modules.

PCM = Powertrain Control Module - (Main engine control module)

BECM = Battery Energy Control Module - HEV or PHEV (Mounted on the HVB. Manages the condition of the HVB to control its charging and discharging)

SOBDCM = Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (Used to determine if the vehicle is started or if torque is available)

[md13ffhguy]

It would be nice to know what parameters this update might be changing. Updates don't always necessarily equate to improvements.

[darrelld]

Etis displays this description of my vehicle after I enter the VIN.

 

 

Primary Features

Build Date: 13.05.2014

Vehicle Line: Transit Connect 2002- Body Style: 4 Door Saloon Version:

Series 50 Engine: 2.0 4V DOHC PFI Gas/Electric

Transmission: ECVT

Auto Trans Power Split Drive:

LHD FWD Axle Ratio: 2.56 Final Drive Ratio

Emission: 50 State Emission Requirements

Air Conditioning: Dual Zone Auto Temp Control A/C

Paint: Tuxedo Black Metallic

Edited September 20, 2014 by darrelld

[GrySql]

Etis is from Ford Europe and for some reason always shows our cars as a Transit Connect, the rest of the info seems to be correct.

[GrySql]

It would be nice to know what parameters this update might be changing. Updates don't always necessarily equate to improvements.

[SteveB_TX]

Etis is from Ford Europe and for some reason always shows our cars as a Transit Connect, the rest of the info seems to be correct.

 

Very true for the Fusion. Not so for the MKZ. ETIS knows what an MKZ is! HA HA HA So there! LOL ;)

[corncobs]

Maybe now that the Fusion goes on sale as Mondeo in Europe they might fix that.

[GrySql]

I took it out on the interstate and nothing was lost. I asked the SA actually the question you asked and it had nothing to do with 80 mph+ in EV , but had something to do with emissions and some other tweaks.

As mentioned above in the Lincoln MKZ it appeared to me that the EV mode lasted longer after the update then before the update.

Approximately 12 miles in town and approximately 7 miles on I-75

I can't be sure, mainly because the temps around here have dropped 15-20 degrees, but the HVB seems to charge faster and the SOC stay higher after this Recall update.

I hope this is the case and not just my imagination. Just got home from a little 12 mile drive without the A/C on and got 57 mpg's.

Time will tell.

Edited September 21, 2014 by GrySql

[James Sentman]

looking mine up in ETIS also says the “Vehicle software information is available for your selected vehicle. Click here to view further info” but when you click you get nothing. So I assume that it’s not actually needing anything since nothing is listed there. But it does have a red item above that for “14B03 - FUEL ECONOMY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION” as an outstanding field service action. Whats that about?

 

It also says my car is a “saloon” while I have visited a saloon in my car I leave it outside and never perform saloon service inside the car at all.

[jeff_h]

looking mine up in ETIS also says the “Vehicle software information is available for your selected vehicle. Click here to view further info” but when you click you get nothing. So I assume that it’s not actually needing anything since nothing is listed there. But it does have a red item above that for “14B03 - FUEL ECONOMY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION” as an outstanding field service action. Whats that about?

 

It also says my car is a “saloon” while I have visited a saloon in my car I leave it outside and never perform saloon service inside the car at all.

 

The 14B03 is the program for lowering the MPG ratings and sending goodwill payments to owners. A 'saloon' in another term for a Sedan.

[acdii]

ITs that darned brit speak. Boot=Trunk, Saloon=Sedan, Tyre=Tire. They shor tawk funny ober der cross da Pond.

[jeff_h]

ITs that darned brit speak. Boot=Trunk, Saloon=Sedan, Tyre=Tire. They shor tawk funny ober der cross da Pond.

 

Hood = Bonnet, Windshield = Windscreen, Tractor-Trailer = Lorry, Interstate = Motorway

[Waldo]

Thread = Hijacked

[hybridbear]

ITs that darned brit speak. Boot=Trunk, Saloon=Sedan, Tyre=Tire. They shor tawk funny ober der cross da Pond.

 

 

Hood = Bonnet, Windshield = Windscreen, Tractor-Trailer = Lorry, Interstate = Motorway

I've started using some of those terms from watching too many Top Gear episodes on Amazon Prime lol

Edited September 22, 2014 by hybridbear

[SteveB_TX]

The silliest is the Brits calling a fender a wing. Excuse me? Wings are best served with hot sauce, not on a car. :)

 

To get back on topic...

 

I ran a VHR today and, low and behold, this recall showed up as being needed! I don't recall (no pun intended) ever seeing any of the previous recalls/field actions being shown on my VHR. :)

[acdii]

I had this done late Wednesday. So far MPG is unchanged, but it has been colder, and I don't have records from last year when temps were what they are now, plus I have new tires. One thing I have noticed, and I know it is not the new tires since they were on a week prior to the updates, the car now slows more when I let completely off the throttle. Where I would normally take my foot off to coast, now if I do that the car slows down much quicker so I am crawling by the time I get to the intersection. It's thrown off my driving, and have to readjust when and where I lift my foot and start braking. Since there has been no impact to MPG, its just something I have to adjust to.

 

One other thing to note, EV+ got erased. Now I did have a few other modules reprogrammed too, so unsure if those module updates erased EV+ or not.

 

Nmadole has also have this done recently and noted an increase in MPG with his car. Now on his, he has a car very much like the first one I had, not a very good performer in the FE category. He has put snow tires on, and took a trip he has taken dozens of times and saw an increase far above any he has ever seen. So, is it the tires, or the reprogramming that helped his?

 

In any case, this update appears to be one that has not harmed anyone yet.

[jeffo65]

I have noticed no difference in MPG. I also lost the saved EV+ but it is set now. It does seem to charge the battery quicker than before, but that could have been the weather temps.

[Fastronaut]

Had 14E02 done a few days ago on our 2013 HyTi and had to bring the car back to Ford today. DRIVER ASSIST no longer available. Also, the backup camera stopped working and it required a SYNCH Factory Reset to correct. Doing so also made a number of other settings need to be corrected. For some reason, front and rear parking assists defaulted to OFF.

 

The DRIVER ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE problem is stumping the dealer, who told me that it had been seen once on a Lincoln. They need to get with Ford and have the car for a day next week to correct it.

Edited January 2, 2015 by Fastronaut

[hybridbear]

There have been some weird issues with updates. I don't have access to OASIS here on my cell, but there are procedures for the dealers to not break things during these updates. It sounds like your dealer may have done something incorrectly when the reprogramming the PCM.

[jeff_h]

There have been some weird issues with updates. I don't have access to OASIS here on my cell, but there are procedures for the dealers to not break things during these updates. It sounds like your dealer may have done something incorrectly when the reprogramming the PCM.

 

Yeah I thought it was supposed to be a simple update, but mine also had issues with reporting a "system unavailable" for various components when running a VHR, made me wonder if they didn't clear out all codes properly - after 4-5 tries I finally got a VHR that was as expected, will have to try another one to see if it's still good.

[hermans]

I also had trouble after the update. My auto bright lights quit working and my rear interior light would not go off. Took it back to the dealer and they ran the update again. everything works....well sort of....the one touch windows still won't work and when you hold the window button in the up position the window automatically goes down again.

Edited January 3, 2015 by hermans