TSB-13-6-12

SB-10053466-2711
3.5L GTDI—INTERMITTENT MIL ILLUMINATED WITH
ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS P0236,
P0238, P025E AND/OR P007D—BUILT ON OR
BEFORE 2/15/2013
TSB 13-6-12
FORD:
2013 F-150
ISSUE
Some 2013 F-150 vehicles built on or before
2/15/2013 and equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline
Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may
exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator light
(MIL) illuminated with one or more of the following
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs); P0236, P0238,
P025E and/or P007D.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the
condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
2.
Using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS),
retrieve DTCs.
Figure 1 - Article 13-6-12
4.
Are one or more of the following DTCs stored
in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM);
P0236, P0238, P025E and/or P007D?
Is the wiring insulation damaged?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 5.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to
PC/ED manual for normal diagnosis.
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to
Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual for normal diagnosis.
3.
5.
Install connector pigtail. Refer to splicing
methods in Wiring Diagram, Section 5-1.
6.
Using electrical tape, retain the harness to the
connector shell with enlarged loop. (Figure 2)
Inspect for damage the wiring harness at the
Turbocharger Boost Sensor connector C1588
for crack to wiring insulation. (Figure 1)
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine
Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was
current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available
through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
Copyright  2013 Ford Motor Company Online Publication Date June 11, 2013
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OPERATION
130612A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2013 F-150 3.5L GTDI:
0.4 Hr.
Check DTCs Inspect
Wiring Insulation And
Replace The Tubocharger
Boost Sensor Connector
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
12A581
95
Figure 2 - Article 13-6-12
PART NUMBER
3U2Z-14S411-SPC
PART NAME
Wiring Pigtail
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of
New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Coverage And
Emissions Warranty
Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage
limits/policies/prior approvals
are not altered by a TSB.
Warranty/ESP coverage
limits are determined by the
identified causal part and
verified using the OASIS
part coverage tool.
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