Service bulletin TSB18-2127

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10137123
Published by NHTSA	2018-05-21
Manufacturer's number	TSB18-2127
Manufacturer's date	2018-04-30
NHTSA component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

NHTSA's summary

Some 2016-2017 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P012F, P0170, P218F, and/or a lack of performance at low speeds when heavily loaded. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

The document

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Components

Fuel system

Trouble codes named

P012F, P0170, P218F

Vehicles listed
FORD F-650 SD	2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
FORD F-750 SD	2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
17V170000	2017-03-13. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB160064	2021-12-20. Service bulletin. 6.7L Diesel - fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Illulminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
TSB160049	2021-12-20. Service bulletin. 6.7L Diesel - Fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicat or lamp (MIL) Illuminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF)
TSB160001	2021-12-20. Service bulletin. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
LTR3756	2021-12-20. Service bulletin. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
TSB150158	2021-12-20. Service bulletin. 6.7L Diesel - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illuminated - Diagnostic Ttouble Codes (DTCS) P2002, P246C And/Or P2463- Built On Or Before 09/09/2015
SSM 49846	2021-07-02. Service bulletin. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24D1 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, replace the particulate matter sensor. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14. For F-650/F-750 vehicles, use LC4Z-5L216-A. For F-Super Duty pickup and 203" wheelbase chassis cab vehicles, use LC3Z-5L216-C. For F-Super Duty 145/179/192" wheelbase chassis cab vehicles, use LC3Z-5L216-B. For F-Super Duty 168/169/193/205" wheelbase chassis cab vehicles, use LC3Z-5L216-A. For claiming, use causal part 5L239 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
16-0064	2020-12-07. Service bulletin. Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle, illuminated MIL with one or more of the following DTCs: P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281, P0284,
SSM 49065	2020-09-04. Service bulletin. Some 2011-2020 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 and 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P24AE. This may be a result of using aftermarket cleaning liquids or tools for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler or intake. Ford does not recommend the cleaning of diesel intakes or EGR coolers using any aftermarket tool that injects a cleaning foam or liquid substance into the EGR cooler or intake. Using these types of fluids can result in sodium poisoning of the NOx and particulate matter (PM) sensors resulting in degraded operation and permanent damage to the after treatment system. Use of these cleaning tools may void the emissions warranty of the hot end after treatment exhaust system and the attached emissions sensors.
SSM 47836	2019-04-08. Service bulletin. Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.
SSM 47836	2019-04-01. Service bulletin. Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.