Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With DTC P0401

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TSB 13-6-5	6.7L DIESEL – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0401
Publication Date: June 5, 2013

FORD:

2011-2012 F-Super Duty

This article supersedes TSB 12-6-14 to update Service Labor Time Standards.

ISSUE:

Some F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTC P0401. This concern may be caused by a restricted exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler core.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Using a scan tool, check all continuous memory DTCs. Is DTC P0401 present with no other EGR system related codes?
1. No – this article does not apply, refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual to diagnose this concern.
2. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
Using a scan tool, perform a key on engine running (KOER) self test. Is DTC P2457 present?
1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED, pin point test W to diagnose DTC P0401.
2. Yes – replace the EGR cooler core. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-08 for EGR cooler core replacement.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
BC3Z-9V425-A	EGR Cooler Core
BC3Z-9P455-A	Seal Kit

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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
130605A	2011-2012 F-Super Duty 6.7L: Check DTCs And Replace The EGR Cooler Core (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	3.2 Hrs.