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P0170

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer wording

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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TSB 19-2344 ↗

FORD

Some 2019 F-Super Duty pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 31-Oct-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0170 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various strategies within the PCM software. To correct the c…

TSB 19-2343 ↗

FORD

This message is superseding TSB 19-2271 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty and 2019 F-Super Duty F-450/F-550 Chassis Cab only vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DT…

TSB 19-2271 ↗

FORD

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2074, P0401, P0402 and/or P0170. This may be due to various strategies within the powertrain control module (PCM) software. To resolve th…

TSB19-2160 ↗

FORD

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2074, P0401, P0402 and/or P0170. This may be due to various strategies within the powertrain control module (PCM) software. To resolve th…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
FordF-250 SD ↗2019
FordF-250 SD ↗2018
FordF-250 SD ↗2017
FordF-250 SD ↗2016
FordF-250 SD ↗2015
FordF-350 SD ↗2019
FordF-350 SD ↗2018
FordF-350 SD ↗2017

Code meaning and manufacturer information

Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.

Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 1)

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A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.