Engine - Hard Start/Rough Idle/DTC's P0016/P052A/B
TSB 11-2-1002/07/11
2.5L - DTCS P0016 AND P052NB - POSSIBLE HARD TO START AND/OR ROUGH IDLE CONCERN
FORD:
2010-2011 Fusion, Escape
MERCURY:
2010-2011 Milan, Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2010-2011 Escape, Mariner, Fusion and Milan vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine with less than 16,000 Km (10,000 miles) may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0016 and P052A/B. This may be accompanied by hard to start and or rough idle concerns.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
This may be due to debris that temporarily restricted the movement of the variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid.
1. Clear DTCs.
2. Perform drive cycle exercising the throttle to generate VCT movement.
NOTE
IF A CONCERN EXISTS, THE DTCS WILL TRIGGER ON THE FIRST KEY EVENT, HOWEVER IT TAKES A SECOND KEY EVENT FOR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE.
3. Did the DTCs P0016 or P052A/B return?
a. No - The DTCs did not return, release vehicle. No further repair required.
b. Yes - DTCs did return, perform Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) pinpoint test HK to confirm VCT solenoid functionality.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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
MT110210 Use SLTS Operations If Actual
Available; Claim Additional Time
Diagnosis Or Labor
Performed As Actual Time
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6M280 42
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