Illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0420 – 2011-2013 Ford Fiesta

1.6L ENGINE – ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) – DTC P0420   FORD: 2011-2013 Fiesta   2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles equipped with a 1.6L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420.   SERVICE PROCEDURE NOTE: If the transmission control module (TCM) calibration required an update when the PCM calibration was updated, … Read more

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0234 and/or P0299 and/or Drivability Symptoms – 2011-2015 Ford & Lincoln

TSB 16-0013 3.5L GTDI WITH DTCS P0234 AND/OR P0299 – DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS – ENGINE BUILD DATE ON OR BEFORE 2/28/2015   FORD: 2011-2015 F-150 2015 Expedition, Transit LINCOLN: 2015 Navigator   This article supersedes TSB 15-0182 to update the Service Labor Time Standards. ISSUE: Some 2011-2015 F-150 and 2015 Expedition, Navigator and Transit vehicles equipped with … Read more

MIL On With DTC P0446 – 2011-2014 Ford F150

2011-2014 F150 – MIL On With DTC P0446 2011-2014 F-150 vehicles can exhibit a MIL on with DTC P0446.   Before performing normal diagnostics, inspect the harness to the EVAP Canister Vent for evidence of damaged or open circuits approximately 4-10” from the back of connector C450.   Repair as necessary, refer to wiring diagram. … Read more

Driveline Vibration With 2 Piece Rear Driveshaft – 2009-2014 Ford F-150

2009-2014 F-150 – Driveline Vibration With 2 Piece Rear Driveshaft Some 2009-2014 F-150 vehicles with a 2 piece rear driveshaft can exhibit a driveline vibration concern.   Before attempting to adjust or measure drive-line angles, loosen the 2 driveshaft center support bearing bolts to neutralize the mount and then re-torque to specification.   If this … Read more

Propane, Or Natural Gas Odor During Idle Or Low Speed Driving – 2007-2015 Ford & Lincoln

2007-2015 Various Vehicles Equipped With All Wheel Drive – Propane, Or Natural Gas Odor During Idle Or Low Speed Driving 2013-2015 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 3.7L, 2007-2014 Edge, 2007-2015 MKX, 2011-2015 Explorer, 2009-2015 Flex, 2010-2015 MKT, 2008-2015 Taurus, 2008-2009 Taurus X, 2009-2015 MKS, 2007-2012 Fusion/MKZ, and 2007-2011 Milan vehicles equipped with a PTU can … Read more