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Article No.
04-4-3

03/08/04

ENGINE - OIL LEAK FROM DIPSTICK OR FRONT OR
REAR CRANKSHAFT SEALS - HEATED PCV SERVICE
KIT - 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE

FORD:
2005 ESCAPE

ISSUE
Some 2005 Escape vehicles may exhibit engine oil leaking from the dipstick tube or the front or rear crankshaft seals. This condition is likely due to positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) freezing when the ambient temperature is below -30° C (-20° F), allowing engine oil pressure to build up.

ACTION
Perform oil leak diagnostics as outlined in Workshop Manual Section 303-00. With a blacklight, inspect for leaks at the oil dipstick tube and at the front and rear crank seals. If leaks are verified, order and install Heated PCV Kit number 5L8Z-6A666-AA. Replace PCV components as directed per the instruction sheet included in the Kit.

Parts Block
5L8Z-6A666-AA - Heated PCV Kit

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION: 040403A
DESCRIPTION: Install Heated PCV Kit (Includes Time To Perform Engine Oil Leak Diagnostics As Outlined In Workshop Manual Section 303-00)
TIME: 0.8 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 6A666
CONDITION CODE: 42

 

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Engine

01-024/04

2005 TRIBUTE (3.0L ONLY) - OIL LEAK FROM
DIPSTICK OR FRONT OR REAR CRANKSHAFT SEALS

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2005 Tribute (3.0L Only)

DESCRIPTION
Some 2005 V-6 Tributes may exhibit engine oil leaking from the dipstick tube or the front or rear crankshaft seals. This condition is likely due to positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve freezing when the ambient temperature is below -)30 C (-22 F), allowing engine oil pressure to build up.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify concern.

2. Perform oil leak diagnostics according to Workshop Manual (section 01-01 ENGINE, Inspection and Verification).

3. Use a blacklight to inspect for leaks at the oil dipstick tube and at the front and rear crankshaft seals.
^ If leaks are verified, replace PCV components with new Heated PCV Kit number AJC1-13-SGZ.
NOTE:
Replace PCV components as directed per the instruction sheet included in the Kit.

4. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION
AJC1-13-SGZ - Heated PCV Kit - Qty. 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 76
Damage Code: 9B
Part Number Main Cause: AJC1-13-SGZ
Quantity: 1
Operation Number / Labor Hours: YY357XRX / 0.8*
*Includes time to perform engine oil leak diagnostic as outlined in the Workshop Manual

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.