3.5L GTDI - ILLUMINATED MIL - DTC P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,
P0019, P0021 AND/OR P0025 - UNDER 3200 KM (2000 MILES)

TSB 16-0038

FORD:
2016 Expedition, F-150, Transit
LINCOLN:
2016 Navigator
ISSUE
Some 2016 F-150, Expedition, Navigator and Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection
(GTDI) engine with less than 3200 Km (2000 miles) may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble
codes (DTCs) P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 and /or P0025 stored in the powertrain control
module (PCM) memory.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Check the vehicle mileage. Does the vehicle have less than 3200 Km (2000 miles) on the odometer?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal
diagnosis.
2. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool and check for DTCs. Does
the PCM contain any of the following paired DTCs?
a. P0011 and P0016
(1)

Yes - replace the bank 1 intake variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid. Refer to Workshop Manual
(WSM), Section 303-14.

(2)

No - this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual for normal diagnosis.

b. P0015 and P0017

c.

(1)

Yes - replace the bank 1 exhaust VCT solenoid. Refer to WSM, Section 303-14.

(2)

No - this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual for normal diagnosis.

P0018 and P0021
(1)

Yes - replace the bank 2 intake VCT solenoid Refer to WSM, Section 303-14.

(2)

No - this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual for normal diagnosis.

d. P0019 and P0025
(1)

Yes - replace the bank 2 exhaust VCT solenoid Refer to WSM, Section 303-14.

(2)

No - this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED manual for normal diagnosis.

PART NUMBER

PART NAME

AT4Z-6M280-A

VCT Solenoid - Left Side Exhaust Or Right Side Intake

AT4Z-6M280-C

VCT Solenoid - Right Side Exhaust

NOTE: The information contained in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job
properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service.The
procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership
to determine whether the bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan
coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves
the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

Copyright © 2016 Ford Motor Company

Online Publication Date March 3, 2016

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PART NUMBER

PART NAME

AT4Z-6M280-B

VCT Solenoid - Left Side Intake

DL3Z-6584-B

Gasket - Right Side Camshaft Cover

BL3Z-6584-A

Gasket - Left Side Camshaft Cover

BR3Z-6C535-A

Seal - VCT Cam Cover

BR3Z-6C535-B

Seal - Spark Plug Tube

TA-357

Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone

ZC-30-A

Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover

ZC-31-B

Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes

OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

160038A

2016 Transit 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT
Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

1.1 Hrs.

160038A

2016 Expedition, Navigator 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One
Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

1.7 Hrs.

160038A

2016 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT
Solenoids On Bank One (1) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

1.8 Hrs.

160038B

2016 Transit 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT
Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

2.0 Hrs.

160038B

2016 Expedition, Navigator 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One
Or Both VCT Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

2.8 Hrs.

160038B

2016 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT
Solenoids On Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

2.6 Hrs.

160038C

2016 Transit 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT
Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor Operations)

3.0 Hrs.

160038C

2016 Expedition, Navigator 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One
Or Both VCT Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do
Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

4.0 Hrs.

160038C

2016 F-150 3.5L GTDI: Retrieve DTC And Replace One Or Both VCT
Solenoids On Both Bank One (1) And Bank Two (2) (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor Operations)

3.9 Hrs.

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

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BASIC PART NO.
6M280

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CONDITION CODE
49