NHTSA ID Number: 10183567
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49318
Summary
For 2011-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine when installing a replacement secondary timing chain tensioner (6K254) or secondary timing chain guide (6K297), it is necessary to replace both components as a pair, using the latest level parts. Make sure to use secondary timing chain tensioner part number ML3Z-6K254-A and secondary timing chain guide part number ML3Z-6K297-A.
20 Affected Products
Vehicles
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2011 – 2014 TRUCK: F6 F150/LINCOLN MARK LT
2018 – 2020 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2015 – 2017 TRUCK: FC P552N F-150
2012 – 2013 CAR: ZF S197N MUSTANG
2011 – 2014 CAR: ZF S197N MUSTANG
2019 – 2020 CAR: ZG S550N MUSTANG
2015 – 2020 CAR: ZG S550N MUSTANG
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
SSM 49318 – 2011-2020 F-150/Mustang – 5.0L – Updated Secondary Chain Tensioner Service Part Compatibility
- 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
- Helps extend engine life, even in severe conditions
- Protects for 15,000 miles – guaranteed*
- Contains additives to help fight sludge
- Keeps your engine running like new
- High Mileage for engines 75,000+ miles
- Helps extend engine life of higher mileage vehicles
- Protects for 15,000 miles – guaranteed*
- Contains additives to help fight sludge
- Keeps your engine running like new
- Phosphorus Replacement Technology helps extend emission system life
- Superior dispersancy that fights sludge build up
- Exceptional oil burn-off protection exceeding industry standards* | Seal conditioners to help reduce leaks
- Advanced additives that help prevent engine wear | Improved Fuel Economy**
- Meets or exceeds the following specifications: API SP/SN PLUS/SN/SM | ILSAC GF-6 | Meets Ford WSS-M2C946-B1 | Meets Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 | * Based on API and ACEA volatility specifications | ** In 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 grades versus industry specifications
- 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
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