Some 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built on or before 10/4/2010 and equipped with a message center and distance-to-empty (DTE) feature only may exhibit the DTE range decreases when parked on grade with the front of the vehicle positioned down, but the range does not recover near the previous reading once the vehicle is operated on level ground.
ISSUE Some 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built on or before 10/4/2010 and equipped with a message center and distance-to-empty (DTE) feature only may exhibit the DTE range decreases when parked on grade with the front of the vehicle positioned down, but the range does not recover near the previous reading once the vehicle is operated on level ground. May be more noticeable when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1/4, and DTE is less than 240 km (150 miles). Extended idle with the vehicle parked in this position may contribute to the condition. Technical Service Bulletin # 10-25-14 Date: 101223 Instruments - False 'Distance To Empty' Readings TSB 10-25-14 12/23/10 MESSAGE CENTER DISTANCE-TO-EMPTY RANGE DECREASES AND DOES NOT RECOVER-VEHICLE PARKED ON GRADE ONLY - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/4/2010 FORD: 2009-2010 F-150 ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE Reprogram the instrument cluster module (1CM) to the latest calibration using...