Reprogramming Ford F-150

    April 1, 2024
    Some 2019-2020 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 5.0L flex fuel engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 and/or P0175.
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    Reprogram the PCM using the latest software level of the IDS (integrated diagnostic system) scan tool.
    Reprogram the PCM using the latest software level of the IDS (integrated diagnostic system) scan tool.

    Some 2019-2020 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 5.0L flex fuel engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 and/or P0175.

    This may be due to software parameters in the PCM. Reprogram the PCM using the latest software level of the IDS (integrated diagnostic system) scan tool.

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