Engine Controls Lack Of Power/DTC P0088 Set

TSB 12-7-7

07/19/12

6.4L - LACK OF POWER - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE (DTC) P0088

FORD:
2008-2010 F-Super Duty

This article supersedes TSB 11-4-22 to update the Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some F-Super Duty 250-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine may exhibit a lack of power concern with an intermittent DTC P0088; at full operating temperature during moderate to heavy acceleration. A calibration update is available to resolve this concern.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intermittent P0088 diagnostics:

1. Check all continuous memory DTCs. Is DTC P0088 the only code present?

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

b. Yes - continue to Step 2

2. Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 79.05 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2012.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

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

120707A 2008-2010 F-Super Duty 0.5 Hr.
Automatic Transmission:
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

120707B 2008-2010 F-Super Duty 0.4 Hr.
Manual Transmission:
Reprogram The PCM (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9A543 42





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