Fuel Filler Nozzle Shutting off Before Adding 3.8L (1 Gallon) – 2013 Ford Fusion & 2013 Lincoln MKZ

TSB 13-6-1	FUEL FILLER NOZZLE SHUTTING OFF BEFORE ADDING 3.8L (1 GALLON) – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/8/2013
Publication Date: June 3, 2013

 

FORD:	2013 Fusion
LINCOLN:	2013 MKZ

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013 Fusion and MKZ vehicles built on or before 4/8/2013 may exhibit a customer concern of the fuel filler nozzle shutting off before adding 3.8L (1 gallon).

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Variations in fuel filler nozzles, flow rates and pressure may result in premature shutting off of the fuel filler nozzle, making it difficult to fill the fuel tank.

1. Does the customer state the fuel filler nozzle consistently shuts off before adding 3.8L (1 gallon) of fuel?
   1. Yes – install a new fuel tank filler pipe. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-01.
   2. No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 310-01 for normal diagnosis.

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
DG9Z-9034-K	Filler Pipe – FWD
DG9Z-9034-L	Filler Pipe – PHEV
DG9Z-9034-M	Filler Pipe – AWD

 

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: 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.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
130601A	2013 Fusion/MKZ: Replace The Fuel Filler Pipe (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.7 Hr.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
9034	42