The little light (engine needs service) came on the other day.
I took it to a buddy that has a scanner deal.

He said it showed a error code of PO-460.
"Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit"

Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions to what it going on?

I think it is obvious I don't know what I am doing but I would appreciate some help or advice.

2006 F250 6.0 41k

dentaldave

 

It's possibly dash related or the fuel level sensor in the fuel tank. I thought there was a TSB or possibly a recall on this because of a bad gauge in the dash panel, but I could easily be mistaken here.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. P0460 can be caused by the installation of aftermarket equipment such as remote starter systems and auxiliary fuel tanks.
   1. Ford offers a remote starter system which is recommended. If the vehicle has an aftermarket remote starter system, it would need to be removed / disabled before diagnostics for P0460 can be started.
   2. Auxiliary fuel tanks that continuously replenish the vehicles main tank will cause a P0460. Customers that replenish the vehicles fuel tank from the auxiliary fuel tank while the key is on and engine is running, can set P0460. For vehicles with an auxiliary fuel tank, it is recommended not to use the gravity / continuous fill style auxiliary fuel tanks. It is recommended to add fuel to the vehicles main tank with the key off.
      <TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=80>NOTE:</TD><TD>P0460 CAUSED BY AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
2. If there are no aftermarket equipment installed causing the P0460, perform PC/ED Pinpoint test QH and Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-01 Pinpoint Test B as directed. If no issues are identified per the procedure, reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release B43.4 and higher. This calibration contains a revised strategy to eliminate the occurrence of a false P0460. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION
061311A Operation A

DESCRIPTION
2005-2006 F-Super Duty/Econoline, 2005 Excursion 6.0L: Check For Diagnostic Trouble Codes And Reprogram The Powertrain Control Module: (Do Not Use With 12650D, 12650D84)Operation MT: Claim Additional Labor Required As Actual Time Or Use SLTS Operation If Available: Actual Time 0.7 Hr.

 

BISMIC= Braniac Is So Much In Control of the TSB stuff it's unreal. I told ya Dave. Mark is the man with the plan.

 

I dug around earlier and tried to find that Mark. Geez, you're good. I tried to rep you again and again, the rep police won't let me. You ought to have 10-15 of those little greenies for rep!!! Great info!

 

Bismic,

Thanks for the answer! That made my brain hurt. I don't have a auxiliary tank that is connected to the fuel system... just one in the bed that I fill from with a manual pump. My buddy (father in law) reset the light so it is not on any longer. He said I might just want to wait and see if it throws a code again. He said I might of just had a loose gas cap.
Do you think I taking a chance on harming the engine by doing this. I have a trip this weekend and don't want to do any damage to the truck?
Should I head to the dealer for the PCM reprogram or just wait to see if it throws a code again and then head to the dealer?

Thanks agian for taking the time to answer!
Dave

 

It shouldn't cause any engine damage at all. You should be just fine driving the truck, but if it occurs again then head to the dealership and let them do the reprogram. I think it's basically just a programming error anyway by your explanation and reading the service procedure.

 

Thanks npccpartsman, Quick question...

Say for example I knew a buddy who had a cat-delete pipe in place... would he be advised to put the cat back on before going to a dealer for reprogramming? Just curious.
dave

 

I wouldn't do it for a simple reprogram as there is nothing to tell the tech the Cat isn't there. He would physically have to crawl under and look. Besides that, if the dealer is that **** then your buddy needs to try and find another dealer as the cat doesn't affect the performance of the truck mechanically in any way UNLESS it gets stopped up.

 

good advice npccpartsman!