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FORD
Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2459, P246C and/or P2463 with a Drive to Clean maintenance message. Vehicles operated primarily in a stationary or off-highway low speed use may exhibit frequent exhau…
FORD
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may exhibit Drive To Clean maintenance messages and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2459, P2463, and/or P246C. Vehicles may also exhibit frequent automatic exhaust regeneration attempts. This may be due to …
FORD
Some 2016-2017 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P246C and/or P2463. Performing a diesel particulate filter (DPF) manual regeneration using the appropriate Ford scan tool will fail resulting in a loss of communi…
FORD
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2459, P246C and/or P2463 with a "Drive to Clean" maintenance message. Vehicles operated primarily in a stationary or off-highway low speed use may exhibit frequent exh…
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78A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F SUPER DUTY ↗ | Year unknown |
| Ford | F-150 ↗ | 2016 |
| Ford | F-150 ↗ | 2015 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2021 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2020 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2019 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2018 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2017 |
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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.