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Ford P1016

TIE ON E

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService is recommended if the MIL is illuminated and P1016 is stored. A Ford service provider can evaluate the wastegate-control hose condition described in SSM 46438.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

Ford DTC P1016 is listed as “TIE ON E.” Verified Ford/NHTSA service communication evidence associates it with certain EcoBoost GTDI engine vehicles that may have a MIL illuminated and P1016 stored in the PCM. The communication directs technicians to check turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for water/ice restrictions or pinching at zip-tie location E.

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1. What does P1016 mean?

Ford DTC P1016 is listed as “TIE ON E.” Verified Ford/NHTSA service communication evidence associates it with certain EcoBoost GTDI engine vehicles that may have a MIL illuminated and P1016 stored in the PCM. The communication directs technicians to check turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for water/ice restrictions or pinching at zip-tie location E.

2. Technical explanation

The supplied verified evidence identifies P1016 as a powertrain diagnostic trouble code stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10099451 / Ford SSM 46438 states that affected GTDI EcoBoost engines may display a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with P1013, P1015, and/or P1016. It identifies water/ice restrictions or hose pinching at the turbocharger wastegate-control hose zip-tie location E as inspection items. The evidence does not establish a complete code-definition expansion beyond the supplied canonical meaning, “TIE ON E.”

3. What system is affected?

Powertrain Control Module (PCM); turbocharger wastegate-control hose routing on applicable GTDI EcoBoost engines.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
  • P1016 stored in the PCM.
  • The source also notes that P1013 and/or P1015 may be stored with P1016.

6. Possible causes

  • Water or ice restriction in turbocharger wastegate-control hoses.
  • Pinching of turbocharger wastegate-control hoses at zip-tie location E.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis by a qualified Ford service provider or technician.
  • Provide the stored code and reference Ford SSM 46438 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10099451.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or other hazardous repairs. The supplied evidence does not provide owner repair procedures.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Verified technician inspection item: check turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for water/ice restrictions.
  2. Verified technician inspection item: check turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for pinching at zip-tie location E.
  3. No further diagnostic sequence is established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service is recommended if the MIL is illuminated and P1016 is stored. A Ford service provider can evaluate the wastegate-control hose condition described in SSM 46438.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve and confirm PCM DTCs, including P1016 and any accompanying P1013 or P1015.
  • Inspect turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for water/ice restrictions.
  • Inspect turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for pinching at zip-tie location E.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied communication identifies inspection checks but does not provide a verified repair procedure or resolution.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford SSM 46438, published March 8, 2017; available through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication 10099451. It applies to GTDI EcoBoost engines that may have MIL illumination with P1013, P1015, and/or P1016 and directs inspection of turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for water/ice restrictions or pinching at zip-tie location E.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10099451, Ford SSM 46438, published 2017-03-08. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2015-2019.zip#nhtsa_id=10099451

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Ford P1016 mean?

The supplied diagnostic record gives the canonical meaning as “TIE ON E.” The verified service communication associates the code with inspection of turbocharger wastegate-control hoses at zip-tie location E.

What vehicles are listed as applicable?

The supplied applicability data lists U.S. 2016–2017 Ford Focus and 2016–2017 Ford Fusion vehicles. The service communication itself specifically concerns GTDI EcoBoost engines.

What should a technician inspect for P1016?

The verified communication says to check turbocharger wastegate-control hoses for water/ice restrictions or pinching at zip-tie location E.

Can I continue driving with P1016?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Is P1016 related to a recall?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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