Stopping Ford Engine Speed Dip

Oct. 12, 2022

Some 2015-2016 Ford Focus ST vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTD engine may experience an engine speed dip with or without the MIL on and/or DTC P2610 or P08B9 stored in the PCM. 

Some 2015-2016 Ford Focus ST vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTD engine may experience an engine speed dip with or without the MIL on and/or DTC P2610 or P08B9 stored in the PCM.

Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 99.02 or higher. Make sure that you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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