2.0L ECOBOOST – FUEL ODOR

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TSB 15-0096

2.0L ECOBOOST – FUEL ODOR

Publication Date: June 10, 2015

FORD: 2013-2014 Edge
2013-2015 Escape, Explorer, Focus, Fusion
LINCOLN: 2013-2015 MKZ
2015 MKC

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013-2015 Escape, Fusion, Explorer, MKZ, Focus ST and 2013-2014 Edge and 2015 MKC vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engines may exhibit fuel odor originating from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.Inspect the PCV hose to make sure it is properly connected to the valve cover and the low pressure intake duct.

a.For Escape and Focus ST vehicles remove the cowl panel grille to access the hose. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-02.
b.For Edge vehicles remove the air cleaner outlet pipe to access the hose. Refer to WSM, Section 303-12.
2.Does the PCV hose exhibit a fuel smell or was the hose disconnected?

a.Yes – replace hose and reassemble vehicle.
b.No – Refer to WSM, Section 303-13 for normal diagnosis.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
EJ7Z-6758-B Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Assembly


OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

150096A 2013-2015 Escape, 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose Includes Time To Remove And Install The Cowl Panel Grille (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.5 Hr.
150096A 2013-2015 Focus ST, 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose Includes Time To Remove And Install The Cowl Panel Grille (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.4 Hr.
150096A 2013-2014 Edge 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose Includes Time To Remove And Install The Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.3 Hr.
150096A 2013-2015 Fusion, MKZ, Explorer, 2015 MKC 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.2 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6758 49