TSB160064

6.7L DIESEL - FUEL KNOCK AT IDLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES (DTCS)
TSB 16-0064
FORD:
2011-2016 F-Super Duty
This article supersedes TSB 16-0049 to update the Issue Statement and Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle,
illuminated MIL with one or more of the following DTCs: P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281, P0284,
P02DA, P02DB, P02D0, P02D1, P02D2, P02D3, P02D4, P02D5, P02D6, P02D7, P02D8, P02D9, P02CC, P02CD,
P02CE and/or P02CF stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool, to the data link connector
(DLC). Check for DTCs P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281, P0284, P02DA, P02DB, P02D0,
P02D1, P02D2, P02D3, P02D4, P02D5, P02D6, P02D7, P02D8, P02D9, P02CC, P02CD, P02CE and/or P02CF.
2. Are one or more DTCs stored in PCM memory and does the vehicle exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle?
a. No - this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal
diagnostics.
b. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
3. Using IDS enter PCM datalogger and select the following parameter identifications (PIDs):
a. ECT1 (Temp)
b. EGR_A_COMMAND
c.
EOT
d. RPMDSD#
e. VGTDC#
4. Using active command, select RPM# PID and increase engine speed to 1500 RPM for two minutes.
5. Hold the engine speed at 1500 RPM and command EGR_A_CMD to 0 and VGTDC to about 60% to make sure the
engine coolant temperature (ECT)1 and engine oil temperature (EOT) are above 80 °C (176 °F). Once ECT1 and
EOT reach 80 °C (176 °F), return the engine speed back to idle. Release the command from the other parameters.
6. Perform the manual injector balance test under toolbox, powertrain, power balance. Does the noise go away when
running the manual injector balance test?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 7.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual for normal diagnostics.
7. Using IDS, select toolbox, powertrain, service functions, reset specified functions:
a. Fuel System - High Pressure Side
b. Min. Fuel Mass Adaptation - All Cylinders
NOTE: The information contained 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, 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.
Copyright © 2016 Ford Motor Company
Online Publication Date April 19, 2016
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c.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
8. Clear all DTCs.
OPERATION
160064A
DESCRIPTION
TIME
2011-2016 F-Super Duty 6.7L: Retrieve DTCs Follow Service Procedure
To Diagnose And Reset Service Functions (Do Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
0.5 Hr.
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.
12A650
CONDITION CODE
42
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