How To Clear Your PCM'S Memory On Fords After Repairs

[@fredfinnerty7102]

As a fellow FORD guy and a do it yourself er, I would like to personally thank you for your in depth knowledge and step by step instructions on how to diagnose and repair these vehicles! By FAR one of my favorite if not my ABSOLUTE favorite repair channel. My family and I thank you for your service to our country, and I personally thank you for being an outstanding mechanic who's willing to help less advanced mechanics such as myself say "that don't look to bad" and try it!! Keep on doing what's you're doing boss IT HELPS! Peace and continued blessings.

[@oilpondsangel1024]

Take your tongue out of his ass

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

I just changed my TB, followed this and huge difference. Now the only thing is normally it shows what gear I’m in, now it’s not showing. Will it start showing again in time? Transmission is switching perfectly. If I were not an experienced driver, I wouldn’t feel the the shift.

[@brianefaw7711]

@@ThisIsMyKZbinName1there is a button on ur shifter that will put ur gears back on the dash screen.

[@ThisIsMyYoutubeName1]

@@brianefaw7711 yes. I ended up being able to turn it back on that night. Thank you for seeing if I got it taken care of.

[@scottb7444]

💯 I thought I was going crazy and reset and ..... fixed! This dude is great 👍

[@TCRB34]

I’ve been chasing a high idle problem for the better part of 6 months and this just fixed it. Almost brought me to tears. Countless hours into my truck(98 f-150) with the 5.4 and this fixed it in 15 minutes. Cannot thank you enough.

[@kilvapkram4302]

I've been chasing a high idle for 7 months on 01 Sable LS,..V6 Duratec motor. Only on cold starts,....after about 8 hours,..shoots to 3000 rpm's twice in about 1-2 minutes. Did you have any trouble with rpm's sticking during driving? I've replaced a lot of sensors,.....gonna try this tomorrow. Ceskoslovenska.

[@gertis7420]

@@kilvapkram4302 did it work?

[@gertis7420]

I'm having high rpm on my 2007 Ford focus. Does your Ford have electronic throttle body or cable?

[@bobclark6915]

Just had 10 speed trans replacement. The tech that did was aware of methods in your video and kept the F150 to this procedure after the replacement. Great video. Adapt learning I. These transmissions are complex. Thanks!!!

[@TheSaintshockey03]

Can you do this for all Fords? ALL year models like 1995 F150 5 0

[@nathanbright601]

Just finished a spark plug and boot change via one of the other videos. My 01 E350 was running like a pile of junk , randomly missing under light load, until I found this video and followed these steps. Such a huge help! Fixed the issue completely! This man rules! Thanks a ton!!!!

[@hassanlawal5579]

God is great. I stumbled onto this video accidentally.....I feel like a sweepstake winner right now. I am from Nigeria, been having all kinds of shift and idle problems with my Navigator for about 6 months now. Replaced every sensor, flushed the transmission and replaced the transmission filter..... nothing worked. The mechanics were just milking me. I followed the process just like it says here in the video. That SUV runs better now than when I bought it. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH. ♥️ from 🇳🇬.

[@burliesanford1863]

Man , I have watched bunches of your how to videos and without a doubt you're the go to guy on F150 5.4 trucks . Your videos haved helped me several times on my 06 F150 5.4 3 valve . You actually show people and that makes all the difference. THANKS A BUNCH.

[@bwheat60]

My 2010 Escape Limited, 3.0 V6, started having these exact issues with shifting. I did the reset exactly as it's explained here and it worked!! I'm on a limited income so this was a life saver! Thanks a bunch!!!

[@dianarodriguez465]

I have a 2005 Ford Escape limited 3.0l v6 as well, limited income as well. I had a bad alternator had to run on it for like 4 days in the two weeks I was waiting to get my disability income and the battery started to over charge and boil and throw fluid. So I exchanged the battery I bought and had to wait for the person to put the alternator running with bad alternator still and new battery for like a week. Now that I got my alternator installed it is still wanting to over charge and boil the battery. Any ideas on what I could or should do?? Sitting in a gas station parking lot until I get money again to repair my vehicle/my home. Watching many videos to try and help myself get this problem fixed. If you have any ideas of what I should do I would be grateful. Also I have tried the battery reset already. Thank You and have a Blessed Day. :0)

[@JimKambing]

I finally did this to my project 99 Ranger 4.0 OHV after servicing transmission valve body, throttle body, air intake, MAF sensor, changing plugs, and repairing a fairly major vacuum leak. It drove ok and I was reluctant to reset, fearing some sort of new problem. So glad I forged ahead. Amazing overall improvement. Idle and shift much much better now. Thank you very much for taking the time to make these useful videos.

[@MartinX192]

DUDE!! Ive been scratching my head for weeks trying to isolate a sputtering issue at 1200-1500 rpms. Changed plugs, wires, tps, maf, fuel pump, checked egr passages, clean intake plenum and runners, CAT o2 sensors all the usual suspects...tested or replaced several things...all showing proper specs. Even watched drive cycles for data with my scan tooln vacuum test, compression test.. You fixed my 99 Mustang!!

[@ynot66111]

FordTechMakuloco You are THE MAN. I bought a 2006 Ford Fusion for $1300.00 on 5/7/18 with 141K miles. The transmission was hitting hard from 1st to 2nd, not as hard from 3rd to 4th. shops where telling me a new transmission at a cost of $3,000.00 to $4,000.00. This video just saved me a FORTUNE!!!!! I can not thank you enough for posting how to reset the PCM. I don't think I'll have to replace the TCM now. ROCK ON!!!!!

[@radhazard6535]

Just had my transmission fluid flushed on a 2012 Ford Escape 4 Cylinder AWD and it was shifting at 3k-3500 RPM's on certain gears, namely between 2nd and 3rd. Went through this process and it's shifting smooth as silk on all gears at approximately 2500 RPM as it should (3k if I'm going uphill). The fuel economy has improved as well! Thank you!

[@brentwelty1999]

3 days ago I cleared the memory on my 2008 F250 per your video. Oh my goodness, what a difference! It now shifts more intelligently, making it easier on the 5.4 motor. I carry about 1600 pounds of construction tools every day and have been using the tow/haul mode most of the time. Not any more! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate you!

[@stevejohnson8773]

Thanks!

[@cwmeekins2364]

Good work!

[@aintmanyofusleft]

Using the "tow/haul" mode is still a good idea for the longevity of your trans if you are hauling wieght. I was told by a career trans co. owner/race car guy, rebuilder(he did all the law enforcement vehicles in the area)so.....well experienced, that having the choice he would never use the Overdrive on unless he was empty and then press it on once up to highway speed. It uses more fuel/gas no doubt but the trans does not suffer nearly as much. My 96 f250 4x4 wieghs in at nearly 7000 lbs empty. You can feel the difference in torque with it "off" I'm sure.

[@jamesr.schroensr8361]

Great to see people helping people not looking to rip them off.

[@BrianSmith-lo3mj]

You're exactly right. Finding a good honest mechanic these days like FordTechMakuloco is next to impossible. In MHO he's worth his weight in gold and then some.

[@davecozzie1]

James R. Schroen Sr I HAVE A FORD FOCUS ST 225 2007. MY ENGINE CUT MID BOOST. 2ND GEAR. NOW I HAVE NO REVS ON THE REV COUNTER ENGINE IN LIMP MODE. MANAGED TO GET HOME. GEARBOX FEELS LIKE IT HAS LOW OIL IN TBH. READ THE FAULT CODE. P0727. I SUSPECT AN ENGINE SPEED INPUT SENSOR. WHERE IS THIS LOCATED ON THE TRANSMISSION

[@luisvaldez6204]

Now help him with a 1 dollar donation.

[@jameswhatley7533]

I need to know the colors of the wires going into the fuse box under the hood how do you know how that goes that burnt down and I'm trying to wiring another box I don't know where they go

[@tamishagraves4809]

@@davecozzie1 where might this be on a 2007 Ford Edge SEL AWD SUV ?

[@jcox2594]

You just saved me so much grief, worry and money !!! You are amazing!!! 😇 THANK YOU so very much for posting this. You're wonderful!

[@mspixiedust100]

If only there were more mechanics like you.

[@stevejohnson8773]

There used to be.

[@expoxur3648]

Glad I found this video. 2010 escape with late/ hard shifts and rough and idles with rpm fluctuations. After clearing and relearning the pcm she’s holding a steady idle and shifting properly. Definitely wasn’t looking forward to replacing a transmission in a vehicle with less than 120k miles. Thank you so much!

[@40hills1]

After complaining to my dealer about the random slamming downshifts and hard shifts numerous times, and being told "it's fine", and getting a couple of their factory PCM updates which did nothing, I did this PCM reset and my 2011 Escape drives like new again. It's amazing. Best thing I've done to the car ever. Thanks!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nice!

[@JokersHangout]

​@FordTechMakuloco any ideas on a 07 5.4 loses with throttle body, 4x4 relays codes , an rough idle smooths at throttle.. an feels like it's fights itself to stop....

[@LastTrump7]

@@FordTechMakulocowill taking the negative battery cable off and sanding the surface connection mess the computer up while the ground is disconnected? 2011 Ford Fiesta SES.

[@hawaiianf1504]

I find myself going through this each time I change my oil and clean my MAF sensor after cleaning my CAI filter. You were 100% correct that the problem I was having with MPG was 100% related to the oil coming from the aftermarket CAI filter after cleaning and re-oiling. The excess oil from the aftermarket air filter had put a light coat of oil on the very thin and sensitive MAF sensor wires/resistors. There wasn't wasn't much filth on the sensor but it was enough to cause my poor MPG issues. Cleaning the MAF sensor, the Throttle Blade and Seating Area combined with redoing this super easy reset of the PCM's stored vehicle adaptive learning settings has restored my MPG to 14-16 MPG from the 11- 12 MPG that I was getting prior to these cleaning and resetting procedures. Your videos are always Awesome and a HUGE help for us and combined your Super Easy step by step video Information has made a huge difference and made me a better and more confident DIY'r. Thanks Huge Brian! God Bless brother.

[@blueplasma5589]

Community associations institute?? lol

[@thebmagic]

Dude, after replacing my battery my Ford Fusion 2009 with no longer accelerate at all. I was about to have to shell out several hundred dollars for replacement throttle body and who knows what else and I came across your video and boom, worked like a charm. The car is not only running, but running better than before! Your videos rock!

[@gilberto103]

Yes I have 2006 f150 having trouble with reverse not engaging I put new oil filter on transmission it still same then trootle body new do corberb runs great but reverse slips wants to go should I try that

[@hmmm7648]

Ok Ya'll, this is actually legit. This guys instructions are on point and need to be followed to a tee. I have replaced 3 PCMs on my 2012 Ford Flex SEL AWD and have been stumped by the error codes that show up for each. Also, the companies who provided the PCMs were stumped as well. In short, I replaced this final PCM and got a check engine light right ooff the bat. When I drove it, the SUV wouldnt get out of 2nd gear. I followed the steps in the video and the check engine light is off and the SUV is shifting as it should. Also, my previous PCM had a speed differential of 3 MPH less than actual. That has also been fixed thanks to this video!!! This guy knows what he is taling about. Thank you!!!!!!

[@williamarmitage5451]

From England, been having a problem with my 2015 focus, its a 1.6 powershift. Juddering, harsh shifts, bad fuel economy, mid 20s per gallon. Followed these instructions a week ago now, shifts are smoother than I've ever known in the car (I inherited it) fuel economy now averaging 35 per gallon around town. Really pleased I found this video, thank you for posting it 👍

[@KB_TEN_FOE71]

Only thing that actually worked. (P1299 cleared) Engine is reset to full power. THANKS BRO...

[@Liquormans]

Thank-you for your videos. I have a 2010 XLT 3.0 I followed this procedure after cleaning the very dirty throttle body. I followed the reset procedure. Idles great. What I can't believe is how much better it shifts.. Night and day difference . Thank you

[@mikelugo848]

Thanks buddy you just repaired my memory seats, memory mirrors, memory in my climate controller and that hard 8th gear change in my 19 GT

[@chrismontgomery3658]

Just did this last night, had to come back on this video this morning to say a huge thanks! My truck would not learn on the road and all I did was spark plugs, could not figure out why it wouldn't smooth out, this is the one that did it.

[@anthonypacis7104]

This is awesome.... I had a flat tire and my truck did not have a spare and a jack. I simply saw this on KZbin and disconnected the negative side of the battery for 30 minutes... I couldn’t believe my eyes.. tires were as good as new.. thanks man

[@bobburro3642]

Amazing! My 2011 f250s auto had a harsh change between 3rd and 4th so i tried clearing the pcm as instructed in the video and vella! smooth as silk now. Rather than sell the truck i want to keep it. Thank you mr fordtechmakeyouloko. You are awesomeeee!

[@jrgallegos1477]

Did u do this 2 both batteries or just one ? Thanks

[@RoundRockMinistry]

I appreciate that you are very thorough and clear with your explanations including the test drive.

[@jetzombie]

Bubba, This worked perfect on my 2012 F150, I just lubed the yoke.Then thought I might as well do this. My truck is just like the day I got it. Thank you again for showing this.

[@michaelc5257]

I've used your instructions several times. Never fails. Thanks so much. I try to watch all your videos!

[@hectoremm6456]

I just cleaned my throttle body on my 04 explorer and did this relearning process and its smooth compared to other times I disconnected the battery and i never did the whole relearn process maybe that's what my explorer needed. Thanks alot for your videos and expertise u have got a new subscriber

[@HorsepowerHouse]

I just did this on my 2007 Mustang GT (after doing a tune-up and new aftermarket mufflers) and I can honestly say the automatic transmission shifts better and accelerates better. And I did a testdrive after doing the tune-up but prior to resetting the PCM. Shifts are better, downshifts are better when accelerating. It used to feel like it was a gear too high and trying to struggle through it. Not anymore. This is definitely a good "hack/fix."

[@patriotpat1243]

My 03 grand marquis feels like that too, never in the right gear.

[@cheetoz6902]

I just wanted to say thank you for your service to our country and to all of us that value you as a master tech . Your truly a blessing to each of us. Thank you and continue to do what you do

[@cdunn4864]

I rebuilt the front end of my f150 all with you videos. Thx for dedication

[@luarg2]

Thanks man this saved a costly dealer trip after a bad jumpstart of dead battery. A wrench came on and engine was running rough. Pulled U0300 code. Decided to try this after watching your video and IT WORKED! Got my truck running like new. THANK YOU.

[@nrthshor8586]

Considering a 06 F 150 XLT 5.4 136,000. Your channel has been beneficial in clearing the smoke on the whole 5.4 concern. Have 88 Bronco and 09 Mustang so thanks to you and yours. Old 12B 👍

[@bradsmith1046]

"clean up your shop" Now that is some great advice! Thanks for all your videos. I try to watch other Ford forums but increasingly it is the blind leading the blind.

[@dougtv-woodworker4326]

Semper Fi Brian. A big thank you to you.. My 2006 F250 5.4 had high idle problems. It was hunting between 1050-1200 RPM's. I applied the PCM clear and then the reeducate or the idle sensor and then the transmission retrain. SUCCESS.. engine now idles at about 700 rpm, and transmission shifts properly.

[@hollypierceall6229]

First off I have to thank you for posting this video. I have an 07 Ford Edge one of the coils burnt up and I guess trashed the PCM as well. Had a mechanic that basically runs a shop out of his home ship the PCM off to be repaired and flashed got it back transmission issues hard shifting etc. So he then took it to a Ford dealer to be flashed again. Transmission still hard shifting. Shipped PCM back to be repaired again and still the same transmission issues. Took it to aFord dealer to have it diagnosed they said it was an internal issue with the in transmission. I still didn't believe that because after driving it a few times the shifting pattern changed if that makes sense instead of hard shift it was more of a longer shift. That might be what you guys call slipping not sure. I then put the Lucas transmission fix in it and it was shifting way better. Went ahead and tried disconnecting the battery cables for 30 minutes after doing some research online to try to reset the PCM that way. Did basically everything in your video that you recommended except for the alligator clips. Did the test drive the shifting pattern is again back to the way it was when I first started driving it after the repairs, hard shifting. I'm going to try your suggestion in the video using alligator clips. So frustrating I'm a female and trying to diagnose this myself is absolutely crazy!!!

[@bentnickel7487]

Holly Pierceall Just because I don't shave my arm pits doesn't mean transmission problems aren't any less frustrating. Some say, "she's a female she doesn't know about cars", well it's just as bad when you're a guy and you're EXPECTED to know about cars and you don't. I believe I was born 150 years too early cause I don't know crap about cars and don't WANT to know. In another 50 years cars will drive by themselves, but then people will be complaining about their home robot acting up. "He won't vacuum, clean the bathroom or take out the trash. I'm never buying a Ford robot again".

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@bentnickel7487 lmao

[@hankbridges5055]

Get a Actron CP9690 code tester. It checks live, record, graphing, transmission codes, oxygen sensor tests, emissions readiness test, and MORE! It comes in a black pouch and it works out of the box from 1984-2013. It is updatable with a USB cable from EBAY. It has code-connect to diagnose codes from record feature.

[@artramirez3506]

Bro, I tried this on my 2018 XL F-150 that has started shifting roughly and it worked. Smooth shifting now and showing better fuel economy also. Thanks for the video!

[@NickB-me1cr]

Did this really work on your 2018?

[@NickB-me1cr]

Reason why I ask is there is another video here that says it has to be done with a scan tool.

[@TheRCSpeedDemon]

So far so good, my engine and computer are still learning, but the hesitation is MUCH better! THANK YOU!

[@Damn_Dro562]

Thanks it improved some shifting issues I was having almost thought the transmission was dying I did exactly what you described in your video and went for a normal test drive went thru all gears smooth..mind before I would accelerate and it wouldnt advanced 2004 Expedition Eddie Bouer.💯💯💯 THANK YOU!

[@peggyeggerssmith2401]

this 61 year old loves you makuloco! had alternator/battery issues and after the repairs were done i had shift issues. mechanic said 'you may need a new transmission'. being the daughter of a mechanic i googled shift issues and found you. not afraid of getting a bit greasy...i tried this today and it did exactly what you said it would...now i can go north next weekend without fear.#memelovesmakuloco

[@squeek797]

Peggy Eggers Smith wow you do it yourself. .. not much women work on cars ... I'm happy for you. thanks for sharing your story .

[@guesswhomartin9249]

Thank you Peggy for sharing this. This is very helpful and useful.

[@SpikedTea_]

The battery connecting helped your shifts???

[@BusinessEtiquettes]

Pac Man Gamer Doing this reset computer and computer learns shift point based on your driving.

[@alfonso1843]

Subscribed to your channel. I learned more in the few videos I watched than all the years of doing my own work. I owe you. Keep up the great videos. Wish you were my mechanic, love your honesty!!

[@terrydeaton3080]

UNBELIEVABLE!!! I have 2018 F350 6.7 was shifting so hard it thru the truck in lump mode 8 times in 8 miles. So slow to shift it would fall to 45 mph on hills. I didn’t think this would work but tried it. After starting the truck for the first time, it ran quieter, couldn’t even tell it was idling when sitting in drivers seat, and it shifts like an absolute dream. I have 263000 miles on it all from east coast to west coast 3 times a month. Never seen a Ford dealer since I drove it off the lot, do everything myself, but was about to give up and take to Ford, so glad you posted this video. Awesome!!! Please don’t stop posting fixes for these vehicles, the newer they get the more expensive they get, and I refuse to let anyone else drive it, much less work on it! Thanks again you’re awesome!!

[@olavi401]

Thanks man, Your trick of the trade fixed my Lincoln TC acting similarly at the red lights. Saved me a run around and a wad of money. Five stars and Two thumbs up!

[@goatwhsprr]

As a newby to 5.4 this month, I feel rather enlightened since I have subscribed. Thank you sir for lending us your presence.

[@johnpadgett3388]

a 12v test light instead of the jumper wire will allow you to witnesses the power dissipate and is easier on a capacitors

[@tashaelizabethgooden211]

How do you use the 12 test light instead of the jumper wire

[@carl3820]

@@tashaelizabethgooden211 you place the 12v tester on both terminals just like he did with the wire but when you use the test light it will light up because of the power that’s stored in the PCM and capacitors. As the caps discharge the light will start to dim and fade away. Once it fades to off you know your caps are discharged. Same goes for many electronics. When installing fuses into things like car audio amplifiers. To avoid the initial spark you can apply the test light in the same way and power the caps inside the amplifier so when you install the fuse you won’t get that quick ark and spark. ✌️

[@paulsosa1872]

@@carl3820 So the alligator clip would go to the disconnected negative cable & the probe to positive correct?

[@carl3820]

@@paulsosa1872 yes. That’s correct. I’m sorry for the late reply. I didn’t realize you replied to me. Sorry about that. But yes. Alligator clip on either the disconnected ground wire or the positive and the probe to the other. The test light will light up right away and will slowly fade as the power dissipates. ✌️

[@metal-pe8ux]

Good advice from John Padgett thanks for educational comment 👍

[@shaun4245]

I've been dealing with the transmission issue since I bought the car. As soon as I started the car I can already notice it is more quiet while idling. Going out for my drive in 10. Thank you!!!

[@patrioticmisinformation7184]

you're videos have helped me prevent nearly doing an engine THEN a transmission replacement. My 02 E250 is now running great thanks to many of your videos.

[@basss902a]

Great video man Fixed my 2007 Ford Taurus. My car would jerk periodically when I would accelerate from a stop. Save me hundreds and maybe thousands. I was about to save money to bring it to a transmission shop. Then i seen this video. WOW! great job!

[@jerrycollins5511]

Your quick remedy just fixed my 19996 f 250 after throwing Many parts at the hesitation problem. Thanks Much..

[@AngelCintiaRockgirl]

Jerry Collins Holy shit, is that like the Delorian that came back from the future??

[@thatoneshortboi]

Cintia 😂

[@289cobra9]

Cintia 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DirectDeposit1234]

Thanks for the info. I've been struggling with this vehicle and couldn't find a way to relearn the shift points in the Trans. Watched your video, did exactly what you said now I'm back in business. Thanks dude

[@PapaKush]

HOT DAMN!!!! That fixed all my issues. Thanks man thought I was going to have to put it in the shop.

[@cocotower]

Yea, right! Running a + wire over to your - terminal fixed all your issues. I've never laughed so hard in my life.

[@nunabizness]

Fixed my 07 Ford F-150 perfect after I cleaned my throttle body. And drained the capacitors. Mr coco you must just be an idiot

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

@@cocotower you'd be surprised what can be fixed by doing this step. Fords have to learn how to idle and shift and will run super weird if you skip those steps

[@colors2611]

2003 f150 high idle 2krpm. This happened after battery change out. This procedure fixed the problem. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Fritzcoinc]

Thanks! Your vids have been a huge help to my DIY efforts. I have a 2011 and did this PCM clear to fix trans shift issues and to relearn fuel trim after a vape can purge valve replacement. Worked great except I couldn't get TPMS to work using the 3 on 3off HAZ way into learning mode. I had to do the key on, brake, three key on/off, brake, three on/off leave on.

[@henrymylife]

You're awesome man, thank you for the video. The transmission on my 2007 Ford Explorer was rebuilt 6 months ago and up to now I had odd behavior when shifting. I followed your procedure step by step and now the shifts are so smooth and the MPG increased as well. My truck feels new again. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@donrodeo8344]

Hey question: My 05 Explorer reverse gear has been shifting weird & reverse went out then mysteriously started working again but with a big jerk & me having to grip the shift gear stick to wobble reverse into place. Is this video the remedy?!

[@henrymylife]

@@donrodeo8344 this video helped for a certain amount of time but it ended up being a transmission problem and had to be replaced

[@FarmersFeelings815]

This video was filmed in my hometown. Kinda cool. Also this video helped immensely

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Worked like a charm on my 2007 Mustang GT. Feels like a new car now.

[@ΔημοσθένηςΠαναγιώτου]

Thank you for your help!!! i just had lifted my hands up and waited for someone to do a miracle!!

[@shawnthomas2718]

Thanks for the video it helped me out 100%. Igot a 06 five hundred, I cleaned the mass air flow and throttle body was really gunky. After cleaning and put back together I disconnected negative cable and put battery jumper and I waited 15 min. Put battery cable back on and ran the car, after 6 min took out for a drive and ran better than when I bought it 10 years ago.

[@cheasok3138]

So when you're first putting the alligator clips on, do you at the same time have the key in the "on" position or not in the ignition at all? Thanks for the reply back in advance.

[@lukeupdyke5659]

Chea Sok hey Chea, I know I’m not the person you were looking for a response from, but you do not need to have the key in the ignition. The only time it is important to follow specific steps regarding the ignition sequence/key position is when you have already reconnected the negative battery terminal after waiting 5-10 for the capacitors to drain. Hope this helps!

[@gmant928]

Would you recommend this procedure after changing spark plugs?

[@NJP76]

After all the work I did under the hood on my 2003 Windstar, it looks like it might be a good idea to do this. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@P30CH]

Just wanted to Sincerely Thank You for your vid. After 3 different Ford dealer visits, none of the techs "couldn't duplicate the problem" on the trans issues on my 2017 Edge 6 cyl. Now the trans is shifting like it should. Thanks again!!!

[@jb1995]

Thank you very much for posting this video. I use it maybe once or twice every couple years. You’re still my go to I wish you were closer cause I would love to take my truck to you.

[@c.t.2152]

I have had cars that were being difficult. Leaving it unhooked for 24 Hrs has always worked for me. I also cycle the key on a few times before I hook it up. I have four fords and I can say for sure they do learn and you have to drive them the way you drive. Don't leave out 96 and up because 95 and below can be cleared just by unhooking the battery for 30 min. If your ford is a family car don't get mad if the computer is confused. Grandma drives very differently from Grandson. Anytime I get a loaner back it acts very differently for about a week. I have one right now that is pissing me off. It is a beautiful car and every time I turn around it needs something.

[@patsik182]

when you say pre 95 can be reset by unhooking the battery, do you mean both terminals or just the Negative? thanks

[@EMC_ADVENTURES]

Would you recommend this procedure after cleaning MAP sensors on a 2013 F150 ecoboost?

[@allenoliver8267]

Thank you very much for replying to me I appreciate it alot. I have another question if u have a sec. Does this just fix shifting? I have like a shudder during idle in park and have shit fuel mileage. 14mpg or so. Could this help?

[@brianbavington4665]

Your videos have been a lot of help to me I just recently purchased a 2001 Ford Expedition had a exhaust leak watch your video on replacing the EGR tube big help then I wasn't sure how to clear the computer to get rid of service engine soon light I follow these directions now they took care of that problem .and I like the way it it's shifting much better thank you for your time I know it's an old video but I'm a broke person I run old cars very happy with my Ford now.

[@ianpaulins7856]

Brilliant vid lads, can't believe Halfords charge the earth for a bulb change 😮

[@flambeaulizama]

YOU are brilliant! very good instructor. I love Ford SUV's so can't wait to watch more of you videos.

[@jenkinsj2010]

Many Thanks! Question, since the idle circut seems to be directly affected by AC pump drag, should the AC be running while vehicle is relearning idle values, or is it already set up to compensate automatically? Thanks, Joe

[@MrAustinlocktek]

I'm so glad there are wrenches out there that share info. Thanks so much.

[@donwonbelieves]

This works, thanks man appreciate people like you.

[@joshbertrand8546]

After doing this on my 97 Mazda B4000 (ranger clone) did it on a 04 escape, a 02 Focus and a 05 F150, and worked great!!! Thanx again!!!

[@trendingandnew]

Could really use your knowledge here. I have an 04 f150 5.4 that was running great until I did a routine oil change. When I started it up right after, it had a check engine light and was running rough and started trying to stall at stops. Took it to auto zone and was told it was the vct solenoids, so I replaced that, still had the check engine light and was told it was now the cam positon sensors, replaced those and was running worse. Found your video on resetting pcm, did that and still running rough at idle and even worse with loss of power when I put it in gear and try to drive it. I installed a new MAF and coil packs with no luck of emprovement. Did a smoke test and no vaccum leaks found, checked pcv and it seemed functional. Any ideas.? Fyi the truck has just over 200,000 miles on it.

[@jakestanford4662]

I know this is an old comment, but I'm currently having the same issue. Did you ever solve the problem?

[@michaelvinson-uz2ze]

@@jakestanford4662 I am wanting to know this as well. Let us know!

[@denospyridon3126]

I love u ( no homo) that’s exactly what I try to teach my clients and how I do it. U wait ten second so the car can boot back up. And I don’t charge my customers much.

[@brandonarriola9849]

This solved my 2nd to 3rd hard shift and gave a little power back on acceleration in town. Thank you!

[@bryanbergeron7682]

Man thank you for this video I did this procedure on my 2001 Ford F-150 and oh my God I can't believe how it runs it's like I have a new truck so thanks again you're the best 👍

[@tobymarceaux5572]

I have a 2003 f150 and have done replaced some parts and it's like everytime I change something else it gets worse, fixing to try this and see what happens, man I hope this works I feel like it's never gonna get fixed

[@jktile]

For diesels with 2 batteries. Do you do the same on each battery?? Thanks

[@22kpar1xcyberdyne9]

I think people are misunderstanding this video. If you have a bad transmission, then replace it with new or rebuilt, you need to reset your ecm,pcm,computer so that the bad curves that it has saved will not be used on your new transmission- thus causing a good transmission to act just like your old bad transmission. Resetting your ecm,pcm,computer does NOT FIX current problems with your sensors, airbags, engine or transmission. Those issues must be traced down to their source, bad grounds, skinned wire, mechanic failure, etc and fixed....then.... you reset your computer, ecm, pcm (all the same but different names).

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+43yr old Toy collector yes this is only resetting learned values to stock so it can learn correctly from there once the concern is fixed.

[@sdoseri]

FordTechMakuloco when I shuldd reset the PCM when the engine is could or hot

[@micsor4121]

FordTechMakuloco IF! you misunderstood this video, one is not listening to what Jedi Master says.

[@miguelmelgarejo4805]

22KPAR1X Cyberdyne

[@caseyfranklin2451]

22KPAR1X Cyberdyne.

[@AllThingsRamdom]

an even quicker way to do it is to disconnect the positive side as well from the battery and run the jumper across the positive and negative cables. If there's enough slack you can even touch the positive and negative cables together once they're disconnected from the batteries. On vehicles with two batteries make sure you disconnect the cables from both batteries. Doing it this way drains the capacitors in about 60 seconds or less.

[@martyelder9972]

On newer vehicles if you do this you May fry one of your many computers

[@AllThingsRamdom]

@@martyelder9972 Please explain how that could be possible. All your literally doing is discharging the capacitors.

[@theshoe138]

Great video. Used technique on my 2005 Lincoln LS after some spark plug and ignition coil issues. So far so good

[@Shelby-qk9st]

This was the only thing that helped me to get my rear right turn signal and brake light working, i tried resetting codes and chased wires and fuses and so on but this fixed it... finally thank you!!

[@hgf7enter]

hello, my english is not good. We unscrew the negative head, then connect alligator cable from positive to negative and wait for 10 minutes. Then we plug the negative into the battery and start the car, is that all?

[@jamesarceneaux9399]

Thanks man 98f150 had trans rebuilt got it back month later it was bogging down doing the same thing got warranty but i tried this so far so good makes me wonder if trans needed rebuid 4300 dollars😢thank u very much man

[@stacyhohler5593]

That's my issue! Hoping this helps!!

[@williamlynch6079]

Thanks again! A brilliant bit of information in a well produced video.

[@jacobsimmons8949]

This was just what I needed for my Escape after replacing the transmission. Thanks

[@alexsale1569]

I just replaced my fords transmission and wont start, did you have a no starting no spark issue before doing this?

[@jacobsimmons8949]

@@alexsale1569 no. I didn't. Sorry bud

[@christopherbernal7267]

What tool did you use for resetting the transmission tables

[@funieman1]

Would this work on my 07 Fusion with a Steeda Tune loaded in my ECM??

[@christophresmerowski1824]

KZbin is a goldmine....and you, my friend are one of the nuggets. Car runs like new, God bless.

[@BRONCO93100]

Great easy fix ... my 02 windstar shifts better than ever and the idle issues I had are gone ..FYI I replaced the idle control only because the plug part was cracked and would not stay plugged in .

[@EricKerpens]

Would this process still work today on a 2018 F150 with a 10R80 transmission?

[@deepanjalipatilgurav3236]

Thank you, I was able to fix the problem. Saved me lots of money

[@Avatheskibidiaplphadog]

Hey what about the Fuel Economy gauge in my 2011 F150 Ecoboast would that give me a more accurate reading ....mine seems off and I've done it manually and it's solid 20mpg...

[@scottb7444]

Thank you sir!!! I was going crazy! After Trans rebuild it wasn't right. Running rough, shifting etc. I did this for 10 minutes and went through the process and perfect. I have a 2005 f150 4.6 with 187000 miles. I'm in Vegas so no rust just sun beat lol 🙃. Great video. You know ford's, more than me ill admit it. Keep up thr great videos

[@American50]

Hello, love your videos and you are a huge help. My '94 T-bird 3.8 liter V6, supercharged engine turns over but won't start. It is a professionally rebuilt engine from machine shop with many new parts such as camshaft position sensor, crank sensor. The camshaft synchronizer is installed in the correct position at 26 degrees ATDC of the compression stroke. Has 40 psi at the fuel rail, has spark at the spark plugs, has 12 volts at the fuel injectors and compression is 145 to 155 on all six cylinders. All wires and grounds between the PCM and engine were checked and are good. It seems to be the fuel injectors are not being activated since I have compression and spark and fuel pressure. I'm thinking the injectors are not being activated, but not sure. Will this method clear the PCM for the engine also? Thank-you.

[@Dan.Parker]

I am not knowledgeable on how these batteries and car electrical work entirely and this made it easy to reset the system to check it off the list of diagnostics. God bless.

[@Jordan4Ibanez]

Whenever I change out intake parts, this always comes in handy. Thanks.

[@christinamcvay1287]

I just added a new pcm to my 2002 Mercury mountaineer all the lights and stuff work but still won't turn over please help

[@gwenhwyfaro8078]

Could you do this with jumper cables, perhaps?

[@theexpendables1089]

I'm trying it now. I'll let you know lol

[@joonajks]

@@theexpendables1089 hey did it work with jumper cables?

[@joshjosh3521]

@@theexpendables1089 Did jumper cables work?

[@Super3Percenter]

@@joshjosh3521 yes it works

[@generhodes8634]

will this help with a 2018 f 150 shift on a 10 speed , from 7 to 8 it seems to stall on the shift

[@jwhite0224]

Will this help if there is an issue with the PCM charging the battery from altenator? I was told that the altenator is charging the battery but the PCM is not reading the charge. 03 sport trac