Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye – Ford Lincoln & Mercury

2017 Ford F-150

SSM 47550 Multiple Vehicle Lines – Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye.   The new white fluorescent … Read more

Spark Plug Thread Damage – 1997-2008 Ford Lincoln Mercury

Spark plug thread damage. The cylinder heads on some 1997-2008 Ford cars and light trucks with the 4.6, 5.4 or 6.8L two-valve engine can exhibit missing or stripped spark plug threads.   A new kit, called LOCK-N-STITCH, is available to repair the tread damage.   The kit contains special aluminum inserts and a tool to properly install them. … Read more