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Originally Posted by TDW

I called my original dealer and another dealer in town. I was told the flashes were not mandatory and would not affect my warranty. I have read quite a few replies from individuals who said they took their vehicle in for unrelated service and when the dealers run the computer diagnostics they see the flash version and will update to the latest as part of their service. A number of guys got the famous 08B07 flash that way and were not happy with it. That one also programmed the transmission controller and had to be suspended because it was wiping out the trans controller. The original 08B07 letter said there was a limited duration for having the update - if it was a recall there would be no limited duration.

The original flash had problems. I was initially told to wait until I had received a letter from Ford. I got that letter from Ford, and it says exactly what I had said earlier re warranty. You can take the word of a service writer who will deny he ever spoke with you regarding this matter, or take the word of a written letter which you never got to begin with.

What I'm trying to say is: you never got the letter. It doesn't affect you. As soon as you say so-and-so told you so, then you've got no leg to stand on.