F 550 2WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2006)
PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0460 Set in Memory
TSB 06-13-11
07/10/06
6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P0460
FORD:
2005 Excursion
2005-2006 E-350, E-450, F-Super Duty
This article supersedes TSB 06-11-2 to add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2005 Excursion, 2005-2006 E-Series built before 6/12/2006, and 2005-2006 F-Super Duty vehicles built before 3/15/2006, equipped with a 6.0L
diesel engine may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0460 (Fuel Level Sensor A circuit).
ACTION
P0460 can be caused by several factors. Follow the Service Procedure to determine the correct repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
P0460 can be caused by the installation of aftermarket equipment such as remote starter systems and auxiliary fuel tanks.
a.
Ford offers a remote starter system which is recommended. If the vehicle has an aftermarket remote starter system, it would need to be
removed / disabled before diagnostics for P0460 can be started.
b.
Auxiliary fuel tanks that continuously replenish the vehicles main tank will cause a P0460. Customers that replenish the vehicles fuel tank
from the auxiliary fuel tank while the key is on and engine is running, can set P0460. For vehicles with an auxiliary fuel tank, it is
recommended not to use the gravity / continuous fill style auxiliary fuel tanks. It is recommended to add fuel to the vehicles main tank with
the key off.
NOTE
P0460 CAUSED BY AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
2.
If there are no aftermarket equipment installed causing the P0460, perform PC/ED Pinpoint test QH and Workshop Manual (WSM), Section
413-01 Pinpoint Test B as directed. If no issues are identified per the procedure, reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest
calibration using IDS release B43.4 and higher. This calibration contains a revised strategy to eliminate the occurrence of a false P0460.
Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
061311A
Operation A: 2005-2006
0.7 Hr.
F-Super Duty/Econoline,
2005 Excursion 6.0L:
Check For Diagnostic
Trouble Codes And
Reprogram The Powertrain
Control Module: (Do Not
Use With 12650D,
12650D84) Operation MT:
Claim Additional Labor
Required As Actual Time
Or Use SLTS Operation If
Available: Actual Time
MT061311
Claim Additional Labor
Actual
Required As Actual Time
Time
Or Use SLTS Operation If
Available
DEALER CODING