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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
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN5.2L – Oil Leak From Oil Filter Area – Built On 24-Jan-2017 And Through 15- Sep-2017 | 18-2159
01 June 2018 |
Model:
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
- Remove the underbody shields. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01D. (Figures 1 – 2)
Figure 1
Figure 2
- 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.
- Remove the generator. Refer to WSM, Section 414-02.
- Remove the oil filter. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.
- Disconnect the oil cooler lines from the oil filter adapter and discard the O-rings. (Figure 3)
Figure 3
- Replace the oil filter adapter and gasket. Tighten the 4 oil filter adapter bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Connect the oil cooler lines to the oil filter adapter with new O-rings. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Install the generator. Refer to WSM, Section 414-01.
- Install the underbody shields. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01D. (Figures 1 – 2)
- Add engine oil as needed to reach the correct oil level on the
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Manufacturer Communications
18-2159
01 June 2018
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