Answer

The PCM needs to be reprogrammed at a Ford dealer. There is a technical service bulletin for these codes. 04-17-12 is the number for the bulletin.

 

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TSB 04-17-12	MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0172/P0175
Publication Date: August 24, 2004

FORD:	2001-2002 Taurus
MERCURY:	2001-2002 Sable

ISSUE:

Some Taurus/Sable vehicles equipped with a 3.0L FFV engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0172/P0175, with no driveability conditions present.

ACTION:

To service, reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B32.8 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. Do not replace the MAF, HEGO or PCM for this condition.

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
041712A	Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes And Reprogram Powertrain Control Module	0.4 Hr.

Expert:	Kenny Z
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Answered:	12/3/2008

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