Intake Manifold Coolant Leak or Weep from Passenger Side Gasket – 1999-2000 Ford

COOLING SYSTEM – COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000 – VEHICLES WITH 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V ENGINE ENGINE – 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V – COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000

 

FORD:

1999-2000 MUSTANG 2000 ECONOLINE, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, F-150, SUPER DUTY F SERIES

 

The intake manifold may leak or weep coolant from passenger side gasket at right rear corner of head-to-manifold joint.

 

ACTION:

A new unique passenger side intake manifold gasket has been developed for service and will be available in production later in 2000.

This gasket is not to be used on the driver’s side.

When ordering parts, continue using the existing left side gasket and use the revised gasket for the right side.

NOTE: TAKE EXTREME CAUTION NOT TO ALLOW FOREIGN MATERIAL TO ENTER INTAKE PASSAGES WHILE MANIFOLD IS REMOVED. USE TAPE TO COVER INTAKE PORTS IN HEAD WHILE MANIFOLD IS REMOVED FOR GASKET SERVICE.

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
YL3Z-9439-AA	Intake Manifold Gasket – Passenger Side