Fuel Tank is Less than Advertised Capacity – 2017 Ford F-250, F-350 & F-450

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TSB 17-0046 PICKUP – 34-GALLON FUEL TANK – CUSTOMER CONCERN FUEL TANK IS LESS THAN ADVERTISED CAPACITY – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 01-APR-2017
Publication Date: May 31, 2017

 

FORD: 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450

 

ISSUE:

Some 2017 F-Super Duty pickups equipped with a 34-gallon fuel tank and built on or before 01-Apr-2017 may exhibit a customer concern that the fuel tank is less than advertised capacity. This may be due to a greater total reserve capacity than anticipated once the fuel level gauge and/or distance to empty (DTE) message indicates the fuel tank is empty.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. Check the vehicle wheelbase. The 34 gallon fuel tanks are standard on all gasoline pickups with a 142″, 148″, 160″ and 164″ wheelbase and on all diesel pickups with 160″ or 164″ wheelbase. Use the additional information link on the Online Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) report or the window sticker to determine wheelbase. Is the vehicle equipped with the 34-gallon fuel tank?
    1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
    1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-01 for normal diagnostics.
  1. Is the vehicle equipped with a gas or diesel engine?
    1. Gasoline engine – proceed to Step 3.
    1. Diesel engine – proceed to Step 4.
  1. Was the vehicle built on or before 01-Dec-2016?
    1. Yes – replace the fuel tank and fuel level sender. Refer to WSM, Section 310-01. Repair is complete.
    1. No – proceed to Step 5.
  1. Was the vehicle built on or before 20-Mar-2017?
    1. Yes – replace the fuel tank and fuel level sender. Refer to WSM, Section 310-01. Repair is complete.
    1. No – proceed to Step 5.
  1. Replace the fuel tank. Refer to WSM, Section 310-01.

 

PART NUMBER PART NAME
HC3Z-9A299-M Gas Engine Fuel Level Sender Assembly
HC3Z-9A299-N Diesel Engine Fuel Level Sender Assembly
HC3Z-9002-N Gas Fuel Tank
HC3Z-9002-M Diesel Fuel Tank
4L3Z-9276-AA Fuel Tank is Less than Advertised Capacity - 2017 Ford F-250, F-350 & F-450 | small light Fuel pump O-ring

 

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
170046A 2017 F-Super Duty Pickup: Replace The Fuel Tank And The Fuel Level Sender If Required Includes Time To Remove And Install Fuel Tank And Transfer Necessary Components (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.4 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
9002 42

 


 

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