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

TSB 16-0129

FORD:
2011-2016 Fiesta
2012-2016 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 16-0044 to update the 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
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. Is the vehicle a Focus built on or before 5-Nov-2015 or a Fiesta built on or before 27-Oct-2015?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - proceed to Step 2.
2. Is the vehicle a Focus built on 6-Nov-2015 and through 9-Mar-2016 or a Fiesta built on 28-Oct-2015 and through 27Jul-2016?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 5.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 for normal diagnostics.
3. 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, Hill Start Assist is Not Available or Parking
Aid Malfunction/Service is required displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center and/or
transmission PRNDL/PRNDS gear selector on the instrument cluster flashes?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 4.
b. No - proceed to step 5.
4. Connect Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or an equivalent scan tool, check for DTCs. Are DTCs
U0100, U0101, U1013, and/or P0606 present or stored in the PCM/TCM memory?
a. Yes - Replace the TCM. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
b. No - proceed to step 5.

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.

Copyright © 2016 Ford Motor Company

Online Publication Date September 26, 2016

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TSB 16-0129 (Continued)

5. Reprogram the PCM/TCM with the latest calibrations using IDS release 102.01 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.
a. 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.
b. Perform the TCM adaptive learn strategy.
c.

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

PART NUMBER

PART NAME

AE8Z-7Z369-F

Transmission Control Module Kit

OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

160129A

2011-2016 Fiesta, 2012-2016 Focus Automatic Transmission (DPS6):
Retrieve DTCs, Reprogram The PCM/TCM And Perform The Clutch
Adaptive Learning (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

0.6 Hr.

160129B

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.

160129C

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
04

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