This bulletin supersedes 19-2205.

Model:

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 19-2205 to update the Service Procedure and the Part List.

Issue: Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to various concerns with the oil pan. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the oil pan with the later style oil pan.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

• 2015-2017 F-150

• 2.7L EcoBoost engine

• Oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal

Parts

Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.

Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.

Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.

Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Service Part New Vehicle (SPNV)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SPNV/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

Labor Times

Repair/Claim Coding

Service Procedure

NOTE: There are internal positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system check valves built into some oil pans and valve covers. Follow the Service Procedure to make sure replacement parts are properly chosen to maintain an operable PCV system.

1. Inspect the valve cover design around the ignition coils. Does the coil location have the extended plastic protective ribbing as shown in red? (Figure 1)

Figure 1

(1). Yes - proceed to Step 3.

(2). No - proceed to Step 2.

2. Replace the valve covers. Refer to the procedures in the 2015-2017 F150 Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01A, Removal and Installation > Valve Cover LH and Valve Cover RH.

3. Replace the oil pan. Refer to the various WSM years as required.

(1). 2015-2017 F-150 WSM, Section 303-01A, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan, Removal, Steps 1-32.

(2). 2018 F-150 WSM, Section 303-01A, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan, Removal, Steps 31 and 32.

(3). 2018 F-150 WSM, Section 303-01A, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan, Installation, Steps 1-3.

(4). 2015-2017 F-150 WSM, Section 303-01A, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan, Installation, Steps 4-39.

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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supersede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.