Some 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles may exhibit a gurgle, sloshing, percolating or tapping noise from the fuel tank area while idling, stopping or during slow parking lot maneuvers. The condition may only be present with the fuel level 7/8 or above.
Determine type of powertrain in the vehicle:
a. If the vehicle is FWD, proceed to Step 2.
b If the vehicle is AWD, determine the vehicle build date. If the build date is on or before 2/28/2012, proceed to Step 4. If the build date is after 2/8/2013, this procedure does not apply. Perform normal diagnostics.
2. Is the vehicle equipped with a 1.6L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine?
a. Yes….proceed to Step 3.
b. No…..proceed to Step 4.
3. Connect the IDS service tool and determine emissions level from the vehicle specification screen. Is the vehicle equipped with Federal Emissions?
a. Yes…determine the build date. If the vehicle build date is on or before 5/14/2013, proceed to Step 4. If the build date is after 5/14/2013, follow normal diagnostics.
b. No….install the resonator kit.
4. Replace the fuel tank.
P/N ITEM
DG9Z-9002-J…………AWD fuel tank
DG9Z-9002-H………..FWD fuel tank
DG9Z-9B149-A………Resonator kit
CV6Z-9450-D………..Exhaust gasket
4L3Z-9276-AA……….Fuel pump gasket
W520103-S442………Exhaust nut
W712154-S439………Carrier bolt
5F9Z-4682-AA……….Drive shaft nut kit
