TSB-13-6-19

SB-10053473-4125
CHASSIS CAB—6.7L—MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) P207F WITH OR WITHOUT DTC P204F
TSB 13-6-19
FORD:
2012 F-350
This article supersedes TSB 13-5-19 to update the
Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2012 F-Super Duty Chassis Cab F-350
vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may
exhibit an illuminated MIL and DTC P207F with or
without DTC P204F. This condition may be most
common with vehicles operated in low-speed driving
conditions and/or when operated in stationary idle
mode for extended periods of time preventing the
vehicle from fully completing the exhaust
regeneration process.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the
condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Using an Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or
equivalent, check for DTCs. Is DTC P207F
present with or without DTC P204F and no
other DTCs?
a. No - this article does not apply. Refer to
Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) Manual for normal diagnostics.
b. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
2.
Reprogram the powertrain control module
(PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS
release 85.01 and higher. Calibration files may
also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.
3.
Is the vehicle in a forced idle mode after
reprogramming?
a. No - repair is complete.
b. Yes - the vehicle is in forced idle mode after
the calibration has successfully updated.
Perform the following procedure to return
the vehicle to normal operation.
(1)
Start the engine.
(2)
Keep the vehicle in Park.
(3)
Increase the engine RPM to 1,800.
(4)
Using the IDS scan tool and monitor
PIDs EGT_11, EGT_12, EGT_13 and
EGT_14.
(5)
Once all 4 EGT PIDs display 110°
Celsius (230° Fahrenheit) or greater,
return the engine RPM to idle.
(6)
Allow the vehicle to idle for 10 minutes.
NOTE
PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE
TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH
ALLOWS THE VEHICLE’S COMPUTER TO LEARN
THE TRANSMISSION’S UNIQUE PARAMETERS
AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE
ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE
COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING
PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY
RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS
AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
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.
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 18, 2013
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OPERATION
130619A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2012 F-Super Duty F-350
0.6 Hr.
6.7L Chassis Cab: Check
DTCs And Reprogram The
PCM Includes Time To
Clear Codes (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
130619B
2012 F-Super Duty F-350
0.9 Hr.
6.7L Chassis Cab: Check
DTCs And Reprogram The
PCM Includes Time To
Remove The Vehicle From
Forced Idle Mode And
Clear Codes (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
RECAL
04
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