5.0L – Engine Oil Leak From The Engine Block – 2022-2023 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10238287

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2194

Summary

Some 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles built on 23-August-2022 and through 30-April-2023 equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter adaptor to engine block mounting area. This may be due to block porosity just below the oil filter adapter near the main bearing cap outer bolt. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the engine block for a porosity leak.

 


Model:

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2022-2023 F-150

Built on 23-Aug-2022 and through 30-Apr-2023Engine: 5.0L

 

Issue: Some 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles built on 23-August-2022 and through 30-April-2023 equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter adaptor to engine block mounting area. This may be due to block porosity just below the oil filter adapter near the main bearing cap outer bolt. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the engine block for a porosity leak.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

  • 2022-2023 F-150
  • Built on 23-August-2022 and through 30-Apr-2023
  • 5.0L engine
  • Oil leak from the oil filter adapter area

 

Parts

Service Part NumberQuantityDescriptionUnit of IssuePiece QuantityNote
ML3Z-6009-D1Engine Short Block Assembly11
BR3Z-6A340-A

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1Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Washer11
JR3Z-6065-C20Cylinder Head Bolt120
W714735-S4392Engine Mount Bracket-to-Engine Bolt46
JL3Z-6379-A8Flexplate to Crankshaft Bolt18
W715211-S4391Left Engine Mount Through Bolt41
W713244-S4391Left Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolt43
7L1Z-4B496-C
Genuine Ford 7L1Z-4B496-C Bolt
  • Genuine OEM Replacement Part
  • Brand Name: FordeBay logo
  • Model Number: 7L1Z-4B496-C
  • Item weight: 1.6 ounces

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2Front Driveshaft-to-Pinion Flange Bolt and Washer Assembly12
AA5Z-6714-A
Genuine Ford Parts AA5Z-6714-A Oil Filter

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1Engine Oil Filter11
ML3Z-6584-B1Right Camshaft and Carrier Assembly Gasket11
ML3Z-6584-C1Left Camshaft and Carrier Assembly Gasket11
ML3Z-6051-H1Right Cylinder Head Gasket11
ML3Z-6051-G1Left Cylinder Head Gasket
ML3Z-6020-C1Front Engine Cover Gasket – Right11
ML3Z-6020-D1Front Engine Cover Gasket – Center11
ML3Z-6020-E1Front Engine Cover Gasket – Left11
W520514-S440

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4Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Manifold Nut14
W716530-S4401RH Engine Mount-to-Frame Nut42
W520113-S440

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1Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nut44
W715618-S437eBay logo1Torque Converter-to-Flexplate Nut44
ML3Z-6A642-C1Oil Cooler Assembly11
F1VY-8507-A
Genuine Ford Parts - Gasket - Water Pump (F1VY-8507-A)
  • Vehicle Specific
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • FordeBay logo Quality Assured
  • OEM, Not After Market
  • Vehicle Specific

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1Coolant Pump O-ring Seal51
JT4Z-9E583-A1High Pressure Fuel Pump O-ring Seal11
GK2Z-6700-A1Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Assembly11
ML3Z-9J323-B1High Pressure Fuel Pump-to-Fuel Rail Tube Assembly11
ML3Z-9J323-C1High Pressure Fuel Rail-to-Fuel Rail Tube Assembly11
ML3Z-3B478-A1Front Driveshaft CV Joint Boot Clamp11
ML3Z-3B478-B1Rear Driveshaft CV Joint Boot Clamp11
BR3Z-8255-A
Ford Seal - THERMOST
  • Country Of Origin: United States
  • Model Number: BR3Z-8255-A
  • Item Package Dimension: 6.0" L x 7.0" W x 8.0" H
  • Item Package Weight: 4.0 lb

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1Thermostat Housing Seal11
JR3Z-6701-A1Rear Crankshaft Seal11
W714870-S4304Exhaust Manifold Nut416
FR3Z-9448-A2Exhaust Manifold Gasket12
W714869-S9014Exhaust Manifold Stud416
W702600-S4391Steering Shaft Bolt11
W718644-S4392Frame to Cab Mounting Bolt46
DL3Z-19B596-B

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1A/C Compressor O Ring and Gasket11
DS7Z-19B596-A
Ford KIT - AIR CONDI
  • Geniune OEM part

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1A/C Compressor Seal11
BC3Z-8590-F1Lower Radiator to Radiator Hose Seal11
VC-13-G
Ford Genuine Fluid VC-13-G Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant - 1 Gallon
  • Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
  • Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
  • 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
  • Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
  • Contains a bittering agent

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As NeededMotorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets Except Canada)
CVC-13-GeBay logoAs NeededMotorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada Only)
XO-5W20-Q1SPAs NeededMotorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All Markets Except Canada)
CXO-5W20-LSP6As NeededMotorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada Only)
PM-20
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid PM-20 DOT-4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid - 16 oz.
  • New low viscosity formulation, faster response at lower temperatures
  • Recommended for new ABS brake systems with stability control
  • Check brake fluid reservoir cap or master cylinder reservoir, owner guide and/or workshop manual for proper brake fluid usage
  • Required for certain vehicles beginning in 2012-2013 model years
  • Meets FMVSS DOT-4 and ISO4925 Class-6 standards

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As NeededMotorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid

Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.

Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.

Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.

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.

If Needed indicates the part is not mandatory.

 

Parts

Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary

Service Part NumberQuantityDescriptionUnit of IssuePiece Quantity
AA5Z-9C587-AIf NeededFuel Pump Assembly Tappet11
JR3Z-12A227-AIf NeededCrankshaft Position Sensor Ring11
JL3Z-9439-AIf NeededIntake Manifold Gasket18

 

Service Procedure

1. Inspect the engine block just below the oil filter adapter mounting area near the main bearing cap outer bolt. Does the location show signs of oil leaking at the engine block? (Figure 1)

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual section 300-00, Oil Leak Inspection.

2. Replace the engine short block. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01E, Removal > Disassembly > Engine.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoF-1502022-2023

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

23-2194
19 June 2023

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10238287

MC-10238287-0001.pdf 206.009KB

 


 

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