SSM 51485

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Public Details for: SSM 51485

Some 2021-2023 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5l powerboost engine may experience a loss of engine coolant with possible engine overheat and/or illuminated malfunction indicator (mil). This may be due to a crack in the exhaust heat exchan


- 2023 - 2022 - 2021 -

Models from 2023
2023 FORD F-150
Models from 2022
2022 FORD F-150
Models from 2021
2021 FORD F-150 
SSM 51485
2021-2023 F-150 - 3.5L PowerBoost - Loss Of Engine Coolant Due To
External Coolant Leak At The Heat Exchanger Coolant Spigots
Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may experience a loss of
engine coolant with possible engine overheat and/or illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL). This may be
due to a crack in the exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots on the top of the exhaust heat exchanger.
The exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots are now released and should be serviced in pairs. It is no
longer necessary to replace the muffler inlet pipe assembly for this type of concern. Workshop Manual,
Section 309-00D has been updated to include a new service procedure. For claiming, use causal part
18663 and applicable labor operations in Section 05 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS)
Manual. Heat exchanger coolant spigots - NL3Z-18663-A (2 req).

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