Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak – 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost, 5.0L, 5.2L – Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak
17-2271
22 December 2017

 

This bulletin supersedes 15-0183. Reason for update: Missing or Incorrect Applications

 

Model:

Ford
2015-2017 Edge
2015-2017 F-150
2015-2017 Mustang
2016-2017 Mustang
2016-2017 Explorer
2017 Escape
Lincoln
2017 MKC

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 15-0183 to update the vehicle list and vehicle model years.

Issue: Some 2015-2017 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost engine, 2015-2017 F150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 5.0L engine, 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost, 5.0L engine, 2016-2017 Mustang equipped with a 5.2L engine, 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine or 2017 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak. This may be due to the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor threads leaking.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

Parts

Part Number Description Quantity
TA-24-B Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak - 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln | small light Motorcraft Thread Sealant with PTFE 1
PM-4-A Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak - 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln | small light Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner 1
XO-5W20-QSP Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak - 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln | small light Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil – 5.0L 1
XO-5W30-QSP Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak - 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln | small light Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil – 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.7L 1
XO-5W50-QGT Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak - 2015-2017 Ford & Lincoln | small light Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil – 5.2L 1

 

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.

 

Labor Times

Description Operation No. Time
2015-2017 Edge 2.0L, Mustang 2.3L/5.0L/5.2L, 2016-2017 Explorer 2.3L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP Includes Time To Clean Area And Check/Correct Engine Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 172271A 0.4
2015-2017 F150 2.7L/5.0L, 2017 Escape 2.0L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP Includes Time To Clean Area And Check/Correct Engine Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 172271B 0.7
2015-2017 Edge 2.7L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP Includes Time To Clean Area And Check/Correct Engine Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 172271C 1.4
2017 MKC 2.0L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP Includes Time To Clean Area And Check/Correct Engine Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 172271D 0.5

 

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part: 9278
Condition Code: D8

 

Drive Tool Name
1/4″ Ratchet
1/4″ Torque Wrench
1/4″ 2″ Extension
1/4″ 6″ Extension
1/4″ 7 mm Socket
1/4″ 8 mm Socket
1/4″ 10 mm Socket
1/4″ Power Tool
3/8″ Ratchet
3/8″ Torque Wrench
3/8″ 15 mm Socket
3/8″ 21 mm Socket
3/8″ 3/8″ to 1/2″ Adaptor
3/8″ Torx T-30 Socket
1/2″ Ratchet
1/2″ 27 mm Socket
Trim Tool
Wire Brush

 

Service Procedure

1. Inspect the EOP sensor. Does the EOP sensor exhibit an oil leak at the sensor threads?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00.

2. Remove and reseal the EOP sensor, refer to WSM, Section 303-14. Clean the area as necessary.

3. Inspect and set the engine oil level as needed. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.


 

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