Category: Diagnostic Tips

3.5L EcoBoost – Various Warning Indicators/Lack Of Power – DTCs P0107, P0108 And/Or P0109 – 2018-2019 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10162063

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2183

Summary

Some 2018-2019 Explorer/Flex/Taurus/MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp, Service AdvanceTrac message, Hill Start Assist Not Available message, and/or lack of power with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0107, P0108 and/or P0109 present. This may be due to a faulty manifold absolute pressure and temperature (MAPT) sensor. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to diagnose and replace the MAPT sensor.

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Hybrid/Energi – Illuminated MIL With DTCs P1450, P0456, P0457, P04EE And/Or P04EF – 2013-2017 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10162068

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2207

Summary

Some 2013-2017 C-Max/Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1450, P0456, P0457, P04EE and/or P04EF. This may be due to the sealing capability of the canister purge valve. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to update the PCM software and replace the canister purge valve.

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2.0L EcoBoost – Coolant In Cylinders, White Exhaust Smoke And/Or Illuminated MIL – 2015-2019 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10162071

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2208

Summary

Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may include P0300, P0301-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the long block engine assembly.

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IPC Personalization Settings Reverting To Default Settings – 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental

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NHTSA ID Number: 10162077

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48019

Summary

Some 2017-2019 Continental vehicles may exhibit the user customizable personalization settings in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) reverting to their default settings. Do not attempt any repairs at this time. Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.

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2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost- Illuminated MIL With DTC P04DB – 2018-2019 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10162078

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48029

Summary

Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles built on 23-Sep-2018 and through 28-Mar-2019 and 2019 Edge/Nautilus/Continental/MKZ vehicles built on 4-Dec-2018 and through 29-Mar-2019 and Fusion vehicles built on 16-Jan-2019 and through 12-Apr-2019 equipped with a 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the incorrect positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve installed. If the PCV valve is brown in color, refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual for normal diagnostics. If the PCV valve is gray in color, replace the PCV valve, clear the DTC, and retest. If the DTC returns, refer to the PC/ED for normal diagnostics.

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