Ford Issues Ventilation Smoke Service Bulletin

[peterk9]

Ford TSB Number 14-0113.

Ford has issued a technical service bulletin for its full-size cars and crossovers, including the Ford Flex, Taurus, and Explorer, as well as the Lincoln MKS and MKT. Certain models of these vehicles have a problem with ventilating smoke, with the only models affected being the ones equipped with the turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. The issue is fixed by installing a new and improved valve cover, PVC valve, and crankcase vent oil separator.
Affected vehicles: affected vehicles utilize Ford’s turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and are limited to the automaker’s full-size Ford and Lincoln cars and crossovers, including:
FORD:
2010-2014 Flex, Taurus
2013-2014 Explorer
LINCOLN:
2010-2014 MKS, MKT
ISSUE
Some 2010-2014 Flex, MKS, MKT, Taurus and 2013-2014 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline
Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine with an aluminum valve cover may exhibit excessive oil consumption and/or
excessive engine oil smoking condition from the tail pipe at idle during normal engine operating temperatures.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) Valve. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-08.
2. Inspect for oil in the crankcase vent oil separator through the PCV valve opening. Is there presence of liquid oil, more
than slight vapor?
a. No - this article does not apply refer to WSM, Section 303-00 for Excessive Engine Oil Consumption.
b. Yes - proceed to Step 3.
3. Replace the right hand valve cover, refer to WSM, Section 303-01D.
4. Replace the crankcase vent oil separator, refer to WSM, Section 303-08.
5. Drive the vehicle at normal operating temperature for 20 minutes at constant highway speed to remove oil residue
from catalytic converter.

Read more: http://motrolix.com/2014/06/ford-is...aurus-explorer-lincoln-mks-mkt/#ixzz368FS45UB

Peter

 

[peterk9]

Checked with my dealer service department and my MKT is not on the list.

Peter

 

[adamjeeps]

Shouldn't it include all EcoBoost MKT? If not, then there must be a mix of different parts used from the factory.

 

[peterk9]

Being new to the Lincoln brand, I don't know when the V6 Ecoboost was introduced on the MKT. As you can see, they only go back to the 2010 model year on it and others. The 2013 Explorer Sport was the first Explorer to get it.

Peter

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[adamjeeps]

What I am saying is why are some EcoBoost engines affected by this TSB and others not, based on VIN. I thought all the MKT EcoBoost engines were the same. Unless Peter they changed yours during production, I didn't see at first you have a 2014.

 

[G-175691]

I have 2015 Lincoln MKT ECOBOOST, i have been experiencing similar issue, the excessive smoking from tailpipe at idle when the engine is running at normal temperature. I guess, the problem did not stop at 2014 model.

 

[Joqular086]

I have 2015 Lincoln MKT ECOBOOST, i have been experiencing similar issue, the excessive smoking from tailpipe at idle when the engine is running at normal temperature. I guess, the problem did not stop at 2014 model.

Too much blowby? Inadequate piston rings?