freewayman
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For those of us who use Forscan, resetting the adaptive tables seems like quite a common thing to do.. however I just found out recently that there is actually an official relearn process straight from the Ford workshop manual you have to follow after the reset. I didn't know about this before, neither did many people I know with 10R80s both IRL and on forums/Reddit.
So this comes out of WSM, Section 307-01 which is also referenced in a number of TSBs related to 10R transmissions:
NOTE: Perform the adaptive learning drive cycle on a level road surface.
I know some are of the opinion that you should just drive how you normally drive after resetting tables, but I have a feeling there's more to it- perhaps this cycle is crucial for the initial relearn. So I'm curious to know how many of you are doing this currently, and if it has made a difference for your adaptive transmission at all.
So this comes out of WSM, Section 307-01 which is also referenced in a number of TSBs related to 10R transmissions:
NOTE: Perform the adaptive learning drive cycle on a level road surface.
- Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and Transmission Adaptive Tables.
- Drive the vehicle until the engine and transmission reach normal operating temperature.
- Accelerate from a stop with light throttle (15%) ensuring that upshifts 1st through 8th occur at engine speeds between 1300-1600 rpm.
- Continue to accelerate (may apply slightly more throttle after 7-8 upshift at 32-38 mph (51- 61 km/h) until you achieve 55 mph (88 km/h) and the 8-9 and 9-10 shifts complete.
- Brake very gently to a complete stop and hold foot on brake for five (5) seconds.
- Shift the transmission to Neutral. Wait 1 second.
- Shift the transmission to Reverse. Wait 2 seconds.
- Shift the transmission to Neutral. Wait 1 second.
- Shift the transmission to Drive. Wait 2 seconds.
- Repeat Steps 3 through 9 six additional times.
I know some are of the opinion that you should just drive how you normally drive after resetting tables, but I have a feeling there's more to it- perhaps this cycle is crucial for the initial relearn. So I'm curious to know how many of you are doing this currently, and if it has made a difference for your adaptive transmission at all.