Lincoln Corsair: Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40 / General Procedures - Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle

Configuration

NOTE: The engine and transmission must be at normal operating temperature.

1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTC and Transmission Adaptive Tables.
   

1. Bring the transmission to normal operating temperature.
   

1. Follow the table below to complete the Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle.
   

   Test	Procedure
   Transmission Warm Up TFT target (140-212 F)	Conduct several light throttle (0%-20%) and medium throttle (20%-40%) upshifts and coastdowns.
   Clutch Stroke Adaptive	From a stop, accelerate vehicle to 8th gear above 70 mph (or highest vehicle speed possible). Brake lightly to a stop. Repeat maneuver three times (MINIMUM).
   Upshift Adaptive	From a stop, accelerate at 20% pedal until vehicle reaches highest possible gear. Repeat at 40%, 60% and 80% pedal. Repeat each pedal three times (MINIMUM).
   Engagement Adaptive	With the vehicle at a stop, perform the following engagements. Pause three seconds between each event. Repeat each engagement three times (MINIMUM). PARK to DRIVE REVERSE to DRIVE NEUTRAL to DRIVE PARK to REVERSE DRIVE to REVERSE NEUTRAL to REVERSE
   Downshift Adaptive	Tip in at road load to achieve the following single step downshifts. Repeat each event two times (MINIMUM). 5-4 @ 25 mph 6-5 @ 35 mph 7-6 @ 50 mph 8-7 @ 70 mph
   Converter Adaptive	Select MANUAL or SST mode. Shift to 4th gear. Starting from 1300 rpm road load, slow crowd to 80% pedal. Repeat maneuver three times (MINIMUM).