Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), lack of power, and/or excessive turbo noise during...

Bulletin number

SSM 51150

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), lack of power, and/or excessive turbo noise during operation, with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P003A, P0045, P0046, P0047, P0048, P0234, P0237, P0238, P132A, P2564, P2565, P2598, P259E, and/or P259F stored in the powertrain control module. If Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics lead to turbocharger variable vane actuator replacement, service part LC3Z-9G488-B has been released for service. Replacement of the turbocharger assembly is no longer required. When performing the VGT (Variable Geometry Turbo) Valve reset, make sure that engine coolant temperature (ECT) is at least 158° F (70° C).

Owners of these vehicles have filed 128 complaints in the engine category.