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Emissions - Intermittent Rough Idle Condition

TSB 05-4-17

03/07/05

INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED
EGR FLOW

FORD:
1997-1999 F-250 LD
1997-2004 F-150
1997-2005 E-Series
1998-2004 Expedition
1999-2004 F-Super Duty
2000-2005 Excursion

LINCOLN:
1998-1999 Navigator

ISSUE
Some 1997-2005 5.4L 2V vehicles may exhibit an intermittent rough idle. This may be due to non-commanded EGR flow.

ACTION
EGR flow can be detected by comparing the stabilized DPFEGR KOER voltage (from NGS/WDS) at idle after manually opening and closing the EGR valve through 8 cycles. Record the DPFEGR voltage after each cycle. If the DPFEGR voltage increases by 0.03V or more from the stabilized idle voltage and is associated with a rough idle, the valve should be replaced. Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Connect NGS/WDS and monitor DPFEGR PID.

2. Record initial stabilized DPFEGR voltage.

3. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum line and connect hand held vacuum pump.

4. Raise RPM to prevent stalling and fully open the EGR valve.

5. Fully close valve and return to idle.

6. Record stabilized DPFEGR voltage.

7. Repeat Steps 4-6, eight (8) times.

8. If voltage increases by 0.03V or more with an associated rough idle condition during any of the cycles, the EGR valve may be sticking. Lightly tap the EGR valve casting and observe if voltage returns to initial DPFEGR value.

a. If the DPFEGR voltage returns to the initial value and the associated rough idle is gone replace the EGR valve.

b. If there is no change in DPFEGR voltage do not replace the EGR valve and perform normal diagnostics.

9. If the EGR valve is replaced repeat Steps 3-6, two (2) times to verify fix.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

050417A 1997-2005 Econoline 5.4L 0.9 Hr.
2V: Replace The EGR
Valve (Includes Time To
Follow The Specific
Diagnostic Steps Using
WDS) (Do Not Use With
12650D, 12650D30)

050417A 2000-2004 F250/350 5.4L 1.0 Hr.
2V, 2000-2005 Excursion
5.4L 2V, 1998-1999
Navigator 5.4L 2V,
1998-2002 Expedition 5.4L
2V: Replace The EGR
Valve (Includes Time To
Follow The Specific
Diagnostic Steps Using
WDS) (Do Not Use With
12650D, 12650D30)

050417A 1999 F250/F350 5.4L 2V, 1.1 Hrs.
1999-2004 F-150 5.4L 2V
SC, 1997-2004 F-150 5.4L
2V, 2003-2004 Expedition
5.4L 2V: Replace The
EGR Valve (Includes Time
To Follow The Specific
Diagnostic Steps Using
WDS) (Do Not Use With
12650D, 12650D30)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9D475 55





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