Milan FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Variable Valve Timing Actuator: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - MIL ON/VCT Solenoid DTC's Set
TSB 10-19-1
10/11/10
3.0L ENGINE MIL ON - DTC P0011, P0012, P0021,
P0022 AND/OR P034X - BUILT ON OR BEFORE
6/1/2010
FORD:
2010 Fusion
2009-2010 Escape
MERCURY:
2010 Milan
2009-2010 Mariner
This article supersedes TSB 09-13-8 to update the model years covered, Issue Statement, Part List and production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 Escapes, Mariners, 2010 Fusion and Milan vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine and built on or before 6/1/2010 may exhibit a
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0021, P0022 and/or P034X.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Verify vehicle build date was on or before 6/1/2010.
a. If the vehicle was built after 6/1/2010 do not continue with this procedure, refer to the Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) for
normal diagnostics.
b. If the vehicle was built on or before 6/1/2010 proceed to Step 2.
2. Follow Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14B and replace both bank 1 and bank 2 variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoids.
NOTE
IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 30,000 MILES (48,000 KM), THEN THE INTAKE GASKET AND SPARK PLUG WELL GASKETS CAN
BE REUSED. INSPECT AND REPLACE ONLY IF DAMAGE IS VISIBLE. IF THE VEHICLE HAS OVER 30,000 MILES (48,000 KM),
REPLACE INTAKE GASKET AND SPARK PLUG WELL GASKETS AS DIRECTED IN WSM. IN ALL CASES THE VALVE COVER
PERIMETER GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED.
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.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
101901A
2010 Fusion, Milan 3.0L:
2.8 Hrs.
Replace Both VCT
Solenoids Includes Time
To Check DTCs (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
