Engine - MIL ON/Multiple Misfire Codes Set/Low Power
TSB 06-5-1303/20/06
ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305,
P0306, P0307, P0308, AND P0316.
FORD:
2003-2004 Mustang, Mustang
LINCOLN:
1999-2004 Navigator
2002-2003 Blackwood
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY:
2003-2004 Marauder
ISSUE
Some 1999-2004 Navigator, 2002-2003 Blackwood, 2003-2005 Aviator, 2003-2004 Marauder and 2003-2004 Mustang vehicles built before 12/19/2004 equipped with 4.6L 4V/5.4 4V engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, and engine misfire, prompted by a MIL light and DTC codes P0301 P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, and P0316.
ACTION
Diagnose engine for engine misfire concern. If diagnostics determine an engine misfire which is characterized by leakage through exhaust valve(s), only replace the affected cylinder head(s).
SERVICE PROCEDURE
FOR VEHICLES WITH RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE
CONDITION:
1. Perform relative compression check on all cylinders. If abnormal, check cylinder leakage and actual compression for "low" cylinders refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00.
2. If leakage/compression check indicates a valve train concern, per valve train diagnostics in WSM, Section 303-00, replace cylinder head and cam assembly, pipe plugs and timing chain tensioner, per procedure outlined in WSM, Section 303-01.
3. If cylinder leakage and compression tests are inconclusive, perform misfire diagnostic, per TSB 05-22-8.
NOTE
DO NOT TRANSFER SPARK PLUGS. INSTALL NEW SPARK PLUGS IN REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEAD AND CAM ASSEMBLY.
NOTE
THE ENGINE MISFIRE CONCERN IS TYPICALLY EXHIBITED ON THE LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD AND RARELY ON THE RIGHT HAND CYLINDER HEAD. UNLESS CONFIRMED, THE RIGHT HAND CYLINDER HEAD SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED AS AN "EXTRA MEASURE" SERVICE PRECAUTION.
NOTE
THE REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEAD WILL NOT IMPROVE OR REDUCE ENGINE HORSEPOWER OR TORQUE ABOVE ADVERTISED LEVELS.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 05-22-08
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
MT060513 Claim Labor As Actual Actual
Time Or Use SLTS Time
Operation If Available
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6049 42
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