3.0L EcoBoost – Appears To Have Low Oil Level – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA ID Number: 10209382

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 50639

Summary

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When checking the engine oil level after shutting off the engine wait at least 15 minutes prior to checking in order to allow the oil to drain back to the oil pan. The engine oil level can be checked immediately if the engine has not been started. When changing the engine oil the engine needs to be at normal operating temperature and the oil filter removed before draining the oil. Allow the oil pan to drain completely for up to 5 minutes. Check oil level after filling by following the oil level check procedure.

 


2022 Ford Explorer
2022 Ford Explorer

 


APPLICABLE VEHICLES

2020 – 2022 CAR: TV U611N AVIATOR
2020 – 2022 CAR: TW U625N EXPLORER

 


6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoEXPLORER2020-2022
LINCOLNeBay logoAVIATOR2020-2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 50639 – 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator – 3.0L EcoBoost – Appears To Have Low Oil Level

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10209382

MC-10209382-0001.pdf 114.312KB

 


 

NHTSA ID Number: 10186600

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49449

Summary

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owners Guide, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When checking the engine oil level after shutting off the engine wait at least 15 minutes prior to checking in order to allow the oil to drain back to the oil pan. The engine oil level can be checked immediately if the engine has not been started. When changing the engine oil the engine needs to be at normal operating temperature and the oil filter removed before draining the oil. Allow the oil pan to drain completely for up to 5 minutes. Check oil level after filling by following the oil level check procedure.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 49449 – 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator – 3.0L EcoBoost – Appears To Have Low Oil Level

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10186600

MC-10186600-0001.pdf 113.266KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10179176

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49104

 

Summary

Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owners Guide, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When checking the engine oil level after shutting off the engine wait at least 15 minutes prior to checking in order to allow the oil to drain back to the oil pan. The engine oil level can be checked immediately if the engine has not been started. When changing the engine oil the engine needs to be at normal operating temperature and the oil filter removed before draining the oil. Allow the oil pan to drain completely for up to 5 minutes. Check oil level after filling by following the oil level check procedure.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

SSM 49104 – 2020 Explorer/Aviator – 3.0L EcoBoost – Appears To Have Low Oil Level

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10179176

MC-10179176-0001.pdf 75.726KB

 


 

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