5.4L 2V And 6.8L 2V Engine - Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

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TSB 13-6-9	5.4L 2V AND 6.8L 2V ENGINE – EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Publication Date: June 10, 2013

FORD

2011-2013 E-Series

The article supersedes TSB 13-5-4 to update the warranty causal part number and the vehicle line application.

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2013 E-Series vehicles equipped with a 5.4L 2V or 6.8L 2V engine and built on or before 11/12/2012 may exhibit excessive oil consumption determined as less than 4,800 km (3,000 miles) driven per 0.95L (1 qt) engine oil consumed.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Is engine oil consumption determined to be excessive following the Excessive Engine Oil Consumption test? Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00.
1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
2. No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 for normal diagnostics.
Remove engine. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.
Replace all valve seals. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.
Install engine. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.

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WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: 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.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
130609A	2011-2013 Econoline 5.4L: Replace All Valve Seals Includes Time To Remove And Install Engine	13.0 Hrs.
130609A	2011-2013 Econoline 6.8L: Replace All Valve Seals Includes Time To Remove And Install Engine	14.1 Hrs.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
6571	33

13-06-09

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