The Field Service Action Number:18M01. Ford terms the whole unit the "reductant heater and sender assembly". Visit us at for quality auto parts, fast and free shipping, and the best customer service in the industry. The reductant tank is full, the reductant closes a circuit between all.
Had heater replaced before winter at home in Maryland. The PCM calculates the reductant level based on. Slide the top down into place. Once that's in, I'm going to slide under it and install bolts on the other side to keep it level and in place. We'll then remove the two 13 millimeter bolts on the backside of the DEF tank. Heater and sender assembly heating element thaws and maintains a pool of. As far as we know all extended warranties created by Ford have ended. Brought it to the dealer and they told me that the heater was part of the tank assembly and the whole assembly needed to be replaced to the tune of $1, 019. I thought it really sucked that I would have to replace a major component on a truck with only 15, 000 miles on it, but agreed to the repair. It explores the issue so you have the best information possible. That will be the best way to find out if the recall is still valid or not.
The second extension said 8 years and 100, 000 miles approx. So you'll see in the bottom of the tank the notches that this heater module sits into. The reductant is a good conductor of electricity. I have had a miserable time obtaining my Sprinter. There are two bolts here at the front, a nut just about flush with the rear cab mount, another bolt tucked up in here just after the leaf spring perch, and all the way at the back closest to the axle, there's another nut. According to some owners, the repair is not that hard.
Well, about two months ago the check engine light came on on my 2015 F350 with 15, 000 miles. Many vehicles that were covered would go well beyond 2022 under the terms of the letter. Remove that with a socket ratchet and some extensions. It basically states that "although the Diesel exhaust fluid system is likely functioning fine" the check engine light may come on indicating a problem with the reductant tank heating system and extended the warranty to 11 years or 120, 000 miles. We have found that you need to have the dealer run your VIN through the Field service action.
Yes - if you are above freezing. This will require some electrical knowledge. We're dedicated to delivering quality auto parts, expert customer service, and fast and free shipping, all backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. It may be covered and it may not be covered. However, if you think there was a recall for this part, you can check Ford's website. If you need this part for your truck, you can follow the link down in the description over to. We'll then reinstall the three 5 1/2 millimeter screws with the socket and ratchet. Highest quality, direct fit replacement auto parts enforced to the strictest product standards. The first step in this process is to - " Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins. Hi Helen, we have 2012 Sprinter 3500 and the check engine light came on, my scanner gave the code P20BD (Reductant Heater B control). And then just wiggle that injection line off. Many owners are not happy that they have paid so much money for one small part to keep failing. Although you can drive with this code on, this is something that should be fixed relatively quickly.
Element is located directly above the pickup tube inlet filter. Lock the new connector back onto its tab. Three level electrodes and the ground electrode, indicating the tank is. Remember these two gets plugged in once this goes back into the vehicle.
If you like this video, please click subscribe. For GM DEF systems, some owners think the DEF heater is covered under the powertrain warranty and others think it is covered by the emissions warranty. Take your time with it and make sure that the connector is cleaned out on both ends to ensure it is clipped back in. To learn more about this topic, just continue to read our article.
Now, after receiving this recall notice, I feel like I got screwed and paid for an unnecessary repair. If you don't mind me asking how much was repair, replacement I assume? But most vehicles with that 11-year extension would go beyond 2018. Set the new gasket down and around the outside edge of your heater. Along with the little safety collar on it here that just pops off the threads. Also another thing to remember is the in tank heater is not the only heater in the system and it is a fairly low volume system so as long as just enough fluid is able to make it into the pump so the pressure doesn't dip too low it won't cause a NOx reduction issue and therefore won't start the start countdown. It seems this heater is a part that has chronic failure written all over it. We grew up in 4-seasons, so I know how 30F can be consider some of us 30*f is a warm winter day. Again, there is no information on this topic.
You'll want to compress both of those with your hands. Remove the module from the top of the tank. Should this nipple break you're looking at replacing a 500$ pump. So we'll drop that in. I was able to negotiate the price of the actual part as I could purchase it through Freightliner at that time. Note: Fits pickups only - will NOT fit wide-frame Cab / Chassis models).
Once the last bolt's out, carefully lower your DEF tank. Slide the new gasket in place. At $700 I am actually happy to throw them a bone and argue vehemently when something more expensive pops up that is emissions related. Point of -11°C (12°F). Remove the DEF cap and reinstall the filler neck into its spot behind the fuel door. There are owners who say that replacing the failed part is not that difficult and you can do it yourself for a lot less. We'll now tighten down all of this hardware with our 13-millimeter sockets, ratchets, and extensions. When you are on your own, expect the repair bill to be quite high unless you do it yourself.
So we'll disconnect that and use a trim tool to pry it off of the bracket so we don't have to disconnect everything individually.