NHTSA ID Number: 10081004
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-16-0093
Summary
SOME 2016 F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, TRANSIT, EDGE, FLEX AND EXPLORER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L TWIN INDEPENDENT VARIABLE CAM TIMING (TI-VCT) OR A 3.5L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE WITH LESS THAN 3200 KM (2000 MILES) MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 AND/OR P0025 STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY.
FORD:
2016 Edge, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Flex, Transit
2016 Navigator
This article supersedes TSB 16-0038 to update the vehicle model years, model lines and Service Procedure.
ISSUE:
Some 2016 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Edge, Flex and Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) or a 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with less than 3200 Km (2000 miles) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 and/or P0025 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Check the vehicle mileage. Does the vehicle have less than 3200 Km (2000 miles) on the odometer?
- Yes – proceed to Step 2.
- No – this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnosis.
- Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool and check for DTCs. Are any of the following DTCs stored in the PCM memory: P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 and/or P0025?
- Yes – replace the affected solenoid for the stored DTC. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14.
- No – this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual for normal diagnosis.
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
AT4Z-6M280-A
Ford Solenoid - ENGI
| VCT Solenoid – Left Side Exhaust Or Right Side Intake |
| AT4Z-6M280-C | VCT Solenoid – Right Side Exhaust |
AT4Z-6M280-B
Ford Solenoid - ENGI
| VCT Solenoid – Left Side Intake |
| DL3Z-6584-B | Gasket – Right Side Camshaft Cover – (F-150/Transit/Navigator/Expedition) |
BL3Z-6584-A
Ford BL3Z-6584-A Gasket
| Gasket – Left Side Camshaft Cover – (F-150/Transit/Navigator/Expedition) |
BR3Z-6C535-A
Genuine Engine Valve Cover Washer Seal BR3Z-6C535-A
| Seal – VCT Cover |
BR3Z-6C535-B
Ford BR3Z-6C535-B - Seal - Valve
| Seal – Spark Plug Tube |
TA-357
SEALANT - SILICONE
| Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone |
ZC-30-A
Genuine Ford Fluid ZC-30 Silicone Gasket Remover - 12 oz.
| Motorcraft Silicone Gasket Remover |
ZC-31-B
Motorcraft - Towelette-Metal C (ZC31B)
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep Wipes |
| BR3Z-6584-C | Gasket – Left Side Camshaft Cover – (Edge/Flex/Explorer) |
| BR3Z-6584-B
Sale
Ford Gasket
| Gasket – Right Side Camshaft Cover – (Edge/Flex/Explorer) |
| AT4Z-9H486-A
No products found. | Gasket – Intake – (Edge/Flex/Explorer) |
7 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | EDGE | 2016 |
| FORD | EXPEDITION | 2016 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2016 |
| FORD | F-150 | 2016 |
| FORD | FLEX | 2016 |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016 |
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2016 |
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
TSB 16-0093
SB-10081004-7690.pdf 105.934KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10205003
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160038
Summary
3.5L GKTDI Illuminated MIL – DTC p0011, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021 And or p0025 – Under 3200 KM (2000Miles)
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0038
MC-10205003-9999.pdf 104.057KB
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3.5L – ILLUMINATED MIL – DTC P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 AND/OR P0025 – UNDER 3200 KM (2000 MILES)
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME 160093A 2016 Edge 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.5 Hrs. 160093A 2016 Explorer 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.7 Hrs. 160093A 2016 Flex 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.7 Hrs. 160093A 2016 F-150 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.5 Hrs. 160093A 2016 Transit 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs. 160093A 2016 Expedition, Navigator 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.7 Hrs. 160093A 2016 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.8 Hrs. 160093B 2016 Edge 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs. 160093B 2016 Explorer 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs. 160093B 2016 Flex 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs. 160093B 2016 F-150 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs. 160093B 2016 Transit 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.0 Hrs. 160093B 2016 Expedition, Navigator 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.8 Hrs. 160093B 2016 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.6 Hrs. 160093C 2016 Edge 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.3 Hrs. 160093C 2016 Explorer 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.6 Hrs. 160093C 2016 Flex 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.6 Hrs. 160093C 2016 F-150 3.5L Ti-VCT: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.3 Hrs. 160093C 2016 Transit 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 3.0 Hrs. 160093C 2016 Expedition, Navigator 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 4.0 Hrs. 160093C 2016 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 3.9 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. CONDITION CODE 6M280 41
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