WIF LIGHT ONNO DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS

WATER IN AFT FUEL TANK DUE TO SNOW AND ICE

BUILD UP IN FUEL TANK VENT AREA6.4L, 6.0L,
AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE

TSB 09-14-4

FORD:
1999-2010 F-350, F-450, F-550
This article supersedes TSB 07-24-4 to update the
vehicle model years and Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some 1999-2010 vehicles equipped with a 6.4L,
6.0L, or 7.3L diesel engine and a 40-gallon (151.4L)
fuel tank behind the rear axle, may exhibit water in
the fuel tank. This is due to snow and ice
accumulating around the mushroom vent cap,
melting, and being pulled into the tank through the
mushroom cap.

2.

Install the hose end of the new vent line

assembly onto the vent port and secure with
the constant tension clamp.

3.

Route the new vent line assembly forward, on

top of the tank, to the number 5 crossmember,
and under the fuel lines (Figure 1).

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the
condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Typically only 1-2 ounces of water will get into the
tank if the above condition is present and will be
caught by the horizontal fuel conditioning module
(HFCM). Symptoms for this issue are Water In Fuel
(WIF) light on, this concern has not resulted in any
drivability concerns. The FCM/HFCM acts as a
primary fuel filter/water separator which removes
both water and impurities from the fuel. The
engine-mounted fuel filter and the FCM/HFCM filter
should be changed at the recommended service
interval. Refer to the scheduled maintenance
information in this supplement for more information.
Draining of the WIF module assembly should be
done whenever the warning light comes on and is
the responsibility of the owner.
This procedure is not applicable to rain, road splash
or incomplete chassis cabs sitting in storage. The
vent will only ingest water if the vent is surrounded
by ice or snow.
1.

Figure 1 - Article 09-14-4

4.

Secure the end of the new vent line assembly

to the crossmember with the tie strap, at the
large circular hole in the middle of the vehicle.

5.

Install the new mushroom cap at the end of the

vent line. Be sure the cap is positioned
horizontally to prevent water from collecting in
the cap.
PART NUMBER

5C3Z-9S327-A

PART NAME
Vent Kit

Remove the existing mushroom cap installed on

the vent port of the fuel tank and discard.

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by do-it-yourselfers. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation
determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin
(TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is
available through Ford Motor Companys on-line technical resources.

Copyright 2009 Ford Motor Company Online Publication Date July 7, 2009

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TSB 09-14-4 (Continued)

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of
New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty
coverage limits/policies are
not altered by a TSB.
Warranty coverage limits
are determined by the
identified causal part.

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OPERATION
MT091404

DESCRIPTION
TIME
Use SLTS Operations If
Actual
Available; Claim Additional
Time
Diagnosis Or Labor
Performed As Actual Time
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
9S327
49