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March 8, 2017 Service bulletin

Some 2016-2017 F150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 46438 for 2016-2017 Ford F-150, 2016-2017 Ford Escape and 2016-2017 Ford Fusion and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 46438
Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Summary
Some 2016-2017 f150, edge, mkx, escape, focus, mkc, fusion, mkz, taurus and 2017 continental vehicles equipped with 2.0l, 2.7l or 3.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection(gtdi) ecoboost engines may exhibit malfunction indicator light(mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes(dtc) p1013, p1015 and/or p1016 stored in powertrain control module(PCM). Check turbocharger wastegate control hoses for water/ice restrictions or pinching at zip-tie on engine cam cover retainer(2.7l and 3.0l only). If restriction is found on cam cover retainer, cut zip tie and clear dtcs. If water/ice restriction is found, drain hoses, reassemble and clear dtcs. If dtcs return, refer to workshop manual (wsm) or powertrain control emissions diagnosis (pced) manual for normal diagnostics. Engineering is investigating the concern, monitor oasis for further updates.

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