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P050E

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer communications

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TSB 22-2151 ↗

FORD

Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0306, P0316, P050E, P1674, P0454 and/or P2451 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to vario…

TSB 21-2131 ↗

FORD

Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and built on or before 23-Apr-2021 may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301-P0306, P0316, P050E, P1674, P0454 and/or P2451 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to vario…

SSM 49573 ↗

FORD

Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may experience a rough running engine during idle and an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostics trouble code (DTC) P0300, P0304, P050E and/or P2451 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Inform customers that Ford is developing a calib…

RAM

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find oneor more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):P0133-00 - O…

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MakeModelModel year
FordF-150 ↗2021
JeepGRAND CHEROKEE ↗2018
JeepGRAND CHEROKEE ↗2014
NissanVERSA ↗2012
Ram1500 ↗2018
Ram1500 ↗2017
Ram1500 ↗2016
Ram1500 ↗2014

Can I keep driving?

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.