DPS6 - NO START AND/OR TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OR LOSS
OF POWER WITH DTCS U0100, U0101, U1013, U3003 AND/OR P0606

TSB 16-0044

FORD:
2011-2016 Fiesta
2012-2016 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 15-0191 to update the model years, Title, Issue Statement, Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent
concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power. These symptoms are
usually accompanied by an illuminated Check Engine lamp. Additional symptoms may include messages in the message
center indicating hill start assist is not available, that parking aid malfunction/service is required or the transmission
PRNDL/S gear selector on the instrument cluster may flash. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, U0101, U1013,
U3003 and/or P0606 will be present or stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
With the release of Customer Satisfaction Program 15B22 if a vehicle is being serviced using this article, the PCM/
transmission control module (TCM) reprogramming and clutch adaptive learn strategy updates required in 15B22 are
completed. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform 15B22 separately and 15B22 should not be claimed. It will be closed
when the labor operations for this article are claimed.
1. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool, to the data link connector
(DLC) and check for DTCs. Is DTC U3003 (low battery voltage) stored in the anti-lock brake (ABS) module, audio
front control module (ACM), SYNC module (APIM), global positioning system module (GPSM) and/or P0882, P0700
(TCM power input signal low) present or stored in the PCM memory?
a. Yes - this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emission Diagnostic (PC/ED) manual or Workshop
Manual (WSM), Section 414-00 for normal diagnostics.
b. No - proceed to step 2.
2. Does the customer indicate at least one of the following concerns are present: Intermittent loss of transmission
engagement while driving, intermittent no start, intermittent loss of power, message center message Hill Start Assist is
Not Available or Parking Aid Malfunction/Service is required or the transmission PRNDL/S gear selector on the
instrument cluster flashes?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual or WSM, Section 307-01 for normal diagnostics.
3. Are DTCs U0100, U0101, U1013 and/or P0606 present or stored in the PCM memory?

NOTE: The information contained in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job
properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service.The
procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership
to determine whether the bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan
coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves
the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

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Online Publication Date March 16, 2016

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TSB 16-0044 (Continued)

a. Yes - replace the TCM. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
(1)

Reprogram the PCM/TCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 96.03 or higher. Make sure you are
connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files
may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.

(2)

This calibration installs DTC P0606; a new TCM internal failure code. Refer to WSM Section 307-01 as
required. Always resolve any vehicle low voltage concerns before replacing a TCM.

(3)

Perform the TCM adaptive learn strategy.

(4)

Adjust the vehicle clock as it may have lost time during the reprogramming process.

b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01 for normal diagnosis.
Use of either the TCM kit or ordering the TCM and O-ring separately is acceptable for the repair.
PART NUMBER

PART NAME

AE8Z-7Z369-E

Transmission Control Module

AE8Z-7B498-A

O-ring Transmission Control Module

AE8Z-7Z369-F

Transmission Control Module kit (Now contains required O-rings)

OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

160044A

2011-2016 Fiesta With Automatic Transmission (DPS6): Retrieve DTCs,
Replace The TCM, Reprogram The PCM/TCM, Perform The Clutch
Adaptive Learning Procedure And Clear DTCs (Closes FSA 15B22 If
Open, Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation)

1.1 Hrs.

160044A

2012-2016 Focus With Automatic Transmission (DPS6): Retrieve DTCs,
Replace The TCM, Reprogram The PCM/TCM, Perform The Clutch
Adaptive Learning Procedure And Clear DTCs (Closes FSA 15B22 If
Open, Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation)

1.0 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are
determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
7Z369

CONDITION CODE
42

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