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2003 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 DuratecFWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor477Torque3839Fluid6DTC763Battery1Maintenance0Recalls4
P0602high severityPowertrain

Control Module Programming Error

on 2003 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD

What this code means

The PCM is not properly programmed or calibration is missing.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Various driveability issues
  • Incorrect operation

Common causes

  • PCM not programmed after replacement
  • Incomplete flash/reprogramming
  • Wrong calibration file

Diagnostic steps

  1. Verify PCM part number matches application
  2. Reprogram PCM with correct calibration
  3. Check for TSBs

Repair notes

Reprogram PCM with correct calibration files.

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