NHTSA ID Number: 10153930
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2360
Summary
Some 2018 F-150 and 2018-2019 Mustang
vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P0390 and/or P0394 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
Model:
2018 F-150
2018-2019 Mustang
Issue: Some 2018 F-150 and 2018-2019 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P0390 and/or P0394 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
| Description | Part Number | Quantity |
| Exhaust VCT Oil Control Solenoid | HL3Z-6M280-A | 1 |
| Valve Cover Gasket (Left Side) | JL3Z-6584-D | 1 |
| Valve Cover Spark Plug Seal | HL3Z-6C535-A | 1 |
| VCT Solenoid Valve Cover Seal | BR3Z-6C535-A
Genuine Engine Valve Cover Washer Seal BR3Z-6C535-A
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| Strut Tower Brace Nut | W712334-S440 | 4 |
| Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and Sealant | TA-30
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid TA-31 RTV Silicone Sealant - 5 oz.
Last update on 2026-07-04 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover | ZC-30-A
Genuine Ford Fluid ZC-30 Silicone Gasket Remover - 12 oz.
Last update on 2026-07-03 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
| Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes | ZC-31-B
Motorcraft - Towelette-Metal C (ZC31B)
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| Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (All Markets Except Canada) | PM-4-A
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| Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Canada Only) | PM-4-B
Motorcraft #PM4B Brake Cleaner (PM4B)
Last update on 2026-07-01 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API | 1 |
Tool List – All Models
| 1/4″ | Power Tool |
| 1/4″ | Torque Wrench |
| 1/4″ | Ratchet |
| 1/4″ | 7 mm Deep Socket |
| 1/4″ | 8 mm Deep Socket |
| 1/4″ | 10 mm Deep Socket |
| Trim Tool | |
| Plastic Scraper | |
| Blow Gun | |
| Essential Special Service Tool 205-142 | |
| Essential Special Service Tool 205-153 | |
| Essential Special Service Tool 303-1247 |
Tool List – Mustang Only Additional Tools
| 3/8″ | Power Tool |
| 3/8″ | Torque Wrench |
| 3/8″ | Ratchet |
| 3/8″ | 10 mm Deep Socket |
| 3/8″ | 13 mm Deep Socket |
| 3/8″ | 15 mm Deep Socket |
| Pocket Screwdriver | |
| 2 Jaw Puller |
Service Procedure
1. Using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool or equivalent, retrieve DTCs. Are DTCs P0390 and/or P0394 the only DTCs stored in the PCM?
(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. Replace the bank 2 exhaust variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14.
SEOCONTENT-START
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
5.0L – Illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) With Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0390 And/Or P0394
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
| Description | Operation No. | Time |
| 2018 F-150 5.0L Engine: Retrieve DTCs And Replace The Bank 2 Exhaust VCT Oil Control Solenoid (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182360A | 1.3 Hrs. |
| 2018-2019 Mustang 5.0L Engine: Retrieve DTCs And Replace The Bank 2 Exhaust VCT Oil Control Solenoid (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) |
182360B | 2.0 Hrs. |
Repair/Claim Coding
| Causal Part: | 6M280 |
| Condition Code: | 42 |
SEOCONTENT-END
18-2360
03 December 2018
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