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NHTSA ID Number: 10244801
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2338
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 22-2181 to update the Service Procedure and Part List. Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the valve covers and replace the factory oil pan with a press in place gasket style oil pan.
This bulletin supersedes 22-2181.
Model:
| Ford
2015-2017 Edge |
Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost |
| 2017 Fusion | Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost |
| Lincoln
2017 Continental |
Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost |
| 2016-2017 MKX | Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost |
| 2017 MKZ | Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost |
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 22-2181 to update the Service Procedure and Part List.
Issue: Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the valve covers and replace the factory oil pan with a press in place gasket style oil pan.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- One of the following vehicles:
- 2015-2017 Edge
- 2016-2017 MKX
- 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ
- 2.7L/3.0L Engine
- Oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal
Parts
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description | Unit of Issue | Piece Quantity | Note |
| 9W7Z-19B596-A | 1 | Seal Kit – A/C Compressor Gasket And O-Ring, 1/2 Inch (Edge/MKX) | |||
| DL3Z-19B596-B | 1 | Seal Kit – A/C Compressor Gasket And O-Ring, 5/8 Inch (Continental 2.7L) | |||
HL3Z-19B596-A |
1 | Seal Kit – A/C O-Rings – 3/4 Inch, 1/2 Inch, 5/8 Inch And 3/8 Inch (Fusion/MKZ And Continental 3.0L) | |||
| DS7Z-19B596-A | 1 | Seal Kit – A/C Compressor Gaskets 8 mm, 1/2 Inch, 5/8 Inch (All Models) | |||
| KT4Z-6675-E |
1 | Oil Pan | 1 | 1 | Oil pan is different than the original part |
| KU2Z-6731-A |
1 | Oil Filter Element And O-Ring Seals | 1 | 1 | O-ring seals are only available as an assembly with the oil filter |
| W714265-S442 |
1 | Left Catalytic Converter Nuts | 4 | 2 | |
| FT4Z-6626-A |
1 | Oil Pump Seal | 1 | 1 | |
| BL3Z-9450-A | 1 | Catalytic Converter Gasket | 1 | 1 | |
| FT4Z-6582-F |
1 | Right Valve Cover | 1 | 1 | |
| FT4Z-6582-G |
1 | Left Valve Cover | 1 | 1 | |
| YN-33-A |
As Needed | R-1234yf Refrigerant (All Markets Except Canada) | |||
| HS7Z-19B519-BA | As Needed | R-1234yf Refrigerant (Canada Only) | |||
| YN-35 | As Needed | Refrigerant Oil | |||
| ZC-30-A | As Needed | Motorcraft® Gasket Remover | |||
| TA-357 | As Needed | Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone | |||
| XO- 5W30-Q1SP |
As Needed | Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All Markets Except Canada) | |||
| CXO-5W30-LSP6 |
As Needed | Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada Only) | |||
| PM-4-A | As Needed | Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Compliant With Low Volatile Organic Compound Requirements As Required In Some USA States) | |||
| PM-4-B | As Needed | Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Not Compliant With Volatile Organic Compound Requirements) | |||
| VC-13-G | As Needed | Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets Except Canada) | |||
| CVC-13-G |
As Needed | Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada Only) |
Parts – Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description | Note |
| 1X4Z-9E936-AA |
If Needed | Coil Boot (Fusion 2.7L) | |
| FU7Z-12A402-A |
If Needed | Coil Boot (MKX 2.7L) | |
| FT4Z-6A832-C |
If Needed | Oil Filter And Cap Assembly Kit | Oil cap is only available as an assembly with the oil filter |
Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number package(s) required to repair the vehicle.
Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.
Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.
As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
If Needed indicates the part is not mandatory.
Service Procedure
NOTE: There are internal positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system check valves built into some oil pans and valve covers. Follow the Service Procedure to make sure replacement parts are properly chosen to maintain an operable PCV system.
1. Inspect the valve cover design around the ignition coils on both sides. Does the coil location have the extended plastic protective ribbing as shown in red? (Figure 1)
Figure 1
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 3.
(2). No – proceed to Step 2.
2. Replace both valve covers. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Valve Cover LH and Valve Cover RH. Proceed to Step 3.
3. Remove and discard the oil pan and oil pump seal. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan.
4. Clean and prepare the engine sealing surface. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 General Procedures.
5. Install the new oil pump seal. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan.
6. Apply a 18 mm (0.708 in.) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan where the front cover-to-cylinder block joint areas contact. (Figure 2)
Figure 2
NOTE: The new oil pan does not require the use of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone in any other location.
7. Verify the correct orientation of the new press in place gasket and install the new oil pan. Refer to the WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan.
11 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | EDGE | 2015-2017 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2017 |
| FORD | FUSION ENERGI | 2017 |
| FORD | FUSION HYBRID | 2017 |
| LINCOLN | CONTINENTAL | 2017 |
| LINCOLN | MKX | 2016-2017 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2017 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ HYBRID | 2017 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
23-2338
30 October 2023
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10244801
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NHTSA ID Number: 10224795
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2181
Summary
Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. This article includes detailed steps to achieve proper RTV adhesion. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the oil pan.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2181
17 October 2022
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10224795
MC-10224795-0001.pdf 264.798KB
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NHTSA ID Number: 10168752
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2332
Summary
Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. This article includes detailed steps to achieve proper RTV adhesion. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the oil pan.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
19-2332
04 November 2019
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10168752
MC-10168752-0001.pdf 663.427KB
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NHTSA ID Number: 10164418
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2219
Summary
Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. This article includes detailed steps to achieve proper RTV adhesion. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the oil pan.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
19-2219
09 August 2019
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10164418
MC-10164418-0001.pdf 445.042KB
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost – Oil Pan Leaking
23-2338
30 October
2023
This bulletin supersedes 22-2181.
Model: Ford
2015-2017 Edge
2017 Fusion
Lincoln
2017 Continental
2016-2017 MKX
2017 MKZ Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost
Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost
Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 22-2181 to update the Service Procedure and Part List.
Issue: Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV adhesion. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the valve covers and replace the factory oil pan with a press in place gasket style oil pan.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
• One of the following vehicles:
– 2015-2017 Edge
– 2016-2017 MKX
– 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ
• 2.7L/3.0L Engine
• Oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal Parts
Service Part Number
9W7Z-
19B596-A
DL3Z- 19B596-B
HL3Z- 19B596-A DS7Z- 19B596-A Quantity Description Unit of
Issue
1 Seal Kit – A/C Compressor Gasket And O- Ring, 1/2 Inch (Edge/MKX)
1 Seal Kit – A/C Compressor Gasket And O- Ring, 5/8 Inch (Continental 2.7L)
1 Seal Kit – A/C O-Rings – 3/4 Inch, 1/2 Inch, 5/8 Inch And 3/8 Inch (Fusion/MKZ And Continental 3.0L)
1 Seal Kit – A/C Compressor Gaskets 8 mm, 1/2 Inch, 5/8 Inch (All Models) Piece Quantity Note KT4Z-6675- E
KU2Z-6731- A W714265- 1 Oil Pan
1
Oil Filter Element And O-Ring Seals 1 Left Catalytic Converter Nuts 1 1 Oil pan is different than the original part
1 1 O-ring seals are only available as an assembly with the oil filter
4 2 S442
FT4Z-6626- A
BL3Z-9450- A
FT4Z-6582- F
FT4Z-6582- G
YN-33-A HS7Z- 19B519-BA
YN-35 ZC-30-A TA-357
XO- 5W30- Q1SP
CXO-5W30- LSP6
PM-4-A PM-4-B VC-13-G CVC-13-G 1 1 1 1 As Needed
As Needed
As Needed
As Needed
As Needed
As Needed
As Needed
As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed Oil Pump Seal 1 1
Catalytic Converter Gasket 1 1
Right Valve Cover 1 1
Left Valve Cover 1 1
R-1234yf Refrigerant (All Markets Except Canada) R-1234yf Refrigerant (Canada Only) Refrigerant Oil
Motorcraft® Gasket Remover Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All Markets Except Canada)
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada Only)
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Compliant With Low Volatile Organic Compound Requirements As Required In Some USA States)
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Not Compliant With Volatile Organic Compound Requirements)
Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets Except Canada)
Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada Only) Parts – Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary Service Part Number
1X4Z-9E936-AA FU7Z-12A402-A FT4Z-6A832-C Quantity If Needed
If Needed
If Needed Description
Coil Boot (Fusion 2.7L) Coil Boot (MKX 2.7L) Oil Filter And Cap Assembly Kit Note Oil cap is only available as an assembly with the oil filter Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number package(s) required to repair the vehicle. Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package. Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.
As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as non- whole numbers, including less than 1.
If Needed indicates the part is not mandatory. Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times Description 2017 Continental 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
2017 Continental 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace Both Valve Covers And The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX 2.7L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX 2.7L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace Both Valve Covers And The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
2017 Fusion 2.7L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article)
2017 Fusion 2.7L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace Both Valve Covers And The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
2017 MKZ 3.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of This Article)
2017 MKZ 3.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace Both Valve Covers And The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) Operation No.
232338A 232338B 232338C 232338D 232338E 232338F 232338G 232338H Time 2.9
Hrs.
7.2
Hrs.
3.0
Hrs.
7.6
Hrs.
3.1
Hrs.
7.4
Hrs.
3.1
Hrs.
8.1
Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part: 6675
Condition Code: D8 Service Procedure
NOTE: There are internal positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system check valves built into some oil pans and valve covers. Follow the Service Procedure to make sure replacement parts are properly chosen to maintain an operable PCV system.
1. Inspect the valve cover design around the ignition coils on both sides. Does the coil location have the extended plastic protective ribbing as shown in red? (Figure 1)
Figure 1 (1). Yes – proceed to Step 3. (2). No – proceed to Step 2.
2. Replace both valve covers. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Valve Cover LH and Valve Cover RH. Proceed to Step 3.
3. Remove and discard the oil pan and oil pump seal. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan.
4. Clean and prepare the engine sealing surface. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 General Procedures.
5. Install the new oil pump seal. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan.
6. Apply a 18 mm (0.708 in.) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan where the front cover-to-cylinder block joint areas contact. (Figure 2)
Figure 2 NOTE: The new oil pan does not require the use of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone in any other location.
7. Verify the correct orientation of the new press in place gasket and install the new oil pan. Refer to the WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan. © 2023 Ford Motor Company
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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right de this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
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