5.0L – Oil Leaks From Valve Cover Gasket – 2015-2017 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10167184

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2309

Summary

Some 2015-2017 MustangeBay logo vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an oil leak from either valve cover gasket. This may be due to the valve covers warping due to excessive heat. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to add fasteners to both valve covers.

 

3 Affected Products

Vehicle

FORDMUSTANGeBay logo2015-2017

 


This bulletin supersedes 19-2260. Reason for update: Incorrect or Incomplete Symptom

 

Model:

FordeBay logo

2015-2017 Mustang

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 19-2260 to update the Issue Statement and Service Procedure.

 

Issue: Some 2015-2017 MustangeBay logo vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an oil leak from either valve cover gasket. This may be due to the valve covers warping due to excessive heat. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to add fasteners to both valve covers.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

  • 2015-2017 MustangeBay logo
  • 5.0L engine
  • Oil leak from either valve cover gasket

 

Parts

DescriptionQuantityPart Number
Valve Cover Bolt (Package Contains 1 Piece, 8 Pieces Required)8JR3Z-00812-B
Strut Tower Brace/Cowl Extension Nut (Package Contains 3 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required)2W712334-S440
Valve Cover Gasket (Left Side)1ER3Z-6584-B

No products found.

Valve Cover Gasket (Right Side)1ER3Z-6584-A
Ford Gasket
  • Geniune OEM part
VCT SealAs NeededBR3Z-6C535-A
Spark Plug SealAs NeededBR3Z-6C535-B
Ford BR3Z-6C535-B - Seal - Valve
  • Genuine FordeBay logo Part BR3Z-6C535-B
  • Engineered by FordeBay logo specifically for your vehicle
  • FordeBay logo quality construction
  • Warrantied by Ford Motor Company
  • Customer will be contacted if core charge applies to part.
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverAs NeededZC-30-AeBay logo
Genuine Ford Fluid ZC-30 Silicone Gasket Remover - 12 oz.
  • Specifically formulated to soften cured RTV and residue left from multi-layer steel gaskets
  • Allows removal of gasket residue with a plastic or wood scraper
  • Safe for aluminum and cast iron gasket surfaces
  • Assures a safe cleaning process without risk of damaging the sealing surface
  • Eliminates the need for metal tools or abrasives for removing gasket residue
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesAs NeededZC-31-B
Motorcraft - Towelette-Metal C (ZC31B)
  • Leading Manufacturer Of High-Quality Products
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Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and SealantAs NeededTA-30
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid TA-31 RTV Silicone Sealant - 5 oz.
  • A specially designed alkoxy cure RTV sealant for high temperature applications
  • Specifically recommended for use with the 7.3L power stroke, 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engine
  • High viscosity material which starts to cure in minutes
  • Non-corrosive sealant
  • Formulated for automotive use
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerAs NeededPM-4-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All Markets Except Canada)As NeededXO-5W20- Q1SP
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada Only)As NeededCXO-5W20- LSP6

 


 


Service Procedure

  1. Remove both valve covers. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01C.

 CAUTION: Use a shop rag to prevent shavings from the drilling process from going into the under side of the valve cover. Thoroughly clean the under side of each valve cover after drilling to remove any shavings which may have entered into the under side of the valve cover. Any shavings left in the valve cover when it is reinstalled on the engine may enter the engine and cause damage to it.

  1. Using a 10 mm (0.394 in) drill bit and drilling from the underside of the valve covers, drill holes through the 5 tabs along the perimeter of the valve covers that do not already have holes. This will allow fasteners to go through them. Use the indented area on each tab as a guide to center the drill bit to make sure the holes are drilled in proper alignment to allow fasteners to pass through them and thread into the corresponding holes in the cylinder head when the valve covers are reinstalled on the engine. (Figure 1, right side shown, left side similar)

Figure 1

valve cover

  1. Reinstall the valve covers onto the engine, adding fasteners through the holes drilled in Step 2. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01C. Follow the revised tightening sequence in Figure 2 for the left valve cover and Figure 3 for the right valve cover. Tighten the fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Figure 2

valve cover

 

Figure 3

valve cover

  1. Make sure the engine oil level is at the proper level after completing the repair.

19-2309
16 October 2019

 


19-2260
28 August 2019

 


 

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