MKS AWD V6-3.5L Turbo (2011)
Spark Plug: All Technical Service Bulletins
Ignition System - Runs Rough/Hesitates/Misfire DTC's
TSB 10-17-10
3.5L GTDI - RUNS ROUGH, HESITATES, WITH MISFIRE DTCS P0316, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306
FORD:
2010-2011 Taurus, Flex
LINCOLN:
2010-2011 MKS, MKT
ISSUE
Some 2010-2011 Taurus, Flex MKS and MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gas Turbo Direct Injected (GTDI) engine with an engine build date on or
before 8/2/2010 may exhibit the service engine soon indicator illuminated, runs rough, hesitates, and misfire diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0316,
P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify engine build date. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303.
a. If engine build date is on or before 8/2/2010 proceed to Step 2.
b. If engine build date is on or after 8/3/2010, do not continue this article. Refer to Powertrain Controls/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual for
further diagnostics.
2.
Retrieve DTCs to determine which cylinder has misfired.
3.
Remove the spark plug of the affected cylinder. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-07.