Quieting Ford Spark Knock Noise

Some 2016-2017 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and built on or before Sept. 13, 2016, may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P130D and no related performance concern.

Some 2016-2017 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and built on or before Sept. 13, 2016, may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P130D and no related performance concern. An occasional spark knock noise may be noticed with this condition.

Reprogram the PCM with the latest calibration using IDS release 102.02 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates.

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