Inspection and Verification
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NOTE:
This article provides mechanical diagnosis of the turbocharger assembly. If there is a MIL illuminated, or a DTC is present, these should be diagnosed prior to performing turbocharger mechanical diagnosis.
- For a PCM DTC, REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls . For driveability symptoms without a DTC, Refer to Engine Controls - Symptom Charts (Except Diesel & Hybrid)
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical Electrical Air Cleaner (ACL) element
Air Cleaner (ACL) intake pipe
Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe
CAC (charge air cooler)
CAC (charge air cooler) intake pipe
CAC (charge air cooler) outlet pipe
Coolant leak(s)
Oil leak(s)
Turbocharger coolant return tube
Turbocharger coolant supply tube
Turbocharger housing
Turbocharger intake tube
Turbocharger oil return tube
Turbocharger oil supply tube
Wastegate actuator
Wastegate actuator vacuum hose(s)
Wastegate valveElectrical connector(s)
PCM (powertrain control module)
Turbocharger bypass valve assembly
Turbocharger wastegate regulating valve solenoid
Turbocharger wastegate vacuum sensor
Wiring harness(es) - If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Diagnostic Tab in the Ford diagnostic equipment.