21M04 – Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457 – 2011-2014 Ford Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10211955

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21M04

Summary

Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457 – In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light due to the EGR cooler becoming plugged with hydrocarbon or soot at high mileage. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) for EGR cooler efficiency below threshold (DTC P0401) and/or insufficient EGR flow at idle (DTC P2457) are stored when the malfunction indicator light is illuminated.

 


PROGRAM TERMS

This program provides a no-cost repair (if needed) to the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler when diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) P0401 and/or P2457 are stored in the powertrain control module (PCM), for 11 years of service or 120,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first.

This program may be used multiple times as long as the vehicle is within time and mileage limits of the program. Once the program has expired, SPW and ESP may be eligible.

If a vehicle has already exceeded either the time or mileage limits, this no-cost repair is still eligible through April 30, 2023.

Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners.

 

VEHICLES COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
Super Duty2011-2014Kentucky TruckNovember 03, 2009 through March 14, 2014

 

REASON FOR PROVIDING A NO-COST REPAIR

In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light due to the EGR cooler becoming plugged with hydrocarbon or soot at high mileage. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) for EGR cooler efficiency below threshold (DTC P0401) and/or insufficient EGR flow at idle (DTC P2457) are stored when the malfunction indicator light is illuminated.

 

SERVICE ACTION

If an affected vehicle has an illuminated malfunction indicator light and DTC’s P0401 and/or P2457 are present, dealers are to follow the technical instructions and replace the EGR cooler, if needed. This service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner Letters were mailed the week of April 11, 2022. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light with DTC’s P0401 and/or P2457 as outlined in the technical instructions, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Only owners with affected vehicles that exhibit the covered condition will be directed to dealers for repairs.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

  • Do not perform this program unless the affected vehicle exhibits the covered condition.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Title branded, salvaged vehicles and vehicles with cancelled warranty coverage are eligible for this program unless emission coverage is explicitly cancelled, as indicated by one of the following OASIS Warranty Cancellation Messages only:

  • SCRAPPED UNIT – ALL WARRANTY CANCELLED – TOTAL INCLUDING EMISSIONS
  • ALL WARRANTY CANCELLED INCLUDING EMISSIONS

 

OWNER REFUNDS

  • FordeBay logo Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this program if the repair was performed before the date of the Owner Notification Letter. This refund offer expires April 30, 2023.
  • Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the date of the Owner Notification Letter. Noncovered repairs, or those judged by FordeBay logo to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
  • Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with an EGR cooler replacement due to an illuminated malfunction indicator light with both DTC’s P0401 and/or P2457 stored in the PCM, and present in an IDS session file and/or similar (such as a computer scan from Auto Zone, etc.). Refunds without the proper documentation should not be approved.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

The use of rental vehicles is not approved for this program.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION

Part NumberDescription Order Quantity
BC3Z-9V425-A
TUBE ASY
EGR Cooler1
BC3Z-9P455-BEGR Cooler Gasket Kit1
BC3Z-9439-C
Upper Intake Manifold Gaskets – 2 per package1
BC3Z-9439-A
Ford Gasket - Intake
  • Geniune OEM part
Upper Intake Manifold Gasket1
BC3Z-9439-B
Ford Gasket - Intake
  • Geniune OEM part
Upper Intake Manifold Gasket1
W500214-S437EGR Inlet Tube Bracket Bolts – 4 per package1
VC-3-B
Ford Genuine Fluid VC-13-G Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant - 1 Gallon
  • Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
  • Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
  • 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
  • Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
  • Contains a bittering agent
Coolant – 2 gallons required, container equals 1 gallon2
TA-26
Motorcraft #ta26 Adhesive (ta26)
  • Motorcraft #ta26 Adhesive (ta26)
ThreadlockAs Required

 


CERTAIN 2011-2014 MODEL YEAR SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L ENGINE — EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401 AND/OR P2457

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Using an Integrated Diagnostic Scan Tool (IDS) perform a continuous memory check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Is DTC P0401 and/or P2457 present with no other Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system related codes?

No – This program does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual to further diagnose this concern outside of this program.

Yes – Proceed to Step 2.

2. Using an IDS Scan Tool perform a key on engine running (KOER) self test. Are both DTC’s P0401 and P2457 now present?

No – Refer to PC/ED pin point test for the specific DTC that is present. If in the course of the pin point test the EGR cooler core is found plugged / fouled, proceed to Step 3.

Yes – Both DTC’s P0401 and P2457 are present. Proceed to Step 3.

3. Replace the EGR cooler. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 303-08.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to FordeBay logo, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


16 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoF-250 SD2011-2014
FORDF-350 SD2011-2014
FORDF-450 SD2011-2014
FORDF-550 SD2011-2014

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Customer Satisfaction Program 21M04 – Supplement #1
May 17, 2022

MC-10211955-0001.pdf 359.744KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10206863

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21M04

Summary

Customer Satisfaction Program 21M04 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Customer Satisfaction Program 21M04
January 14, 2022

MC-10206863-0001.pdf 305.342KB

 


 

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