2023 Transmission PCM Update

[sfreedom97]

I had my 2023 Raptor (18k miles) in the shop (oil change and some minor warranty work) and mentioned if there was any kind of TSB or PCM update for the transmission we have all experienced with the clunk when downshifting at lower speeds.

Folks here have reported that the new Ford Performance tune is worth it just because of the transmission update and how snappy and smooth the tranny has become.

Well, when I picked my truck up I was reading the tech's notes and it appears there is a PCM update available. It was downloaded and I can attest that my truck definitely feels better now.

From the tech:

"perform auto trans diagnostic, no codes. perform road test and pid monitor, found all pids reading ok. Check for TSBS and SSMS, none available. Check for PCM update, found update available. Reprogram PCM. Perform adaptive learn. Retest. Test drive 8 miles. Verify transmission is operating correctly at this time."

I'll have to drive it a bit more to really see if it got totally rid of the "clunk", but so far so good!

 

[SurfRaptor]

I feel like the adaptive learn is what fixes the transmission and possibly not a PCM update. Mine seems to go back to clunky when I start switching between Sport mode and Normal mode. Following this. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Donmatteo]

I have the Ford Performance tune and mine would be clunky going between sport and normal too but that’s gone now. I have about 1000 miles since it was installed and it’s been perfect since the tune was installed. That wasn’t the case before.

 

[Keith88]

Mmm. This is news

 

[sfreedom97]

I have the Ford Performance tune and mine would be clunky going between sport and normal too but that’s gone now. I have about 1000 miles since it was installed and it’s been perfect since the tune was installed. That wasn’t the case before.

This is what everyone I’ve spoken to has said about the tune. I’m hoping I get the benefit of the transmission update without the tune.

If not, I’ll get the tune down the road!

 

[sfreedom97]

I feel like the adaptive learn is what fixes the transmission and possibly not a PCM update. Mine seems to go back to clunky when I start switching between Sport mode and Normal mode. Following this. Let us know how it goes.

I don’t run my truck hard. I’m in normal mode 90% of the time so I don’t do much switching. However if this transmission sorts itself out, I will be. Haha

The clunk happens for me without fail in the drop off line for my daughter’s school. I’ll know pretty soon if this PCM update was legit or not.

Will report back.

 

[Donmatteo]

This is what everyone I’ve spoken to has said about the tune. I’m hoping I get the benefit of the transmission update without the tune.

If not, I’ll get the tune down the road!

You wont notice the HP or torque as much in normal but you will 100% notice it in sport mode.

Also, I've noticed the truck seems better in slippery (rain/snow) mode than before.