Excursion 4WD V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2004)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - WIF Lamp ON/Flickering
TSB 06-22-12
11/13/06
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON / FLICKERING
FORD:
2003-2005 Excursion
2003-2007 F-Super Duty
2004-2005 E-Series
This article supersedes TSB 06-6-5 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2003-2005 F-Super Duty vehicles built prior to 9/22/2004, 2003-2005 Excursion vehicles built prior to 1/10/2005, and 2004-2005 E-Series
vehicles built prior to 9/16/2004 and equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine, may exhibit an intermittent I flickering water in fuel (WIF) lamp. The
intermittent condition may be more prominent while turning corners, braking, or during uphill/downhill driving.
Some 2003-2007 F-Super Duty and 2003-2005 Excursion vehicles may exhibit a continuous WIF lamp on, even without the presence of water, due to
debris in the reservoir or corrosion on the WIF sensor pins located in the manifold.
Some 2003-2007 F-Super Duty and 2003-2005 Excursion vehicles may exhibit both intermittent / flickering and continuous WIF due to corrosion and
the lack of new calibration.
ACTION
Use the following Service Procedure based upon the customers symptom.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
For intermittent / flickering WIF lamp condition reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using the IDS release
B32.11 or higher. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
2.
If the WIF lamp continuously illuminates without the presence of water, this may be due to corrosion on the sensor pins or sediment build up in the
water reservoir.
a.
Drain the horizontal fuel conditioning module (HFCM) reservoir and look for significant corrosion debris or sediment in the fluid drained
from the reservoir. Remove the WIF sensor and inspect for corrosion on the pins. Remove the WIF Senor by first disconnecting the
electrical connector, then using channel locks, rotate the WIF sensor at least 45 degrees counterclockwise. If there is corrosion / sediment on
the pins, proceed to Step b. If there is not, refer to PC/ED lead diagnostics and do not proceed with the TSB.
b.
If corrosion on the pins is causing the WIF lamp to illuminate, replace the WIF sensor with service kit, following the WIF sensor installation
instructions in the kit.
c.
If there was significant corrosion debris or sediment drained from the reservoir, clean the housing of the HFCM of any debris following the
HFCM cleaning procedure. It is not necessary to replace the Manifold or HFCM assembly.
3.
Vehicles with both an intermittent and continuous WIF light due to corrosion are to follow actions 1 and 2 as described above, referring to the
vehicle built dates and application.
HFCM Cleaning Procedure
CAUTION
Smoking or an open flame of any type is prohibited when working near fuel or fuel vapor.
1.
Disconnect both battery ground cables. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 414-01.
2.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 100-02.
