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Ford Focus 2015–2018technical service bulletin

Bulletin SSM 46907 · NHTSA communication 10127411 · issued Nov 8, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2015–2018
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some 2015-2018 Focus ST vehicles may exhibit MIL On with DTC's P0300 and/or P0316 store in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory. Vehicle may also exhibit perceived misfire after cold start until Engine Coolant Temperature(ECT) reaches 49 degrees C (120 degrees F) Install (4) new CYFS-12-YEC spark plugs and set plug gap to 1.0mm(0.040 ). Use ROTUNDA RTTP tool KDT165 or equivalent to gap and adjust the plugs before installing. For Drivability concerns Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. To assist with the investiga

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.