Caz1, on 20 August 2011 - 08:43 AM, said:
Hi, I've just joined the forum and have recently bought a 2.0 203 ecoboost s-max.
I love the car but filled it up last night and using the old fashioned method of the calculator found I was averaging 26.4 mpg, ouch! Now, I have been quite gentle on the throttle and approximately half the driving has been longer distance at 50-60 mph on A roads so I expected better than that.
Could it be a problem with the engine management or gearbox system not being set up optimally? I would be a bit surprised at this as the car is fairly new, only 6000 miles on a 60 plate! I've also read somewhere that using BP or Shell fuel improves matters, (I was using sainsburys) but not sure how true that is.
Any suggestions?
Hi chap, I too have just purchased the same s max and have also been surprised by the low fuel figures. I can see that you posted this some time ago but here is what I found earlier today. If you haven't already seen this then give it a go with Ford. I've only had mine three days and i'll be booking it in tomoz. Also, punch your Reg into the online Ford ETIS system and it will tell you all you need to know about your spec and if it was built in Genk within those dates. Google 'Ford VIN decode' and you'll also get confirmation through that too.
Good luck......fantastic car though, never thought my old ST would have had any competition!!!!
Dougie
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN No.64/2010
07 October 2010
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Circulate to: Service Manager Body Shop Manager Parts Manager Foremen Receptionists Technicians
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This bulletin represents technical service information only. Without exception all gratis repairs and replacements are subject to the individual warranty and policy procedures of the supervisory Ford Company. The illustrations, technical information, data and descriptive text in this issue, to the best of our knowledge, were correct at the time of publication.
Subject/Concern: Poor driveability and high fuel consumption
Model:
Mondeo 2007.5 (02/2007–) - with 149 kW (203 PS) only Build Date: 15.03.2010-15.08.2010
Build Code: AS-AP
Assembly Plant: Genk
Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost (MI4)
Transmission/Transaxle: (6DCT450)
S-MAX/Galaxy 2006.5 (03/2006–) - with 149 kW (203 PS) only Build Date: 15.03.2010-15.08.2010
Build Code: AS-AP
Assembly Plant: Genk
Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost (MI4)
Transmission/Transaxle: (6DCT450)
Markets: All
Section: 307-01
Summary
Should a customer express concern about poor driveability and high fuel consumption, the probable cause is the calibration of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
For markets where FordEtis IDS is used, connect FordEtis IDS and select the appropriate symptoms from the concern descriptions above. Follow the FordEtis IDS instructions to rectify this concern and send any related diagnostic feedback session files. Failure to follow these instructions will affect any associated warranty claim submission.
For markets where FordEtis IDS is not available, rectify this concern by following the attached service repair instruction.
• NOTE: Use IDS 69.03 DVD or a later version.
• NOTE: Before commencing module configuration or programming, connect the vehicle battery to a suitable external power supply in order to maintain a constant battery voltage throughout the procedure. For detailed information refer to TSB 62/2007.
To rectify this concern, a revised calibration for the TCM and the PCM must be installed.
Labor Times published in this TSB are available from 18.10.2010 onwards. Please refresh your Labor Master file at that day to receive the new data in your Dealer Management System. Please contact your internal system administrator.
Labor Time
Operation Description Operation No. / Time
IDS - Vehicle Connection/Communication (Includes select customer symptoms, reading and deleting fault codes in FordEtis IDS) 29 099 0
IDS - TCM Module - Reprogram additional 710011C64
IDS - PCM Module - Reprogram 29 120 5
IDS - Read/Delete DTCs (Not in conjunction with Symptom Based Diagnostic) 29 099 4
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part: 29254 PCM or 35150 TCM
ACES Condition Code: 04
OASIS 622000
Production Action
An updated calibration for the TCM and PCM has been introduced into production since 16.08.2010 (build code AP).
Service Instruction
See Summary.
For markets where FordEtis IDS is used, connect FordEtis IDS and select the appropriate symptoms from the concern descriptions above. Follow the FordEtis IDS instructions to rectify this concern.
NOTE: The warranty claims payment system will expect an RVC with any related warranty claim to avoid possible claim rejection.
For markets where FordEtis IDS is not available, follow the service repair instruction below:
IDS - TCM And PCM - Reprogram
1. Connect IDS portable diagnostic unit to the vehicle and establish communication (VID the vehicle).
Confirm the vehicle details are correct.
2. Check for any stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
3. Clear any stored DTCs.
4. NOTE: Before commencing module configuration or programming, connect the vehicle battery to a suitable external power supply in order to maintain a constant battery voltage throughout the procedure. For detailed information refer to TSB 62/2007.
• NOTE: Use IDS 69.03 DVD or a later version.
Reprogram the TCM and PCM using IDS.
Select the <Toolbox> tab at the top of the screen.
Select <Modul Newprogramming>, <Module Reprogramming> and then <TCM>.
• Press the tick.
• Follow the further instructions from IDS and confirm.
Select <Modul Newprogramming>, <Module Reprogramming> and then <PCM>.
• Press the tick.
• Follow the further instructions from IDS and confirm.
5. Disconnect IDS from the vehicle.
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