TSB 23-2194

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2023 F-150
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
5.0L - Engine Oil Leak From The Engine Block - Built On 23-Aug-2022 And
Through 30-Apr-2023
23-2194
19 June 2023
Model:
Ford
2022-2023 F-150
Built on 23-Aug-2022 and through 30-Apr-2023
Engine: 5.0L
Issue: 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.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
• 2022-2023 F-150
• Built on 23-August-2022 and through 30-Apr-2023
• 5.0L engine
• Oil leak from the oil filter adapter area
Parts
Service Part
Number
Quantity
Description
Unit of
Issue
Piece
Quantity
ML3Z-6009-D
1
Engine Short Block Assembly
1
1
BR3Z-6A340-A
1
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt And Washer
1
1
JR3Z-6065-C
20
Cylinder Head Bolt
1
20
W714735-S439
2
Engine Mount Bracket-to-Engine Bolt
4
6
JL3Z-6379-A
8
Flexplate to Crankshaft Bolt
1
8
W715211-S439
1
Left Engine Mount Through Bolt
4
1
W713244-S439
1
Left Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolt
4
3
7L1Z-4B496-C
2
Front Driveshaft-to-Pinion Flange Bolt and Washer
Assembly
1
2
AA5Z-6714-A
1
Engine Oil Filter
1
1
ML3Z-6584-B
1
Right Camshaft and Carrier Assembly Gasket
1
1
ML3Z-6584-C
1
Left Camshaft and Carrier Assembly Gasket
1
1
ML3Z-6051-H
1
Right Cylinder Head Gasket
1
1
ML3Z-6051-G
1
Left Cylinder Head Gasket
ML3Z-6020-C
1
Front Engine Cover Gasket - Right
1
1
ML3Z-6020-D
1
Front Engine Cover Gasket - Center
1
1
ML3Z-6020-E
1
Front Engine Cover Gasket - Left
1
1
W520514-S440
4
Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Manifold Nut
1
4
W716530-S440
1
RH Engine Mount-to-Frame Nut
4
2
W520113-S440
1
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nut
4
4
W715618-S437
1
Torque Converter-to-Flexplate Nut
4
4
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ML3Z-6A642-C
1
Oil Cooler Assembly
1
1
F1VY-8507-A
1
Coolant Pump O-ring Seal
5
1
JT4Z-9E583-A
1
High Pressure Fuel Pump O-ring Seal
1
1
GK2Z-6700-A
1
Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Assembly
1
1
ML3Z-9J323-B
1
High Pressure Fuel Pump-to-Fuel Rail Tube
Assembly
1
1
ML3Z-9J323-C
1
High Pressure Fuel Rail-to-Fuel Rail Tube Assembly
1
1
ML3Z-3B478-A
1
Front Driveshaft CV Joint Boot Clamp
1
1
ML3Z-3B478-B
1
Rear Driveshaft CV Joint Boot Clamp
1
1
BR3Z-8255-A
1
Thermostat Housing Seal
1
1
JR3Z-6701-A
1
Rear Crankshaft Seal
1
1
W714870-S430
4
Exhaust Manifold Nut
4
16
FR3Z-9448-A
2
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
1
2
W714869-S901
4
Exhaust Manifold Stud
4
16
W702600-S439
1
Steering Shaft Bolt
1
1
W718644-S439
2
Frame to Cab Mounting Bolt
4
6
DL3Z-19B596-B
1
A/C Compressor O Ring and Gasket
1
1
DS7Z-19B596-A
1
A/C Compressor Seal
1
1
BC3Z-8590-F
1
Lower Radiator to Radiator Hose Seal
VC-13-G
As
Needed
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (All
Markets Except Canada)
CVC-13-G
As
Needed
Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant
(Canada Only)
XO-5W20-Q1SP
As
Needed
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
(All Markets Except Canada)
CXO-5W20LSP6
As
Needed
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada Only)
PM-20
As
Needed
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid
1
1
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.
As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as nonwhole numbers, including less than 1.
If Needed indicates the part is not mandatory.
Parts
Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary
Service Part Number Quantity Description
Unit of Issue Piece Quantity
AA5Z-9C587-A
If Needed Fuel Pump Assembly Tappet
1
1
JR3Z-12A227-A
If Needed Crankshaft Position Sensor Ring
1
1
If Needed Intake Manifold Gasket
1
8
JL3Z-9439-A
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty
(SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not
altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified
using the OASIS part coverage tool.
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Labor Times
Operation
No.
Description
Time
2022-2023 F-150 4X2 5.0L: Inspect And Replace The Engine Short Block
Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
MT232194A
Actual Time Up
To 18.3 Hrs.
2022-2023 F-150 4X4 5.0L: Inspect And Replace The Engine Short Block
Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
MT232194B
Actual Time Up
To 18.8 Hrs.
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:
6009
Condition Code: D1
Service Procedure
1. Inspect the engine block just below the oil filter adapter mounting area near the main bearing cap outer bolt. Does
the location show signs of oil leaking at the engine block? (Figure 1)
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 2.
(2). No - this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual section 300-00, Oil Leak Inspection.
2. Replace the engine short block. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01E, Removal > Disassembly
> Engine.
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that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition
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