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P20A5

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P20A5

What does this code mean?

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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.

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TSB 25-2032

FORD

Reported code forms P20A5

Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P20A5 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).

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SSM 53233

FORD

Reported code forms P20A5

Some 2025 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L and built on or before 10-Oct-2024 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P20A5 stored in the powertrain…

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TSB 24-2356

FORD

Reported code forms P20A5

Some 2025 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or before 10-Oct-2024 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P20A5 stored in the PCM.

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TSB 24-2379

FORD

Reported code forms P20A5

Some 2024 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 03-Oct-2024 and equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P20A5 stored in the PCM.

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TSB 24-2055

FORD

Reported code forms P20A5

Some 2023 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P20A5 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

MakeModelModel year
FordF-250 SD2024
FordF-250 SD2023
FordF-350 SD2024
FordF-350 SD2023
FordF-450 SD2024
FordF-450 SD2023
FordF-550 SD2025
FordF-550 SD2024
FordF-550 SD2023
FordF-650 SD2025
FordF-750 SD2025

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