TSB 14-0059
03/27/14
MIL ON WITH DTCS - P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, AND/OR P0356 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/1/2008 FORD: 2006-2008 Fusion 2007-2008 Edge 2008 Taurus , Taurus X LINCOLN: 2006 Zephyr 2007-2008 MKX , MKZ MERCURY: 2006-2008 Milan 2008 Sable
This article supersedes TSB 13-4-17 to update the Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE Some 2006 Zephyr, 2006-2008 Fusion, Milan, 2007-2008 MKZ, Edge, MKX, and 2008 Taurus, Taurus X and Sable vehicles built on or before 3/1/2008 and equipped with a 3.0L or 3.5L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355 and/or P0356 present in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and with one or more damaged ignition coil-on-plug(s). ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Using the IDS scan tool, retrieve continuous memory DTCs. Are DTCs P035X present in the PCM? a. No - this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnostics. b. Yes - proceed to Step 2. 2. Remove only the spark plug(s) and ignition coil-on-plug(s) from the affected cylinder(s). Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-07. 3. Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug(s) that have been removed for cracks and/or signs of heat related damage. Refer to Figures 1-3 at the end of this procedure for examples of damage. Does the ignition coil-on-plug(s) inspected show signs of damage? a. Yes - proceed to Step 4. b. No - replace only the spark plug(s) from the cylinders(s) associated with the P035X DTCs and do not continue with this article. Refer to the PC/ED manual for normal diagnostics. 4. Review the Online Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) repair history to determine if a PCM with an RM part number suffix has been installed previously. Has a PCM with an RM part number suffix been installed previously? (e.g. XXXX-12A650-XXRM) a. No - proceed to step 5. b. Yes - replace only the ignition coil-on-plug(s) and the spark plug(s) for the affected cylinder(s) and do not continue with this article. Refer to the PC/ED manual for normal diagnostics. 5. Replace the ignition coil-on-plug(s) and the spark plug(s) for the affected cylinder(s). Refer to WSM, Section 303-07. 6. Replace the PCM. Refer to WSM, Section 303-14A. Parts Block
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WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.