Special Tool(s)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
Using a scan tool to retrieve DTCs, begin with and repair all non-transmission related DTCs. Start with the U-DTCs (communication link codes) and repair any transmission-related DTCs.
Limp-home mode is a default condition to protect the engine and transmission when certain faults occur.
The limp-home gear is held until the vehicle is placed in REVERSE, PARK or the vehicle has been restarted. After these action(s) the vehicle defaults to the limp-home mode of 5th gear.