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Inspect the Ford GTDI Engine

Oct. 25, 2022

Some 2013-2016 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine may exhibit a lack of power, with the MIL on and DTCs P0234, P0245, P0246 and/or P0299 stored in PCM memory.

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Mike Mavrigian

Some 2013-2016 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine may exhibit a lack of power, with the MIL on and DTCs P0234, P0245, P0246 and/or P0299 stored in PCM memory.

Inspect the charge air cooler tubes and vacuum lines for damage and proper connection. If no damage is found, remove the engine front undershield and replace the turbo wastegate regulating solenoid.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.