NHTSA ID Number: 10176843
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2207
Summary
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust at start up after a cold soak. This may be due to oil entering the left side turbocharger turbine housing. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the left side turbocharger oil supply tube with a revised part.
Model:
2018-2020 F-150
Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost
Issue: Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust at start up after a cold soak. This may be due to oil entering the left side turbocharger turbine housing. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the left side turbocharger oil supply tube with a revised part.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- 2018-2020 F-150
- 2.7L EcoBoost engine
- Customer concern of excessive white or blue smoke from the exhaust at start up after a cold soak
NOTE: Part quantity refers to the number of that service part number required, which may be different than the number of individual pieces. Service part numbers contain 1 piece unless otherwise stated. “As Needed” indicates the part is required but the number may vary or is not a whole number; parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Parts
| Description | Quantity | Part Number |
| Left Turbo Oil Supply Tube | 1 | JU7Z-9T516-A |
| EGR Tube Gasket | 1 | JT4Z-9E464-C |
| EGR Tube Gasket | 1 | JT4Z-9E933-A |
Service Procedure
1. Does the customer concern include oil consumption, drivability symptoms, or any other concern along with smoke from the exhaust?
(1). Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnostic (PC/ED) Manual for normal diagnosis.
(2). No – proceed to Step 2.
2. Replace the left side turbocharger oil supply tube. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04F.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | F-150 | 2018-2020 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
20-2207
22 June 2020
MC-10176843-0001.pdf 205.254KB
- Formulated for engines with 75,000 miles or more, Valvoline MaxLife High Mileage synthetic blend is formulated with seal conditioners to help prevent oil leaks and reduce oil consumption
- Delivers 20% better wear protection and 15% better sludge defense than industry standards to help prevent engine breakdown
- Extra detergents safeguard against friction, corrosion and deposits to keep high-mileage engines clean
- Advanced friction-fighting additives help maximize performance and improve fuel efficiency
- Provides performance benefits for high mileage, new and re-built engines alike
- Mobil 1 advanced full-synthetic motor oil 5W-30 utilizes Mobil 1’s signature Triple Action Formula to deliver outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness.
- Helps protect critical engine parts for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes,* controlling oxidation to prevent oil breakdown and maintaining excellent viscosity
- Meets ILSAC GF-6 standards to help provide low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear protection while keeping your engine clean and helping to improve your fuel economy
- Mobil 1 is specially formulated to help remove sludge and lower engine temperatures
- Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 degrees F) and low temperature protection (to -30 degrees F)
- 6X better wear protection on critical engine parts than industry standards**
- 1.3X better sludge protection than industry standards*
- 3X Stronger against viscosity breakdown than leading full synthetic^
- Protection for 10,000 miles between oil changes
- As measured in Sequence VH sludge test vs. API SP limits
- Designed for vehicles with 75,000 miles or more, Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic High Mileage Motor Oil helps maximize engine life and performance for the many miles still ahead
- Formulated with seal conditioners to help prevent oil leaks, reduce oil consumption, and improve fuel economy
- Delivers 50% stronger wear protection than industry standards for superior defense against friction and wear
- Provides 20% stronger sludge defense than industry standards to protect against harmful buildup and deposits
- Offers 2.5X better heat protection than industry standards to safeguard engines in extreme conditions
- Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
- Delivers 40% stronger wear protection than industry standards to reduce friction and improve fuel economy
- Provides 15% better deposit defense vs. industry standards, keeping engines cleaner for smoother performance and longer-lasting protection
- Up to 2.5X better heat protection vs. industry standards to fight harmful sludge formation and thermal breakdown
- Engineered for excellent low-temperature flow, reducing metal-to-metal contact during cold starts — when most engine wear typically occurs
Last update on 2026-05-31 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
SEOCONTENT-START
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 Operation No. Time 2018-2020 F-150 2.7L EcoBoost: Replace The Left Side Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 202207A 1.2 Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 9T516 Condition Code: 42
SEOCONTENT-END
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.