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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
6.7L - Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With DTCs P20EE,
P2459, P2201, P246C And/Or P2463 - Built On Or Before 7-Nov-2017
18-2005
08 January
2018
This bulletin supersedes 17-0054. Reason for update: New Part/Procedure For Same Condition
Model:
Ford
2017 Super Duty
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 17-0054 to update the production fix date, article title, and Issue Statement.
Issue: Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 7-Nov-2017 may
exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P20EE, P2459, P2201, P246C and/or P2463.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
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.
Labor Times
Operation
No.
Description
Time
2017 F-Super Duty 6.7L: Retrieve DTCs And Reprogram The PCM (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
182005A
0.5
2017 F-Super Duty 6.7L: Retrieve DTCs, Perform DPF Manual Regeneration And
Reprogram The PCM Includes Time To Perform DPF Parameter Reset (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor Operations)
182005B
0.8
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:
RECALEM
Condition Code: 04
Service Procedure
1. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) to the data
link connector (DLC). Check for DTCs. Are P20EE, P2459, P2201, P246C and/or P2463 the only DTCs stored
in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 2.
(2). No - this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for
normal diagnostics.
2. Are DTCs P2459, P246C and/or P2463 present?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 3.
(2). No - proceed to Step 5.
3. Using IDS or FJDS, perform a diesel particulate filter (DPF) manual regeneration located under toolbox >
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powertrain > service functions > diesel particulate regeneration system > DPF manual regeneration.
(1). If IDS or FJDS prompt that regeneration of the DPF is not recommended at this time, select Yes to
proceed.
(2). When prompted to select static or dynamic regeneration, select Static Regeneration.
4. Using IDS or FJDS, perform a DPF parameter reset under toolbox > powertrain > service functions > diesel
particulate regeneration system > DPF parameter reset.
5. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS or FJDS release 107.06 or higher. Make sure you are
connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files
may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.
(1). NOTE: 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.
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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 supersede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line
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