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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  | Motorcraft Thread Sealant with PTFE | 1 |
| PM-4-A | Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner | 1 |
| XO-5W20-QSP | Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil – 5.0L | 1 |
| XO-5W30-QSP | Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil – 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.7L | 1 |
| XO-5W50-QGT | 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 |
| 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.
