[whunderwood]

Fellas: I was pulling a little 5' x 10' trailer last weekend with my 2019 F150 3.0 Powerstroke, and my check engine light came on. Turns out it was the P026A, and with a little research, could mean a few things. I have a Addictive Desert Designs pre-runner bumper with an aluminum skidplate that is literally right in front of the intercooler. Please see attached pictures. Any suggestions as to how to fix this? I could drill a few 'speed' holes in the skidplate to help with the airflow. Any other advice is always welcome. Much appreciated.

 

[whunderwood]

Yes, it is removable, but I like having it there, so that's why I was thinking about putting some holes/slats in the aluminum.

Other than checking the coolant level, what else can I rule out easily with the P026A code? Thanks for the reply, Dunrollin.

 

[whunderwood]

Thanks for the replies. Am I safe to assume that the 'louvers' can open or close, depending on intake air temp?

I am planning on drilling a few 3" circles (used far too much painters blue tape, trust me) when the hole saw bit comes in from Amazon tomorrow, then taking a cut off wheel, and connecting them, to make a good sized 'slot' to promote airflow. Skidplate is aluminum, and kind of have one shot at this, so bouncing around different designs for sure.

Thoughts?