5.2L – Oil Leak From Oil Filter Area – 2017 Ford Mustang

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NHTSA ID Number: 10143075

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB18-2159

 

Summary

Some 2017 Mustang GT350 vehicles built on 24-Jan-2017 and through 15-Sep-2017 may exhibit an oil leak in the oil filter area. This may be due to the engine oil pressure sensor. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD MUSTANG 2017

 


TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

5.2L – Oil Leak From Oil Filter Area – Built On 24-Jan-2017 And Through 15- Sep-2017

18-2159

01 June 2018

 

Model:

Ford
2017 Mustang

 

Issue: Some 2017 Mustang GT350 vehicles built on 24-Jan-2017 and through 15-Sep-2017 may exhibit an oil leak in the oil filter area. This may be due to the engine oil pressure sensor.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

Parts

Description Quantity Part Number
Oil Filter Adapter 1 HR3Z-6881-A
Motorcraft® Oil Filter (FL-2062) 1 FT4Z-6731-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 1 XO-5W50-QGT
Oil Cooler Line To Adapter O-ring 2 FR3Z-00815-A

 

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

 

Labor Times

Description Operation No. Time
2017 Mustang 5.2L: Inspect And Replace The Oil Filter Adapter (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 182159A 1.7

Hrs.

 

Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part: 6881
Condition Code: D8

 

 

 

Drive Tool Name
1/4″ Power Tool
1/4″ Ratchet
1/4″ Torque Wrench
1/4″ 7 mm Socket
1/4″ 13 mm Socket
1/4″ 3″ Extension
3/8″ Power Tool
3/8″ Ratchet
3/8″ Torque Wrench
3/8″ 10 mm Socket
3/8″ 15 mm Socket
3/8″ 3″ Extension
3/8″ 16″ Extension
3/8″ Torx® T50
Small Trim Tool
Pick Tool

 

 

Service Procedure

  1. Remove the underbody shields. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01D. (Figures 1 – 2)

Figure 1

underbody shields

 

Figure 2

underbody shields

 

  1. Inspect the oil filter adapter. Is an oil leak evident from the engine oil pressure sensor?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 for normal oil leak diagnostics.

  1. Remove the generator. Refer to WSM, Section 414-02.
  2. Remove the oil filter. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.
  3. Disconnect the oil cooler lines from the oil filter adapter and discard the O-rings. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

oil cooler lines

 

  1. Replace the oil filter adapter and gasket. Tighten the 4 oil filter adapter bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  2. Connect the oil cooler lines to the oil filter adapter with new O-rings. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  3. Install the generator. Refer to WSM, Section 414-01.
  4. Install the underbody shields. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01D. (Figures 1 – 2)
  5. Add engine oil as needed to reach the correct oil level on the

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

18-2159
01 June 2018

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10143075

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