Engine - Oil Leak From Dipstick Tube

Article No.
98-10-5

05/26/98

^ ENGINE - 2.0L SPI - PCV FREEZING AT COLD
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES WITH
SOHC

^ LEAK - ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM OIL LEVEL
INDICATOR TUBE - PCV FREEZE - VEHICLES
BUILT WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE

FORD:
1997-98 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997-98 TRACER

ISSUE

At cold ambient temperatures, the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system may freeze causing the engine to unseat the dipstick and vent crankcase gasses through the dipstick tube. This may result in oil being discharged on some vehicles.

ACTION

Install PCV Service Kit (refer to Parts Block for correct service application) per this TSB. Refer to the Instruction Sheet within the kit for Service Procedure.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F8PZ-6A603-CA PCV Service Kit (1998 Escort/Tracer)
F7PZ-6A603-BA PCV Service Kit (1997 Escort/Tracer)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

981005A Install PCV Service Kit 1.1 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6A603 42

OASIS CODES: 401000, 499000