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Engine Controls - Lack Of Power, MIL, Multiple EGT Sensor DTC's

TSB 12-12-10

12/21/12

6.4L DIESEL - LACKS POWER, MIL ON WITH DTCS
P20E2, P20E3, P20E4, P2080, P2084, P242A, P242B,
P0544 OR P2031

FORD:
2008-2010 F-Super Duty

This article supersedes TSB 10-23-6 to update the Part List and Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some 2008-2010 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine may exhibit a lack of power, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P20E2, P20E3, P20E4, P2080, P2084, P242A, P242B, P0544 or P2031.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Monitor all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs) using the Integrated Diagnostic Scan-tool (IDS) or equivalent. Are any of the following DTCs present? P20E2 P20E3, P20E4, P2080, P2084, P242A, P242B, P0544 or P2031?

a. No - this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual to diagnose this concern.

b. Yes - proceed to Step 2.

2. Replace the faulty Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor based on the DTC present using the EGT replacement procedure below.

a. Disconnect the faulty EGT sensor electrical connector.

b. Disconnecting an EGT sensor with the key in the on position may force the vehicle into a one hour no crank lock out.

c. Cut the EGT sensor connector wire leads just above the sensor.

d. Apply heat to the EGT sensor mounting boss to aid in EGT removal.

e. Use a 13 mm, 6 point deep-well socket to remove the sensor from the exhaust.

f. Apply a small amount of Motorcraft(R) High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant to the threads of the new sensor.

g. Install the new EGT sensor and torque the sensor to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).

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.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

121210A 2008-2010 F-Super Duty 0.5 Hr.
6.4L: Check DTCs And
Replace One(1) EGT
Sensor (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)

121210B 2008-2010 F-Super Duty 0.8 Hr.
6.4L: Check DTCs And
Replace Two(2) EGI
Sensors (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)

121210C 2008-2010 F-Super Duty 1.0 Hr.
6.4L: Check DTCs And
Replace Three(3) EGI
Sensors (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5J213 42





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