NHTSA ID Number: 10241545
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2274
Summary
Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and 2022-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023, may exhibit a low coolant level with engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine oil. This may be caused by an internal oil cooler leak. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to test and replace the oil cooler.
Model:
Ford
2022-2023 Bronco Sport | Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 |
| 2023 Escape | Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 |
| 2022 Escape | Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 |
| Lincoln
2022-2023 Corsair | Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 |
Issue: Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and 2022-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023, may exhibit a low coolant level with engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine oil. This may be caused by an internal oil cooler leak. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to test and replace the oil cooler.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- One of the following vehicles:
- 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape with 1.5L EcoBoost engine
- 2022-2023 Corsair with 2.5L Hybrid engine
- Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023
- Equipped with an engine oil cooler
- Low coolant level
- Oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the oil
Parts
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description | Unit of Issue | Piece Quantity |
| BE8Z-6731-AB | 1 | Oil Filter | 1 | 1 |
| XO-0W20-QFS | As Needed | Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil | ||
| VC-13-G | As Needed | Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant VC-13 |
Parts – Parts To Inspect And Replace As Necessary
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description | Unit of Issue | Piece Quantity |
| KS7Z-6B856-A | If Needed | Oil Cooler (2.5L HEV) | 1 | If Needed |
| HX7Z-6B856-A | If Needed | Oil Cooler (1.5L EcoBoost) | 1 | If Needed |
Service Procedure
1. Remove the oil cooler. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
2. Drain the oil and coolant from the oil cooler.
3. Cap one coolant port of the oil cooler using an appropriate cap or plug.
4. Connect a rubber tipped blow gun to shop air regulated to 103 kPa (15 psi), and insert the tip into the other coolant port of the oil cooler.
5. Completely submerge the oil cooler into a suitable container of water and apply regulated shop air to the cooler for 10 seconds.
6. Do air bubbles continually escape from the oil passages around the oil filter or cylinder block mating areas?
(1). Yes – the oil cooler has failed internally. Replace the oil cooler. Refer to WSM Section 303-01. Determine engine condition and repair as necessary outside of this article.
(2). No – drain and blow out the water from the coolant and oil passages and reinstall the oil cooler. Refer to WSM Section 303-00. Perform normal WSM diagnostics for the vehicle symptom outside of this article.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2022-2023 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2022-2023 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2022-2023 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
23-2274
29 August 2023
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- High-quality additives protect against leaks and won’t harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finish
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape 1.5L, 2022-2023 Corsair 2.5L Hybrid – Oil In Coolant And/Or Coolant In Oil – Built On 01-Sep-2022 And Through 06-Apr- 2023
23-2274
29 August
2023 Model:
Ford
2022-2023 Bronco Sport Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost 2023 Escape 2022 Escape Lincoln
2022-2023 Corsair Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost
Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost
Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023 Engine: 2.5L Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Issue: Some 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and 2022-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023, may exhibit a low coolant level with engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine oil. This may be caused by an internal oil cooler leak. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to test and replace the oil cooler.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
• One of the following vehicles:
– 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape with 1.5L EcoBoost engine
– 2022-2023 Corsair with 2.5L Hybrid engine
• Built on 01-Sep-2022 and through 06-Apr-2023
• Equipped with an engine oil cooler
• Low coolant level
• Oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the oil Parts
Service Part Number Quantity Description Unit of Piece Quantity BE8Z-6731-AB XO-0W20-QFS VC-13-G 1
As Needed
As Needed Oil Filter 1 1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil
Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant VC-13 Parts – Parts To Inspect And Replace As Necessary
Service Part Number Quantity Description Unit of Issue Piece Quantity KS7Z-6B856-A If Needed Oil Cooler (2.5L HEV) 1 If Needed HX7Z-6B856-A If Needed Oil Cooler (1.5L EcoBoost) 1 If Needed
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
PW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified SIS part coverage tool. Labor Times
Description Operation
No. Time 2022-2023 Bronco Sport/Escape 1.5L: Remove/Install Oil Cooler And Diagnose Replace Or Reinstall Oil Cooler Includes Time To Drain And Blow Out Cooler If Reinstalling Existing Cooler (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
2022-2023 Corsair 2.5L: Remove/Install Oil Cooler And Diagnose Replace Or Reinstall Oil Cooler Includes Time To Drain And Blow Out Cooler If Reinstalling Existing Cooler (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 232274A 232274B 0.8
Hrs. 0.7
Hrs.
Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 6B856 Condition Code: 01
Service Procedure
1. Remove the oil cooler. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
2. Drain the oil and coolant from the oil cooler.
3. Cap one coolant port of the oil cooler using an appropriate cap or plug.
4. Connect a rubber tipped blow gun to shop air regulated to 103 kPa (15 psi), and insert the tip into the other coolant port of the oil cooler.
5. Completely submerge the oil cooler into a suitable container of water and apply regulated shop air to the cooler for 10 seconds.
6. Do air bubbles continually escape from the oil passages around the oil filter or cylinder block mating areas?
(1). Yes – the oil cooler has failed internally. Replace the oil cooler. Refer to WSM Section 303-01. Determine engine condition and repair as necessary outside of this article.
(2). No – drain and blow out the water from the coolant and oil passages and reinstall the oil cooler. Refer to WSM Section 303-00. Perform normal WSM diagnostics for the vehicle symptom outside of this article. © 2023 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 current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right de this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
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