1.5L GTDI - LOW COOLANT - WHITE EXHAUST SMOKE AND/OR
ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - MULTIPLE
DTCS

TSB 16-0130

FORD:
2014-2017 Fusion
2017 Escape
ISSUE
Some 2014-2017 Fusion and 2017 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)
engine may exhibit low coolant, white exhaust smoke and an illuminated MIL if diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0217,
P300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0316 and/or P1299 are present. This condition may be due to an intake manifold
bolt backing out causing damage to the charge air cooler (CAC).
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Check engine coolant level. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03. Does the vehicle have a low coolant
level?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - proceed to Step 2.
2. Connect the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or equivalent scan tool and check for DTCs. Does
the powertrain control module (PCM) contain any of the following DTCs P0217, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304,
P0316 and/or P1299?
a. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 for normal diagnostics.
3. Pressure test the cooling system. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03. Does the pressure remain constant for 2 minutes?
a. Yes - this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 for normal diagnostics.
b. No - proceed to Step 4.
4. Using hose pinch pliers, pinch off CAC coolant inlet and outlet hoses. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 - Article 16-0130
5. Pressure test the cooling system. Does the pressure remain constant for 2 minutes?
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.

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Online Publication Date September 26, 2016

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a. Yes - proceed to Step 6.
b. No - this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 for normal diagnostics.
6. Remove the CAC. Refer to WSM, Section 303-12.
7. Does the CAC show damage from bolt contact? (Figure 2)

Figure 2 - Article 16-0130
a. Yes - proceed to Step 8.
b. No - replace the CAC. Refer to WSM, Section 303-12.
8. Replace the intake manifold and CAC. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.
PART NUMBER

PART NAME

DS7Z-9424-C

Intake Manifold - 2014-2017 Fusion

GS7Z-8620-A

Stretchy Belt - 2014-2017 Fusion

W708728-442

Engine Mount Bolt - 2014-2017 Fusion (2 Req)

W719807-S442

Engine Mount Nut - 2014-2017 Fusion (3 Req)

DS7Z-9424-J

Intake Manifold – 2017 Escape

F1EZ-8620-A

Stretchy Belt - 2017 Escape

5F93-4682-AA

Rear Driveshaft Bolt - 2017 Escape (6 Req)

W716136-S442

Engine Mount Bolt - 2017 Escape (2 Req)

W520214-S440

Engine Mount Nut - 2017 Escape (3 Req)

W520103-S403

Exhaust Nut - All (2 Req)

DS7Z-9439-A

Intake Manifold Gasket - All

DS7Z-9L438-A

Charge Air Cooler Gasket - All

DS7Z-9E936-A

Throttle Body Gasket - All

DS7Z-6K775-A

Charge Air Cooler - All

CV6Z-9450-D

Exhaust Gasket - All

DS7Z-19B596-A

Air Conditioning O-Rings -All

VC-3-B

Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant

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OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

160130A

2017 Escape 4X4 1.5L GTDI: Diagnose And Replace The CAC Following
The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

3.0 Hrs.

160130B

2017 Escape 4X4 1.5L GTDI: Diagnose, Replace The Intake Manifold
And The CAC Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

5.1 Hrs.

160130C

2017 Escape 4X2 1.5L GTDI: Diagnose And Replace The CAC Following
The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

2.8 Hrs.

160130D

2017 Escape 4X2 1.5L GTDI: Diagnose, Replace The Intake Manifold
And The CAC Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

4.9 Hrs.

160130E

2014-2017 Fusion 1.5L GTDI: Diagnose And Replace The CAC
Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

3.0 Hrs.

160130F

2014-2017 Fusion 1.5L GTDI: Diagnose, Replace The Intake Manifold
And The CAC Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

4.3 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
BASIC PART NO.
9424

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CONDITION CODE
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