Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) On With Diagnostic Trouble Code - DTC P0420 And/Or P0430 (05-2-2)

Publication date: 2005-02-07
Reference number: 05-2-2

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE - DTC P0420 AND/OR P0430

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 05-2-2, Date of Issue: February 7, 2005

FORD::	2001-2002 Crown Victoria
LINCOLN:	2001-2002 Town Car
MERCURY:	2001-2002 Grand Marquis

DESCRIPTION

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 AND/OR P0430

ISSUE

Some 2001-2002 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Town Car vehicles may exhibit the MIL on with DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1) and/or P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 2).

ACTION

Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B34.11 and higher or B35.2 and higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. Replacement of catalysts is no longer necessary to address the most common causes of this condition.

NOTE: THIS NEW CALIBRATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE B35 CD.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation	Description	Time
050202A	2001-2002 Town Car, Grand Marquis, Crown Victoria: Check Diagnostic Trouble Codes And Reprogram Powertrain Control Module	0.4 Hr.

DEALER CODING

Basic Part No.	Condition Code
RECALEM	04