# Service bulletin ASI\-44315

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10054975
- Published by NHTSA: 2014\-03\-19
- Manufacturer's number: ASI\-44315
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-12\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

FORD: DUE TO FUEL VAPOR LINE NOT BEING CONNECTED PROPERLY \(FULLY SEATED\) TO UNDERSIDE OF FUEL DELIVER MODULE \(FDM\), WHICH LEADS TO CARBON CANISTER SATURATED WITH LIQUID FUEL AND A FUEL ODOR, SLOW FILL, OR HESITATION OR STUMBLE, OCCURS WHILE DRIVING. MODEL 2013 EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKS, FLEX, MKT, FUSION, MKZ, POLICE INTERCEPTOR, AND SEDAN. \*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

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 FORD EXPLORER
- 2013 FORD FLEX
- 2013 FORD FUSION
- 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN
- 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILIT
- 2013 FORD TAURUS
- 2013 LINCOLN MKS
- 2013 LINCOLN MKT
- 2013 LINCOLN MKZ

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2017184](/recalls/tc/2017184.md), 2017-03-29: Engine
- [17V209000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V209000.md), 2017-03-27: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [12V551000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V551000.md), 2012-12-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- [2012399](/recalls/tc/2012399.md), 2012-11-30: Engine

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB160075](/bulletins/10205040.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Hard start/no start/loss of engine RPM after refueling \- built on or before 11/09/2013
- [TSB160047](/bulletins/10205012.md), 2021-12-20, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. Harsh Engagement during elevated idle \- Ambient temperature below \-9 C. Some 2013\-2015 Explorer vehicles located in Russia and equipped with a 3.5L Twin independent variable camshaft time \(Ti\-VCT\) EFNGINE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH ENGAGEMENT DURING ELEVATED IDLE. tHE CONDITION USUALLY OCCURS WHILE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW \-9 c.
- [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 49210](/bulletins/10180428.md), 2020-10-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2009\-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O\-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare for a turbocharger to leak oil. To isolate the source of the leak, refer to Workshop Manual \(WSM\), Section 303\-00 General Information \> Diagnosis and Testing \> Engine \> Engine Oil Leaks \- Fluorescent Oil Additive Method procedure. When an oil leak is present at a turbocharger oil supply or drain tube, remove the affected oil tube and inspect for damage, and replace the O\-ring seals, pedestal gasket or oil tube as required. Refer to WSM, Section 303\-04. For claiming, use the affected oil tube or pedestal gasket as the causal part and applicable labor operations in Sections 6 and 9 of the Service Labor Time Standards \(SLTS\) Manual.
- [19M01 S1](/bulletins/10178054.md), 2020-08-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Certain 2013\-2019 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with a 3.7L Engine Catalytic Converter Extended Coverage This program extends the warranty coverage of the catalytic converters to 11 years of service or 120,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first
- [DOR\-M9J4S\-07](/bulletins/10177599.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- [DOR\-M3J3F\-07](/bulletins/10177598.md), 2020-07-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- [SSM 48598](/bulletins/10171962.md), 2020-03-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2013\-2018 C\-Max, 2013\-2020 Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Code \(DTC\) P0340 and/or P0344. This may occur due to excessive moisture build up in the engine oil. Excess moisture occurs when the vehicle is driven short distances and/or less than 6,000 combined miles per year. To correct the condition, replace the camshaft position sensor \(CMP\) and change the engine oil. Advise the customer to perform more frequent oil changes and allow the internal combustion engine to reach operating temperature when running to prevent reoccurrence. Refer to the owners guide \- maintenance \- engine oil check \- operating in cold climates and short driving cycles.

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