Lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions

Bulletin number

SSM 51478

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Some 2021-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may experience a lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions. A front grill cover (service part PC4Z-19A413-A) is now available for service use but is not a warrantable item. It is recommended that the front grill cover be removed at temperatures greater than 10°F (-12°C) and reinstall in subsequent winter seasons in order to maintain optimal vehicle performance.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints in the engine category.