Ford TSB 06-22-12:

06-22-12***WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON / FLICKERING

According to TSB 06-22-12 which supersedes TSB 06-6-5, you can replace the WIF sensor itself. It comes out of the manifold cover by turning CC 45 degrees per TSB 06-22-12.

Has anyone removed one this way? Were can you buy just the WIF sensor?

Thanks in advance.....

 

There is a later TSB saying because of leaking problems, the whole manifold should be replaced. This is what Ford told and I bought the manifold.

 

Do you know what a properly functioning WIF sensor reads on an AE? I am getting the number 0 on this one.

Did you have any problems with the quick connect fuel lines?

Thanks!

 

I had no problem replacing the manifold, when the lines were disconnected I plugged them with dowel pins. I don't have any values on what a working sensor should read.

 

Thanks. When I get the new one I can scan it and see. I am also going to get some pictures of the old one and try a rebuild. You should be able to replace the sensor and still have to leaks. Anyway it is something to try.

Thanks again....

 

I have replaced just the sensor on my truck, with no problems.

 

May I ask where you purchased it, and how much? Did it come out easy, with the 45 degree cc turn? Does it have an oring?

Thanks a lot....

 

Yeah just got it at the local dealer, wholesale price was under $20 but cant remember exactly. Yeah its got an o-ring, just turn and pull with pliers and it will pop right out.

 

I can't find them at all by themselves. Got a part number?

Thanks....

 

Sorry I dont. It may not be available seperatly anymore. I do remember having a hard time finding just the sensor alone. All I can come up with is 6C3Z-9C264-A Which is the WIF sensor kit, which is the manifold and sensor assembly. I even just ran out to my shop in shorts and flip flops and dug out an old sensor hoping to find a part number with no luck, only had a casting number on it.

If I remember/get time tomorrow Ill run accross the street to the ford dealer and see what we can come up with. I MAY have the recipt with part number on it in my tool box at work, Ill check that out too.

 

That's great, thank you.

 

Just got my first 6.0 Ford (day 4 of ownership) and guess what, the WIF indicator light came on shortly after my first test drive. I cleaned out the hfcm via the drain port the best that I could using a diesel fuel additive as a solvent and a spray bottle. All sorts of particulate and red goop came out (including a couple of drops of what looked like rusty water). Even when cleaned, the WIF indicator would light withing a couple of miles of driving. Since I was planning on ordering the replacement HFCM cover with sensor to repair the issue, I thought what the heck, I'll try the quarter turn method outlined in the TSB info. I disconnected the electrical connector and slipped a crow's foot over the square portion of the sensor. The crow's foot gave just enough leverage to twist the sensor and with a slight wiggling motion, the sensor backed out. Although I had cleaned the HFCM housing through the drain port, it was easy to see why the sensor was still malfunctioning. The sensor consists of two pins, one which is fully exposed and the other is in a housing that covers all but the end of the pin. The entire end of the sensor was covered with the red goop. A blast with an air hose cleared all of the crap out of the end of the sensor. I cleaned the HFCM housing again throught the sensor hole and the drain port.

The sensor is sealed to the housing with an o-ring and has two plastic retaining clips that "pop" into the HCFM housing. You simply push the sensor back into the HFCM housing. I used a small plastic tip mallet and lightly rapped the end of the sensor to ensure the retaining clips were engaged. I followed with fuel filter replacements, cranked the engine, and inspected for leaks. So far, everything appears to be working properly.