Ford P1247
12. 2. Clear any snow and/or ice from the ACL housing inlet. 3. Remove and discard the foam ACL fil
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Ford P1247: 12. 2. Clear any snow and/or ice from the ACL housing inlet. 3. Remove and discard the foam ACL fil
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1. What does Ford P1247 mean?
Ford P1247: 12. 2. Clear any snow and/or ice from the ACL housing inlet. 3. Remove and discard the foam ACL fil
2. Technical explanation
The identity of P1247 is verified for Ford. Available evidence does not yet establish a narrower subsystem or component-level failure.
3. What system is affected?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence. Urgency must be based on the exact vehicle warning and official guidance.
5. Ford P1247 symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes of Ford P1247
Not yet established by verified evidence. A diagnostic identifier alone is not proof that a specific component has failed.
7. Can I drive with Ford P1247?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge with Ford P1247?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Preserve the exact diagnostic code and any accompanying vehicle warning before clearing anything.
- Follow the manufacturer instructions shown in the vehicle or owner/service documentation.
- Do not open or work on high-voltage components unless you are qualified and equipped for high-voltage service.
10. How to troubleshoot Ford P1247
- Record the exact code, warning text, vehicle model, model year, and operating condition when it appeared.
- Check the verified manufacturer or regulator source linked on this page for code-specific instructions.
- Avoid replacing parts based only on the code; code-specific component tests are not inferred when evidence does not provide them.
- Escalate to qualified service when the warning persists, affects driving/charging, or manufacturer guidance requires service.
11. When to contact service
Qualified service should be contacted if the warning persists, returns after a normal manufacturer-permitted restart, or affects driving or charging.
12. What the service center may check
Not yet established by verified evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution for Ford P1247
Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
Not yet established by verified evidence.
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10204987: TSB160001
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10204986: LTR3756
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
s TSB 14-0232 to update vehicle model years. ISSUE Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a loss of power due to snow packing in or around the engine air cleaner (ACL) when operated in extreme snow conditions or when equipped with a snowplow. This concern may result in diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0299 and P1247. A low restriction secondary foam filter is now available to resolve this concern. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Remove the ACL cover and element. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-12. 2. Clear any snow and/or ice from the ACL housing inlet. 3. Remove and discard the foam ACL fil
19. Ford P1247 frequently asked questions
What does P1247 mean?
Ford P1247: 12. 2. Clear any snow and/or ice from the ACL housing inlet. 3. Remove and discard the foam ACL fil
Can I drive with P1247?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Can I charge with P1247?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Does P1247 require service?
Qualified service should be contacted if the warning persists, returns after a normal manufacturer-permitted restart, or affects driving or charging.