Fuel System - Erratic Fuel Gauge/MIL ON/DTC P0460/P0463
TSB 08-2-902/04/08
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION - MIL ON - DTCS
P0460/P0463 OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE
DTC B1201 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007
FORD:
2004-2008 F-150
LINCOLN:
2006-2008 Mark LT
ISSUE
Some 2004-2008 F-150 and 2006-2008 Mark LT vehicles, built before 12/3/2007, may exhibit erratic fuel gauge operation or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0460 or P0463, and/or Instrument Cluster Module DTC B1201. This may be caused by sulphur contamination in the fuel causing an open or high resistance in the fuel level sender.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Install a new fuel level sender following the service procedure instruction sheet provided in the fuel sender kit.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080209A 2004-2008 F-150, 1.9 Hrs.
2006-2008 Mark LT: Install
New Fuel Level Sender,
Includes Time To Remove
And Install Fuel Tank (Do
Not Use With 9002A,
9002A4, 9002A6)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9A299 42
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