My Check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light is on again...
Customer
My Check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light is on again after I took it to a Ford dealership and they reset the software.
Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink?
It stays on and the rpms are jump...
My Check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light is on again after I took it to a Ford dealership and they reset the software.
Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink?
It stays on and the rpms are jumping.
Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your Ford?
2014 focus
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Focus yourself? What have you tried so far?
No, I haven't done anything except take it to the Ford dealership
Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you?
No that's it
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Chad Farhat
406 days ago
Automotive Expert
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Customer
406 days ago
Hi Chad thank you
Chad Farhat
406 days ago
Automotive Expert
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Please tell me more on resetting the software, did they doa recall on the Computer software reflash and now check engine light is on
or you took it in, the check engine light was on, they scanned it and clear the fault codes and after you picked up the check engine light came back on ?
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Customer
406 days ago
They cleared the fault codes and yesterday on my way home from work, the light came on again and the rpms were jumping.
Chad Farhat
406 days ago
Automotive Expert
Ok got you ,but what where the fault codes #
Clearing them with out checking or fixing the issue will make the light come back after few driving cycles
Up and Dow rpm could be Idle air control valve issue ,Baum leaks ectDo you know the codes
Customer
406 days ago
They are p073f, p074b, p2832 and p285e.
Chad Farhat
406 days ago
Automotive Expert
There is a TSB bulletin on this code P073f ,this one is casuing the other fault as well
there is a software update on pcm and tcm, dealer did not do that for you
it will not be free,clearing codes will come back with out
please read below
TSB 14-0200
10/31/14
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P073E OR P073F PRESENT OR
STORED IN MEMORY - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 9/27/2014
FORD:
2014 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 [automatic transmission](https://my.alldata.com/repair/#/repair/vehicle/53266/component/844/filter/) and built on or before 9/27/2014 may exhibit a slight bump or jerk while driving. The automatic [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) indicator lamp may also be illuminated with DTC P073E or P073F stored or present in the [transmission control module](https://my.alldata.com/repair/#/repair/vehicle/53266/component/421/filter/) ([TCM](https://my.alldata.com/repair/#/repair/vehicle/53266/component/421/filter/)).
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Using Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent, check for DTCs in the TCM. Are DTC P073E or P073F present in the TCM?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
b. No - this article does not apply, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 for normal diagnosis.
2. **NOTE** :
THE [PCM](https://my.alldata.com/repair/#/repair/vehicle/53266/component/421/filter/) AND TCM ARE A MATCHED SET. PROGRAMMING THE PCM AUTOMATICALLY UPDATES THE TCM.
Reprogram the [powertrain control module](https://my.alldata.com/repair/#/repair/vehicle/53266/component/421/filter/) (PCM) to the latest calibration level using IDS release 92.04 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 the website.
3. **NOTE** :
TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE LEARNING NO LONGER REQUIRES AN ADAPTIVE DRIVE TO RESET THE [CLUTCH](https://my.alldata.com/repair/#/repair/vehicle/53266/component/843/filter/) ENGAGEMENT POINTS.
Using IDS service tool or equivalent, select Powertrain, Transmission, Transmission Adaptive Learning and perform the Clutch Adaptive Learning.
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Chad Farhat
ASE Certified Technician
Customer
406 days ago
Thank you.
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My Check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light is on again after I took it to a Ford dealership and they reset the software. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? It stays on and the rpms are jump...
My Check [engine](/topics-engine-ford/) light is on again after I took it to a Ford dealership and they reset the software. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? It stays on and the rpms are jumping. Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your Ford? 2014 focus Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Focus yourself? What have you tried so far? No, I haven't done anything except take it to the Ford dealership Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No that's it