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snorcus,Sep 25 2007, 01:20 PM Wrote:Here is the one ive had done on my car that didnt do anything do we called the tech hot line and thet instrucued us that up to 5 seconds of cranking is normal for the duratec with the mtx trans. Printable View (6 KB) 
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05-9-16 LONG CRANK/HARD START - 2.0L AND 2.3L ENGINE WITH MTX-75 TRANSAXLE

Publication Date: April 29, 2005

FORD: 2005 Focus


ISSUE:
Some 2005 Focus vehicles equipped with MTX-75 manual transaxles, may exhibit a long crank or hard start condition with no malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present.

ACTION:
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest level using WDS release B36.12 and higher or B37.3 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the B37 CD. Calibration files may also be obtained at http://www.motorcraft.com.


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050916A 2005 Focus 2.0L/2.3L With MTX-75 Transmission Check For Diagnostic Trouble Codes And Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (Do Not Use With 12650D, 12650D84) 0.4 Hr.
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I had that done to mine. Did s***. Still have problems, I just deal with it and keep crankin.