Illuminated MIL – DTC P0721 – 2018 Ford & Lincoln

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
10R80 – Illuminated MIL – DTC P0721 – Built On Or Before 30-Nov-2017
18-2119
16 April 2018

 

Model:

FordeBay logo

2018 Expedition

2018 MustangeBay logo
2018 F-150
LincolneBay logo

2018 Navigator

 

Issue: Some 2018 Expedition/F-150/MustangeBay logo/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission and built on or before 30-Nov-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0721 in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM).

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

Parts

DescriptionQuantityPart Number
Mercon ULV Transmission Fluid6XT-12-QULV

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Output Shaft Speed Sensor1HL3Z-7H103-C
Oil Cooler Bolt – Expedition/Navigator Only1W715131-S437

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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.

 

Labor Times

DescriptionOperation No.Time
2018 MustangeBay logo 10R80 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs And Replace The OSS Sensor (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)182119A1.7 Hrs.
2018 F-150 Raptor 10R80 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs And Replace The OSS Sensor (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)182119B2.1 Hrs.
2018 F-150 10R80 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs And Replace The OSS Sensor (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)182119C2.9 Hrs.
2018 Expedition/Navigator 10R80 Transmission: Retrieve DTCs And Replace The OSS Sensor (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)182119D3.0 Hrs.

 

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part:7H103
Condition Code:42

 

Tool List

1/4″Ratchet
1/4″Power Tool
1/4″8 mm Socket
1/4″10 mm Deep Socket
1/4″13 mm Deep Socket
1/4″6″ Extension
1/4″Torque Wrench
Hook Pick
ESST 307-569
ESST 307-745
Fluid Suction Gun
Mityvac MITMV6412

 

Service Procedure

1. Check the vehicle build date. Was the vehicle built on or before 30-Nov-2017?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual for normal diagnostics.

2. Connect the FordeBay logo Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or FordeBay logo Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) software to the data link connector (DLC). Check for DTCs. Is P0721 stored in the PCM or TCM?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 3.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to the PC/ED Manual for normal diagnostics.

3. Replace the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.


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