Hi guys,

After doing a battery reset of the Ecoboost, I am still only seeing 15mpg average in the 2012 Ecoboost 2WD Lariat.

My build date is 12/2011.

Is there a way to see what software version you have running in the PCM?

Thanks!

 

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FoMoCo's IDS (Integrated Diagnostic System) tool should be able to display that information.

AND ... If you know that the PCM hasn't been updated you can get the Latest Calibration Information ««« -click-
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^^^ That only gets you the Box Code a.k.a Catchword for the PCM. That info is on the sticker on the PCM already. A Box Code can contain many different Strategy Codes if it's ever been reflashed. But if it's a 'virgin' the Box Code will map directly to a specific strategy.

For the Strategy Code 7-character *.HEX filename ( s/w revision) you can pull it with a flash programmer, call a custom tuning vendor, or SCT Tech Support and ask VERY nicely (supply the Box Code), post yer Box Code and perhaps one of those nice vendors will see it and respond. Some folks actually have the IDS system at home - they could also tell you. Or - visit a Dealer and beg, lol.

Got a relative / friend / neighbour with an Edge, CS/CTS, X2, X3, SF3, Livewire, X4, etc? That would be the fastest no-cost method. Don't know what AutoDrone or UnAdvanced scan tools that they use for ''free' code pulls are capable of. You could ask.

In any case post up yer Box Code (three letters and a number - e.g. "PKY8"). I'll see what I can do.

good luck
MGD

 

Thanks guys! I;ll get the box code this afternoon.

I have owned the truck since 32K miles. It has 60K on it now. I have never had it reflashed (or more specifically know if it has ever been reflashed).

Chris

 

Guys, '

Question: So, would it be correct in saying that the box code sticker is changed on the PCM if Ford reflashes it?

 

No, the box code sticker is never changed.

 

They are SUPPOSED to attached a Calibration Sticker in the case of a reflash - they are mandated to - but they almost never do it.

Looks like this:



It's the software Part # - which corresponds to a specific Strategy Code.

That's why pulling the strategy right from the PCM with the aforementioned tools is the most accurate and direct route to the info you seek.

Having said all of that, the original link good ol' Hagar ( oops, I mean Joe, lol) posted will indeed give you the s/w Part # for yer Unflashed PCM Box Code. If that is sufficient for you, then yer done. Else, you'll need to get the HEX code...

EDIT - just FYI - yer TCM is integrated into yer PCM - no separate module ( only the '09's and '10's were separate)

MGD

 

I can't get that link to work.

 

Just go to https://www.motorcraftservice.com/vd...il/default.asp

And navigate to the 'Latest calibration information' section under Quick Guides.

MGD

 

Ok.. it looks like the box code is XDZ2. So im not sure what I can do with those right now...since nothing on those pictures correspond to any of the catch words or part numbers on the link for a 2012 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost. There is a XDZ8 catch word on there.



There was also this stuck under the PCM cover...



Here is the copy/paste from the link..
Latest Software Part Number Information


Determine the latest Software Part Numbers for emission-related modules by selecting Vehicle, Model Year, and Engine Size from the dropdown menus below, then click SUBMIT.

Select DISTINCT FORD_MODEL from Calibration WHERE FORD_MODEL='F-SERIES' AND ModelYear='MY12' AND SUBTYPE='3.5L' ORDER BY FORD_MODEL ASC Select DISTINCT ModelYear from Calibration WHERE FORD_MODEL='F-SERIES' AND ModelYear='MY12' AND SUBTYPE='3.5L' ORDER BY ModelYear ASC Select DISTINCT SUBTYPE from Calibration WHERE FORD_MODEL='F-SERIES' AND ModelYear='MY12' AND SUBTYPE='3.5L' ORDER BY SUBTYPE ASC

If the vehicle you are servicing has a Software Part Number other than the ones shown below, there is a later calibration available.

The hardware type is provided for reference only.
It does not indicate that the Hardware Type listed is appropriate for the vehicle you are servicing.
Most Recent Software Part Number for MY12 F-SERIES, 3.5L

Part Number Module Catchword Hardware Type
CL3A-ATJ PCM RLN8 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-AUJ PCM XDZ8 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-AVC PCM ELJ2 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-AXJ PCM AML8 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-AYC PCM LCV2 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-BLH PCM TLX7 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-BMH PCM AWW7 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-BYA PCM ACW0 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-BZA PCM ZBB0 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-CBA PCM BCB0 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-CCA PCM AUG0 CL3A-12B684-AA
CL3A-CDA PCM FZP0 CL3A-12B684-AA
FRPP-MOD PCM SE12 CL3A-12B684-AA

 

You can't do much.

If you exhaust the alternatives listed previously, I'll try to get a strategy - no guarantees it's correct though, since you do not have exact service history ( .e.g. could have been reflashed ).

I suppose I should have asked this at the beginning - WHY do you (think you) need this code for? It's not as if you have a choice which s/w revision to run.

MGD

 

I'm getting crappy gas mileage (avg 14.5 - 15.5 combined city/hway with 75% highway) but I don't have any CEL's or codes being thrown.

I've searched on the internet, forums, tsb's, etc etc and can't find any definitive answers as to why the mpg is so low, so this is one of those last ditch efforts to make sure its running with the latest sw version.

goose chase?

Chris

 

OH, and MGD, thanks for your all your help.

 

Hi. Yer welcome! No worries, I'm learnin' too.

Okay - I was just informed by a very helpful and knowledgeable feller that you may want to try the next tool down on that same Motorcraft site - the link called "Module Build Data (As built)". You will need to plug in your VIN. Give it a shot.

MGD

 

Got it... this is what I get..
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Module Reprogramming

VIN:
Tear Tag: XDZ2
Vehicle Data: 3505 FFFF FF37


Click here if module data required is not available below


Module Information Found

When prompted, be sure to save or copy the file to the following IDS directory:
c:\Program Files\Ford Motor Company\Calibration Files




Blank PCM Data Available in File

PCM Module
PCM 1 FFFF FFFF FF0C
PCM 2 FFFF FFFF FF0D
PCM 3 FFFF 0FFF 1F3E
PCM 4 FFFF FFFF 2F3F
PCM 5 2F2F FFFF FF70
PCM 6 FFFF FFFF FF11
PCM 7 FFFF FFFF FF12
PCM 8 FFFF FFFF FF13
PCM 9 FFFF FFFF FF14


BCE Modules TSB SSM Instructions
APIM 7D0-01-01 0804 4000 0025 Inst
APIM 7D0-02-01 0355 5300 0085
APIM 7D0-03-01 0000 0000 00DB

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ICM 720-01-01 FF5F 7031 81A9 Inst
ICM 720-01-02 3D81 6FEA 0041
ICM 720-01-03 0000 2B

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SCCM 724-01-01 1832 0799 17 Inst
SCCM 724-02-01 C820 4800 5E
SCCM 724-03-01 0506 0006 40
SCCM 724-04-01 0032 01F4 57
SCCM 724-05-01 01F4 01F4 1B
SCCM 724-06-01 003C 003C AA
SCCM 724-07-01 003C FFFF 6D
SCCM 724-08-01 FFFF FFFF 30
SCCM 724-09-01 FFFF FFFF 31

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BCM 726-01-01 0000 002F Inst
BCM 726-02-01 0A3A
BCM 726-03-01 0201 0001 35
BCM 726-04-01 0000 0032
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BCM 726-06-01 0000 0000 34
BCM 726-07-01 0101 37
BCM 726-08-01 0200 38
BCM 726-09-01 0100 38
BCM 726-10-01 0000 0014 52
BCM 726-11-01 0001 0000 40
BCM 726-12-01 0001 000C 4D
BCM 726-13-01 0101 0000 43
BCM 726-14-01 0101 0000 44
BCM 726-15-01 0001 0101 46
BCM 726-16-01 0001 45
BCM 726-17-01 0101 47
BCM 726-18-01 0100 0000 47
BCM 726-19-01 0148
BCM 726-20-01 0201 010A 5C
BCM 726-21-01 0000 4F
BCM 726-22-01 0104 2323 9B
BCM 726-23-01 0101 53
BCM 726-24-01 0100 53
BCM 726-25-01 00A0 F3
BCM 726-26-01 0601 0000 5B
BCM 726-27-01 0280 05F0 CC
BCM 726-28-01 0000 56
BCM 726-29-01 0158
BCM 726-30-01 015F
BCM 726-31-01 0463
BCM 726-32-01 0612 78
BCM 726-33-01 05A0 06
BCM 726-34-01 0034 66FC
BCM 726-35-01 0406 6D
BCM 726-36-01 4100 0101 A7
BCM 726-37-01 0001 0066
BCM 726-38-01 0066
BCM 726-39-01 0001 0068
BCM 726-40-01 006E
BCM 726-41-01 0100 70
BCM 726-42-01 3146 5446 57D8
BCM 726-42-02 31A2
BCM 726-43-01 4354 3443 46C5
BCM 726-43-02 41B3
BCM 726-44-01 3139 3637 337C
BCM 726-44-02 0073
BCM 726-45-01 0163 0934 1125
BCM 726-45-02 0175
BCM 726-46-01 0888 2225 004B
BCM 726-46-02 0075
BCM 726-47-01 0176

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ACM 727-01-01 A120 CEA5 51B5 Inst
ACM 727-01-02 29BC C0D6
ACM 727-02-01 5B8C
ACM 727-03-01 1446
ACM 727-04-01 0000 270C 1F85
ACM 727-04-02 062D 67
ACM 727-05-01 0034
ACM 727-06-01 073C
ACM 727-07-01 0007 2F57 5B1E
ACM 727-07-02 76AD
ACM 727-08-01 000A 3335 5C05
ACM 727-08-02 649C
ACM 727-09-01 000A 3335 5C06
ACM 727-09-02 649D
ACM 727-10-01 081A 3C02 16B5
ACM 727-10-02 1F02 161F 4BE1
ACM 727-10-03 0913 0913 33AC
ACM 727-10-04 7308 1AD7

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PSCM 730-01-01 013A Inst

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EATC 733-01-01 0000 0000 003C Inst
EATC 733-01-02 0000 0200 3F

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RCM 737-01-01 3146 5446 57A8 Inst
RCM 737-01-02 3143 5434 4380
RCM 737-01-03 4641 3139 3669
RCM 737-01-04 3733 AD
RCM 737-02-01 C76E 0400 7A

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DSM 744-01-01 FC40 89 Inst
DSM 744-02-01 C00E
DSM 744-03-01 2300 E153
DSM 744-04-01 0050
DSM 744-05-01 3842 16E1
DSM 744-06-01 382A 0EC2
DSM 744-07-01 382A 0EC3
DSM 744-08-01 382A 0EC4

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ABS 760-01-01 3146 5446 57D1 Inst
ABS 760-01-02 3143 5434 43A9
ABS 760-01-03 4641 3139 3692
ABS 760-01-04 3733 0600 00DC
ABS 760-01-05 2300 0024 23D7
ABS 760-01-06 0000 02AF 102F

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DCSM 776-01-01 4B4B 0A2E 004D Inst
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DCSM 776-03-01 645A 0A45 32C0
DCSM 776-04-01 503C 5030 C856
DCSM 776-05-01 4632 504B 6E04
DCSM 776-06-01 645A 6400 1EC4
DCSM 776-07-01 6E41 3C0A 69E3
DCSM 776-08-01 FEFE 2300 00A5

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DSP 783-01-01 50DC Inst
DSP 783-02-01 0390


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