# Service bulletin TSB\-13\-12\-4

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10054364
- Published by NHTSA: 2014\-01\-15
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-13\-12\-4
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-11\-19
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

FORD: AN INACCURATE DISTANCE TO EMPTY OR INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE INDICATION, ON SOME VEHICLES, AND ALSO THERE ARE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES \(DTC\) WITH ILLUMINATION OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. MODEL 2012\-2014 FOCUS. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Engine, Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2014 FORD FOCUS

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026338](/recalls/tc/2026338.md), 2026-07-14: Fuel System
- [26V369000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V369000.md), 2026-06-09: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
- [2019338](/recalls/tc/2019338.md), 2019-07-08: Fuel System
- [19V515000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V515000.md), 2019-07-05: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- [2018577](/recalls/tc/2018577.md), 2018-10-23: Fuel System
- [18V735000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V735000.md), 2018-10-22: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- [2015176](/recalls/tc/2015176.md), 2015-04-28: Fuel System
- [15V005000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V005000.md), 2015-01-09: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- [2014375](/recalls/tc/2014375.md), 2014-09-04: Fuel System
- [14V525000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V525000.md), 2014-09-02: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB160062](/bulletins/10205027.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Inaccurate fuel gauge or distance to empty indication \- built on or before 01/21/2015
- [TSB160045](/bulletins/10205010.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. 2.0L Ecoboost \- Fuel odor
- [TSB160001](/bulletins/10204987.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; AIR BAGS; STRUCTURE. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications \- March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) B141B and/or B141C
- [LTR3756](/bulletins/10204986.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; ENGINE; STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications \- January 2016
- [SSM 47948](/bulletins/10159494.md), 2019-05-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. SSM 47948 \- 2010\-2019 Various Vehicles \- Turbocharged Engines \- Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010\-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts. When specified in the WSM, the turbocharger oil supply filter must be replaced whenever the turbocharger or the turbocharger oil supply tube are replaced. Turbocharger bearing failure may occur if oil starvation occurs due to a restricted filter.
- [SSM 47662](/bulletins/10152473.md), 2019-01-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. For 2010\-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts. For all turbocharged engine applications, the turbocharger oil supply filter \(6C683 gas engine/6L625 connector style or 6A968 diesel engine\) must be replaced whenever the turbocharger or the turbocharger oil supply tube are replaced. Turbocharger bearing failure may occur if oil starvation occurs due to a restricted filter.
- [SSM 47563](/bulletins/10148720.md), 2018-11-19, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Some 2011\-2014 Fiesta and 2012\-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission. Be aware that the engine oil and DPS6 transmission fluid are similar in color and texture. A transmission fluid leak at the input shaft seal can cause a buildup of fluid in the bell housing; creating the appearance of a rear main seal leak. The rear main seal should only be replaced after a rear main seal failure is confirmed through appropriate diagnostics outlined in the updated online Workshop Manual \(WSM\) Section 303\-00 / Diagnosis and Testing with the use of Fluorescent dye \(164\-TP33200601\).
- [SSM 47462](/bulletins/10144937.md), 2018-09-24, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2015\-2018 Edge, Fusion, Focus, MKZ, MKC, Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption, white smoke and/or a runs rough condition. Refer to the extended coolant pressure test and checking for combustion gases in Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-03A. If internal coolant loss is confirmed, further investigation of the head gasket interface is required. Carefully inspect the cylinder block and head for erosion, pitting, and flatness defects, primarily between the cylinder to cylinder bore bridges. If defects to the aluminum surface on the cylinder block and/or cylinder head are found, follow the cost cap tool for component replacement. Follow WSM, Section 303\-01A for the repair procedures
- [SSM 46814](/bulletins/10119670.md), 2017-10-21, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Some 2014\-2017 Focus ST vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection \(GTDI\) engine may exhibit an audible engine idle ticking noise at normal operating temperature. This is considered a normal operating characteristic and no repair should be attempted.
- [SSM 46085](/bulletins/10109070.md), 2017-08-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis \(PC/ED\) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies \(ETBs\). The ETC\_ACT and ETC\_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.

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