Emissions - DTC P040D Set

TSB 11-6-15

06/24/11

6.4L - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P040D -
BUILT ON OR BEFORE 11/1/2009

FORD:
2008-2010 F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550

ISSUE
Some 2008-2010 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.4L engines and built on or before 11/1/2009 may exhibit a DTC P040D related to the exhaust gas recirculation temperature (EGRT) sensor located in the right hand turbocharger inlet pipe.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Using IDS scan tool, retrieve continuous memory DTC. Is DTC PO4OD present?

a. No - do not continue with this article. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnostics.

b. Yes - proceed to Step 2 for replacement of the EGRT sensor.

2. Turn ignition switch to the off position.

3. Remove the right hand fender splash shield. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-02.

4. Disconnect the glow plug module electrical connectors.

5. Disconnect the inlet EGRT sensor electrical connector.

6. Cut the wire just above the sensor.

7. Apply heat to the sensor mounting boss.

8. Using a 14 mm, 6-point, deep-well socket, remove the sensor. Using an open-end wrench to remove the sensor is not recommended.

9. Install new EGRT sensor. Apply a small amount of Motorcraft(R) High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant to the threads of the new sensor and tighten to 44 N.m (32 lb-ft).

10. Connect EGRT sensor electrical connector.

11. Connect the glow plug module connectors.

12. Install right hand fender splash shield. Refer to WSM, Section 501-02.

13. Clear DTC codes.

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

110615A 2008-2010 F-Super Duty 1.0 Hr.
6.4L: Check DTCs, And
Replace The EGRT (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
12B591 69





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