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TSB 14-0180 | 3.5L GTDI – ENGINE IGNITION MISFIRE – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 6/15/2013 |
FORD![]() | 2011-2013 F-150 |
The article supersedes TSB 14-0160 to update the base warranty causal part number.
ISSUE:
Some 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles built on or before 6/15/2013 and equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit various engine misfire symptoms accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 and/or P0306 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Does normal diagnosis in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual lead to spark plug inspection?
- Yes – proceed to step 2.
- No – this article does not apply. Continue with normal diagnosis.
- Remove the spark plug from the affected cylinder. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-07.
- Inspect the spark plug for signs of carbon tracking. Is carbon tracking evident? (Figures 1 and 2)
- Yes – replace all six spark plugs and spark plug coil boots. Refer to WSM, Section 303-07.
- No – this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual for normal diagnosis.
Figure 1 – 14-0180
Figure 2 – 14-0180
BL3Z-12A402-A ![]() | Coil Boot (Req 6) |
CYFS-12-YT3 ![]() | Spark Plug (Req 6) |
XG-3-A ![]() | Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound |
OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
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MT140180 | Use Service Labor Time Standards For Diagnosis And Repair Or Actual Time | Actual Time |
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 |
12405 | 42 |