Taurus FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Customer Interest
Engine - MIL ON/Camshaft Phaser DTC's Set
TSB 10-16-1
08/30/10
3.5L / 3.7L ENGINE - VCT CODES P0011, P0012, P0021, P0022 - RUNS ROUGH OR MISSES - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/15/2008
FORD:
2008-2009 Taurus X, Taurus
2007-2009 Edge
2009 Flex
LINCOLN:
2007-2009 MKZ
2009 MKS
2007-2009 MKX
MERCURY:
2008-2009 Sable
This article supersedes TSB 09-13-10 to update Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2007-2009 Edge, MKX, MKZ, 2008-2009 Taurus, Taurus X, Sable, 2009 Flex and MKS vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine and
vehicle build date on or before 12/15/2008 may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and one or more diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011,
P0012, P0016, P0018, P0021, P0022. Vehicle may also exhibit rough idle or misses.
ACTION
Follow the service procedure steps to correct this condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Using IDS, verify DTCs are present.
2. Verify vehicle build date on or before 12/15/2008.
a. If the vehicle was built after 12/15/2008, this procedure does not apply, refer to the Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual
for further diagnosis.
b. If the vehicle was built on or before 12/15/2008 and has any Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) DTCs P0011, P0012, P0016, P0018, P0021,
P0022 proceed to Step 3.
3. Remove both cam covers. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
4. Inspect the part number on the front of the camshaft phaser. You may need to rotate the engine crank to move the phasers in position. The left cam
phaser should be 7T4E-6C524-EC and the right cam phaser should be 8T4E-6C524-AC.
a. If either one or both don't match the updated part numbers replace the phaser(s). Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.
b. If both camshaft phasers have the updated part numbers, this procedure does not apply and refer to the PC/ED manual for further diagnosis.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
