Raw Fuel Odor from the Engine Oil and/or an Engine Oil Level Indication Overfull – 2011-2014 Ford F-150

TSB 15-0003	3.5L GTDI – FUEL ODOR FROM ENGINE OIL AND/OR ENGINE OIL LEVEL OVERFULL
Publication Date: January 14, 2015

 

FORD:

2011-2014 F-150

 

This article supersedes TSB 14-0040 to update the Service Procedure and Part List.

 

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2014 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit a raw fuel odor from the engine oil and/or an engine oil level indication overfull.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Determine the part level of the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve by its color.
   1. If the PCV valve color is black proceed to Step 2.
   2. If the PCV valve color is brown proceed to Step 3.
2. Replace the PCV valve.
3. Change the engine oil and filter.
4. Determine the vehicle build date.
   1. If the vehicle was built on or before 10/24/2011 proceed to Step 5.
   2. If the vehicle was built after 10/24/2011 proceed to Step 9.
5. Remove and discard the brake booster vacuum hose. (Figure 1)

Figure 1

 

6. Install a new brake booster vacuum hose. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

 

7. Install a cap over the open port on the air cleaner outlet pipe. (Figure 2)
8. Reprogram the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module to the latest calibration using IDS or Ford J2534 release 93.02 and higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com.
9. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS or Ford J2534 release 93.02 and higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraftservice.com

NOTE: ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE’S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE TRANSMISSION’S UNIQUE PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

 

AA5Z-6A666-D	PCV
CL3Z-9C490-B	Vacuum Hose
W716372-S300	Vacuum Cap
FL-500S	Motorcraft Oil Filter
XO-5W30-QSP	Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
150003A	2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect The PCV Valve Only, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.8 Hr.
150003B	2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect And Replace The PCV Valve, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.9 Hr.
150003C	2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect The PCV Valve Only, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Replace The Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.0 Hr.
150003D	2011-2014 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Inspect And Replace The PCV Valve, Change Engine Oil And Filter, Replace The Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Reprogram The PCM And ABS Module If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.1 Hrs.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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
6009	42

 

 

 

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Service Information & Reprogramming

Software necessary to program electronic modules to the latest calibration level, perform module initialization (PATS), and set Programmable Parameters on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Ford Module Programming (FMP) is a software application that allows subscribers to program electronic modules on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. It can be used for:

• Reprogramming emission-related (OBDII) modules on some vehicles manufactured in 1995 and all vehicles manufactured from 1996 to the present
• Reprogramming or reconfiguring non-emission-related modules on many vehicles (UBP and MS-CAN not supported)

In addition, module initialization (PATS) functions such as Keycode Erase/Reprogram and PCM Parameter Reset can be done using this application.

J2534 Device using Ford Module Programming (FMP) can Reprogram and Configure most Modules.

Latest Calibration Information

Module Build Data (As-Built)
Use VIN to obtain As-Built data

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