Engine - Oil Leak At Rear Upper Exhaust Manifold Stud Area

TSB 12-5-2

05/09/12

2.0L GDI - OIL LEAK - REAR UPPER EXHAUST
MANIFOLD STUD AREA

FORD:
2012 Focus

ISSUE
Some 2012 Focus 2.0L gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines may exhibit an oil leak at the rear upper exhaust manifold stud area.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the number four (4) exhaust manifold nut and stud and discard.

2. Use Motorcraft(R) Metal Brake Parts Cleaner and clean the stud hole in the cylinder head.

3. Apply Loctite(R) 592TM) PST(R) Thread Sealant liberally to the stud threads.

4. Install the stud into cylinder head and tighten to 15 N.m-19 N.m (11-14 lb-ft).

5. Install nut and tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals
are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
120502A 2012 Focus: Replace The 0.4 Hr.
Exhaust Manifold Stud And
Nut Include Time To Clean
And Seal (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6049 D1





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