3.5L TIVCT OR 3.7L – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DTC P1450 – BUILT ON 1/3/2012 AND THROUGH 7/31/2012

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TSB 14-0213

3.5L TIVCT OR 3.7L – MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DTC P1450 – BUILT ON 1/3/2012 AND THROUGH 7/31/2012

Publication Date: November 12, 2014

FORD: 2012-2013 Edge, Explorer, Flex, Mustang, Taurus
LINCOLN: 2012-2013 MKS, MKT, MKX

ISSUE:

Some 2012-2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Edge, MKT, MKS, MKX and Mustang vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Twin-independent Variable Cam Timing (TiVCT) or 3.7L engine and built on 1/3/2012 and through 7/31/2012 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1450.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Using the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or equivalent, retrieve continuous memory DTCs. Is DTC P1450 present?

a.Yes – proceed to Step 2.
b.No – this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnosis.
2.Replace the Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-13.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

AU5Z-9C915-B Canister Purge Valve

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

140213A 2012-2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Edge, MKT, MKS, MKX and Mustang 3.5L or 3.7L: Check DTCs And Replace The Evaporator Emission Canister Purge Valve (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.5 Hr.

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.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE

9C915 41