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TSB 13-5-29 |
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Publication Date: May 29, 2013 |
FORD![]() | 2012 Explorer |
ISSUE:
Some 2012 Explorer vehicles built on or before 10/1/2011 and equipped with a 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P144C. This may be due to a blocked vapor purge line port in the air cleaner outlet pipe assembly.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01.
- Disconnect evaporative emission fuel vapor tube quick connect coupling from the air intake duct center section. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13. (Figure 1)
Figure 1 – Article 13-5-29 - Insert a 5.0 mm (.197″) drill bit or equivalent diameter gauge into the vapor purge line port on the air intake duct center section to determine if it is blocked by plastic flashing. A 5.0 mm (.197″) minimum opening is required for proper Evaporative Emission system operation during boost.
- Does drill bit or equivalent diameter gauge pass through vapor purge line port?
- Replace air cleaner outlet pipe assembly. Tighten all fasteners to 5 N-m (44 lb-in). Refer to WSM, Section 303-12.
- Connect evaporative emission fuel vapor tube to air intake duct center section and battery ground cable.
PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
BB5Z-9B659-E | Hose – Air |
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 |
130529A | 2012 Explorer 2.0L GTDI: Check DTCs Inspect And Replace The Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.4 Hr. |
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
9B659 | 55 |