Coolant Leak at the Rear of the Engine – 2014 Ford F-150

TSB 14-0103

3.7L ENGINE – BUILT 1/23/2014 AND THROUGH 3/30/2014 – COOLANT LEAK AT HEATER HOSE NEAR INTAKE MANIFOLD

 

FORD:

2014 F-150

 

ISSUE:

Some 2014 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine and built 1/23/14 and through 3/30/14 may exhibit a coolant leak at the rear of the engine at the heater hose. In certain conditions the heater hose may contact the intake manifold and create a coolant leak.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Inspect the small heater hose near the bulkhead and intake manifold area.
2. Is the heater hose leaking and/or exhibiting signs of contact with the intake manifold? (Figure 1)
   1. Yes – replace the heater hose and refill the cooling system. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03. Proceed to Step 3.
   2. No – proceed to Step 3.

Figure 1 – 14-0103

 

3. Using a frameless handheld hacksaw with a metal blade, trim the casting boss from the intake manifold flush with the adjoining sensor mount. (Figures 2 and 3)

Figure 2 – 14-0103

 

Figure 3 – 14-0103

 

PART NUMBERPART NAME
BL3Z-18472-D	Hose – Heater Water
VC-3-B	Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated

 

OPERATIONDESCRIPTIONTIME
140103A	2014 F-150 3.7L: Inspect Heater Hose And Trim Casting Boss On Intake Manifold. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.2 Hr.
140103B	2014 F-150 3.7L: Inspect, Replace Heater Hose And Trim Casting Boss On Intake Manifold. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.6 Hr.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
9424	91