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NHTSA ID Number: 10225451
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2386
Summary
Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine may experience low oil pressure at idle after an oil change. This condition may be caused by a broken anti-drain back oil plug in the oil filter adapter. The anti-drain back oil plug is now available to be serviced separately from the oil filter adapter. To correct this condition, follow this service procedure to replace the anti-drain back oil plug.
Model:
| Ford
2018-2021 F-150 |
Issue: Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine may experience low oil pressure at idle after an oil change. This condition may be caused by a broken anti-drain back oil plug in the oil filter adapter. The anti-drain back oil plug is now available to be serviced separately from the oil filter adapter. To correct this condition, follow this service procedure to replace the anti-drain back oil plug.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet the following criteria:
Parts
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description |
| ML3Z-6A606-A | 1 | Anti-Drain Back Oil Plug |
| XO-5W30-QFA | As Needed | Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil |
As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Service Procedure
1. Remove the oil filter cap and the oil filter.
2. Inspect the inside bottom of the oil filter adapter for a broken anti-drain back oil plug. Is the plug damaged?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 3.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Proceed to Step 4 and continue with diagnostics. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 Engine System > General Information, Diagnosis and Testing.
3. Remove and discard the damaged anti-drain back oil plug and replace it with a new anti-drain back oil plug.
Removal and installation of the anti-drain back oil plug
4. Reinstall the oil filter and oil filter cap.
5. Check the oil level at normal engine operating temperature. Is the oil level at the proper level?
(1). Yes – repair is complete.
(2). No – add engine oil until the proper engine oil level is achieved.
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | F-150 | 2018-2021 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2386
17 October 2022
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10225451
MC-10225451-0001.pdf 103.358KB
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 3.0L Diesel – Low Oil Pressure At Idle 22-2386 17 October 2022 Model: Ford 2018-2021 F-150 Engine: 3.0L diesel Issue: Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine may experience low oil pressure at idle after an oil change. This condition may be caused by a broken anti-drain back oil plug in the oil filter adapter. The anti-drain back oil plug is now available to be serviced separately from the oil filter adapter. To correct this condition, follow this service procedure to replace the anti-drain back oil plug. Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet the following criteria: • 2018-2021 F-150 • 3.0L diesel • Low oil pressure at idle after an oil change Parts Service Part Number Quantity Description ML3Z-6A606-A 1 Anti-Drain Back Oil Plug XO-5W30-QFA As Needed Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1. Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. Labor Times Description 2018-2021 F-150 3.0L Diesel: Inspect And Replace The Anti-Drain Back Oil Plug Includes Time To Check And Correct Engine Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) Operation No. 222386A Time 0.3 Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 6A606 Condition Code: 01 Service Procedure 1. Remove the oil filter cap and the oil filter. 2. Inspect the inside bottom of the oil filter adapter for a broken anti-drain back oil plug. Is the plug damaged? (1). Yes – proceed to Step 3. (2). No – this article does not apply. Proceed to Step 4 and continue with diagnostics. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 Engine System > General Information, Diagnosis and Testing. 3. Remove and discard the damaged anti-drain back oil plug and replace it with a new anti-drain back oil plug. Removal and installation of the anti-drain back oil plug 4. Reinstall the oil filter and oil filter cap. 5. Check the oil level at normal engine operating temperature. Is the oil level at the proper level? (1). Yes – repair is complete. (2). No – add engine oil until the proper engine oil level is achieved. © 2022 Ford Motor Company All rights reserved. NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was ight to supersede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
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