Oil leak from the oil filter adaptor to engine block mounting area

Bulletin number

TSB 23-2194

Component

Engine and engine cooling

Summary

Some 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles built on 23-August-2022 and through 30-April-2023 equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter adaptor to engine block mounting area. This may be due to block porosity just below the oil filter adapter near the main bearing cap outer bolt. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to inspect the engine block for a porosity leak.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 69 complaints in the engine category.