Engine - Oil Leaks in Extreme Cold

Article No.
99-9-9

05/17/99

^ ENGINE - 2.0L SPI - PCV FREEZING AT COLD
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES WITH
SOHC BUILT THROUGH 2/28/1999

^ LEAK - ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM OIL LEVEL
INDICATOR TUBE - PCV FREEZE - VEHICLES WITH
2.0L SPI ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 2/28/1999

FORD:
1999 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1999 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 (XU2Z-6A603-AA) per this TSB. Refer to the Instruction Sheet within the kit for Service Procedure.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

XU2Z-6A603-AA PCV Service Kit

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

99O9O9A Install PCV Service kit 1.1 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6A6O3 42

OASIS CODES: 401000, 499000