Slow Fuel Fill (11-7-6)

Publication date: 2011-07-01
Reference number: 11-7-6
Supersedes refnos: 00-070

SLOW FUEL FILL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 11-7-6, Date of Issue: July 1, 2011

FORD:

2011 Fiesta

ISSUE

Some 2011 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill concern. Typical customer complaint is the fueling station nozzle shutting off after approximately 3.8L (1 gallon).

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

This may be due to a restriction in the natural vacuum leak detection (NVLD) module assembly.

Visually inspect the evaporative emission tubing between the vapor canister and the fuel tank for kinks.
1. If kinks are found, discontinue with this procedure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-13 for proper routing of the tubing. Repair as needed.
2. If no kinks are found, proceed to Step 2.
Replace the NVLD module. Refer to WSM, Section 303-13.

NOTE: ALL PARTS IN NVLD MODULE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY SERVICE KIT MUST BE INSTALLED. FAILURE TO REPLACE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN REPEAT REPAIR FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0456.

NOTE: SLOW FUEL FILL CONCERN MAY OCCUR AFTER USING SMOKE MACHINE TO TEST FOR EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LEAK IF SMOKE IS ROUTED THROUGH NVLD MODULE ASSEMBLY. REFER TO WSM, SECTION 303-13 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK TEST FOR PROPER SMOKE MACHINE ATTACHMENT POINT.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Part Name
AE8Z-9J279-G	NVLD Assy - 4 Door
AE8Z-9J279-H	NVLD Assy - 5 Door

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage.

IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation	Description	Time
110706A	2011 Fiesta: Inspect Evaporative Emission Tubing, Replace The NVLD And Hose Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.4 Hr.

DEALER CODING

Basic Part No.	Condition Code
9J279	49