TSB 17-2271 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost, 5.0L, 5.2L – Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak

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TSB 17-2271 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost, 5.0L, 5.2L – Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Sensor Oil Leak     
22 December 2017

 

This bulletin supersedes 15-0183. Reason for update: Missing or Incorrect Applications

 

Model:
Ford
2015-2017 Edge
2015-2017 F-150
2015-2017 Mustang
2016-2017 Mustang
2016-2017 Explorer
2017 Escape
Lincoln
2017 MKC

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 15-0183 to update the vehicle list and vehicle model years.

 

Issue: Some 2015-2017 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.7L EcoBoost engine, 2015-2017 F150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 5.0L engine, 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost, 5.0L engine, 2016-2017 Mustang equipped with a 5.2L engine, 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine or 2017 Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak. This may be due to the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor threads leaking.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

Parts
Part Number     Description     Quantity
TA-24-B     Motorcraft Thread Sealant with PTFE     1
PM-4-A             Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner     1
XO-5W20-QSP     Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil – 5.0L     1
XO-5W30-QSP     Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil – 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.7L     1
XO-5W50-QGT     Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil – 5.2L     1

 

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
2015-2017 Edge 2.0L, Mustang 2.3L/5.0L/5.2L, 2016-2017 Explorer 2.3L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP

Includes Time To Clean Area And Check/Correct Engine Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor

Operations)     172271A     0.4

 

2015-2017 F150 2.7L/5.0L, 2017 Escape 2.0L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP Includes Time To Clean Area And

Check/Correct Engine Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)     172271B     0.7

 

2015-2017 Edge 2.7L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP Includes Time To Clean Area And Check/Correct Engine

Oil Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)     172271C     1.4

 

2017 MKC 2.0L: Inspect And Reseal The EOP Includes Time To Clean Area And Check/Correct Engine Oil

Level (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)     172271D     0.5

 

Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:     9278
Condition Code:     D8
 
Drive     Tool Name
1/4″     Ratchet
1/4″     Torque Wrench
1/4″     2″ Extension
1/4″     6″ Extension
1/4″     7 mm Socket
1/4″     8 mm Socket
1/4″     10 mm Socket
1/4″     Power Tool
3/8″     Ratchet
3/8″     Torque Wrench
3/8″     15 mm Socket
3/8″     21 mm Socket
3/8″     3/8″ to 1/2″ Adaptor
3/8″     Torx T-30 Socket
1/2″     Ratchet
1/2″     27 mm Socket
    Trim Tool
    Wire Brush

 
Service Procedure

1. Inspect the EOP sensor. Does the EOP sensor exhibit an oil leak at the sensor threads?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00.

2. Remove and reseal the EOP sensor, refer to WSM, Section 303-14. Clean the area as necessary.

3. Inspect and set the engine oil level as needed. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.