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September 25, 2020 Service bulletin

Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 49210 for 2015-2020 Ford F-150, 2011-2018, 2020 Ford Explorer and 2013-2019 Ford Escape and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 49210
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare for a turbocharger to leak oil. To isolate the source of the leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 General Information > Diagnosis and Testing > Engine > Engine Oil Leaks - Fluorescent Oil Additive Method procedure. When an oil leak is present at a turbocharger oil supply or drain tube, remove the affected oil tube and inspect for damage, and replace the O-ring seals, pedestal gasket or oil tube as required. Refer to WSM, Section 303-04. For claiming, use the affected oil tube or pedestal gasket as the causal part and applicable labor operations in Sections 6 and 9 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.

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