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TSB 08-2-2

02/04/08

3.0L DURATEC ENGINE - OIL LEAK (LOW AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE) - DIPSTICK OR CRANKSHAFT SEAL

FORD:
2008 Escape

MERCURY:
2008 Mariner

ISSUE
Some 2008 Escape and Mariner 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 crankcase pressure to build up.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. 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.
2. If leaks are verified, order and install heated PCV kit. Replace PCV components as directed per the instruction sheet included in the kit.

Parts Block

PART NUMBER​	PART NAME​
8L8Z-6A666-A	Electric Heated PCV

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

IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION​	DESCRIPTION​	TIME​
080202A	2008 Escape/Mariner 3.0L: Install Heated PCV Kit, Includes Time To Diagnose (Do Not Use With 6007D, 6666A)	0.8 Hr.​

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.​	CONDITION CODE​
6A666	42​

 

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Bulletin No.: 01-020/08

Last Issued: 03/21/2008

Subject:
OIL LEAK IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - DIPSTICK OR CRANKSHAFT SEAL

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINs
2008 Tribute 3.0L

DESCRIPTION
Some 2008 Tribute vehicles may exhibit engine oil leaking from the dipstick tube or the front or rear crankshaft seals. The condition is likely due to positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) freezing when the ambient temperature is below -20°F (-30°C), allowing engine crankcase pressure to build up.

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

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern by performing oil leak diagnostics according to the Workshop Manual (section 01-01 ENGINE OIL LEAKS).

2. If leaks are verified at oil dipstick tube and at front and rear crankshaft seals, install an electrically heated PCV kit and replace PCV components according to the instructions in the kit.

3. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number​	Description​	Qty.​
ZZC2-13-890​	Electrically Heated PCV Kit​	1​

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

Warranty Type	A​
Symptom Code	76​
Damage Code	9W​
Part Number Main Cause	ZZC2-13-890​
Quantity	1​
Operation Number / Labor Hours:	YY509XRX / 0.8 Hrs.​