TSB160062

INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE OR DISTANCE TO EMPTY INDICATION BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/21/2015
TSB 16-0062
FORD:
2012-2015 Focus
This article supersedes TSB 15-0034 to add a production fix date, update the vehicle model years and Parts List.
ISSUE
Some 2012-2015 Focus vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel gauge indication and/or inaccurate distance to empty. The
vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420,
P1450, P0443, P0452, P0456, P0460 and/or P2196.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Does the customer report inaccurate fuel gauge indication and/or inaccurate distance to empty or does the vehicle
exhibit one or more of the following DTCs: P0420, P1450, P0443, P0452, P0456, P0460 and/or P2196?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control / Emissions Diagnosis Manual or Workshop Manual
(WSM) for normal diagnosis.
2. Replace the evaporative emission canister purge valve. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13.
3. Inspect the evaporative emission canister for liquid fuel contamination.
4. Is liquid fuel present?
a. No - proceed to Step 5.
b. Yes - replace the evaporative emission canister. Use low pressure compressed air to clear fuel from vapor lines
from tank to engine. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13.
5. Is the bottom of the fuel tank deformed more than 25 mm (1 in) upward? (Figures 1 and 2)
Figure 1 - Article 16-0062
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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, Lincoln, or Mercury 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.
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Online Publication Date April 14, 2016
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Figure 2 - Article 16-0062
a. No - repair is complete.
b. Yes - replace the fuel tank and fuel pump module. Refer to WSM, Section 310- 01.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
BV6Z-9D289-B
Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve - 2.0L GDI
F1FZ-9D289-B
Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve - 1.0L GTDI
BV6Z-9D289-E
Evaporative Emissions Purge Valve - 2.0L GTDI - ST
AS4Z-9D653-F
Evaporative Emissions Canister - 49 State/Non Green State Emissions
BV6Z-9D653-D
Evaporative Emissions Canister - PZEV 50 State
BV6Z-9H307-T
Fuel Pump Module - 2.0L GDI Flex Fuel (E85)
BV6Z-9H307-U
Fuel Pump Module - 2.0L GDI Non Flex Fuel/1.0L GTDI
BV6Z-9H307-V
Fuel Pump Module - 2.0L GTDI - ST
4L3Z-9276-AA
Gasket - Fuel Pump Module
W520101-S439
Nut - Fuel Pump Module Cover (3 Req)
BV6Z-9002-E
Fuel Tank - All
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
160062A
2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For
Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operation)
0.9 Hr.
160062B
2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Evaporative Emissions
Canister, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For
Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation)
1.1 Hrs.
160062C
2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To
Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed.
(Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation)
2.3 Hrs.
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OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
160062D
2012-2015 Focus 4 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Evaporative Emissions Canister And
The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel
Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operation)
2.6 Hrs.
160062E
2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For
Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operation)
0.9 Hr.
160062F
2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Evaporative Emissions
Canister, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For
Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation)
1.6 Hrs.
160062G
2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve And The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To
Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed.
(Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operation)
2.4 Hrs.
160062H
2012-2015 Focus 5 Door: Check DTCs, Replace The Evaporative
Emissions Canister Purge Valve, Evaporative Emissions Canister And
The Fuel Tank, Includes Time To Inspect Canister For Fuel And Fuel
Tank For Signs Of Being Deformed. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operation)
2.9 Hrs.
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.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
9D289
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CONDITION CODE
42