24-2345

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost - Oil Pan Leaking

25 November
2024

This bulletin supersedes 23-2338. Reason for update: revised Service Procedure, update Part List
Model:
Ford
2015-2017 Edge

Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost

2017 Fusion

Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost

Lincoln
2017 Continental

Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost
Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost

2016-2017 MKX

Engine: 2.7L EcoBoost

2017 MKZ

Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost

Markets: North American markets only
Issue: Some 2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX, 2017 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles equipped with a 2.7L
EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a
lack of RTV adhesion. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the factory oil pan with a
press in place gasket style oil pan.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
• One of the following vehicle lines:
- 2015-2017 Edge
- 2016-2017 MKX
- 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ
• 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost engine
• Oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal
Parts
Service Part
Number

Claim
Quantity

Package Order Number in
Quantity
Package

Description

FT4Z-6675-D

1

1

1

Oil Pan

FL3Z-6710-B

1

1

1

Oil Pan Gasket

KU2Z-6731-A

1

1

1

Oil Filter Element And O-Ring Seals

FT4Z-6A832-C

1

1

1

Oil Filter and Cap Assembly Kit

9W7Z-19B596A

1

1

1

Seal Kit - A/C Compressor Gasket And O-Ring, 1/2
In. (Edge/MKX Only)

DL3Z-19B596B

1

1

1

Seal Kit - A/C Compressor Gasket And O-Ring, 5/8
In. (Continental 2.7L Only)

DS7Z-19B596A

1

1

1

Seal Kit - A/C Compressor Gaskets 8 mm, 1/2 In.,
5/8 In. (All Models)

HL3Z-19B596A

1

1

1

Seal Kit - A/C O-Rings - 3/4 In., 1/2 In., 5/8 In. and
3/8 In. (Fusion/MKZ/Continental 3.0L)

FT4Z-6626-A

1

1

1

Oil Pump Seal

W714265S442

1

1

4

BL3Z-9450-A

1

1

1

Left Catalytic Converter Nuts
Catalytic Converter Gasket

Parts - Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary
Service
Part
Number

Claim
Quantity

Package
Order
Quantity

Number in
Package

Description

ZC-30-A

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® Gasket Remover

TA-357

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone

XO- 5W30Q1SP

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All
Markets Except Canada)

CXO-5W30LSP6

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada Only)

VC-13-G

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (All
Markets Except Canada)

CVC-13-G

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant
(Canada Only)

PM-4-A

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® Brake Parts Cleaner - VOC Compliant (All
Markets Except Canada)

PM-4-B

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Not Compliant
With Low Volatile Organic Compound [VOC]
Requirements) (All Markets Except Canada)

CPM-4-A

Only If
Necessary

Only If
Necessary

Motorcraft® Brake Parts Cleaner - VOC Compliant
(Canada Only)

Claim Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.
Package Order Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number package(s) required to repair the vehicle.
Number In Package refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.
Only If Necessary indicates the part is not mandatory. Refer to the Service Procedure to determine the
inspection/inclusion criteria.
Labor Times
Operation
No.

Description

Time

2017 Continental 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

242345A

3.1
Hrs.

2015-2017 Edge, 2016-2017 MKX 2.7L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan
(Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

242345B

3.2
Hrs.

2017 Fusion 2.7L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any
Labor Operations Outside Of This Article)

242345C

3.2
Hrs.

2017 MKZ 3.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace The Engine Oil Pan (Do Not Use With Any
Labor Operations Outside Of This Article)

242345D

3.2
Hrs.

Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:

6675

Condition Code: D8

Service Procedure
1. Remove and discard the oil pan and oil pump seal. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil
Pan.
2. Clean and prepare the engine sealing surface. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00 General Procedures.
3. Install the new oil pump seal. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan.

4. Verify the correct orientation of the new press in place gasket and install the new oil pan. Refer to the WSM,
Section 303-01, Removal and Installation > Oil Pan.
(1). Apply an 18 mm bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone at the T-joints, where the ladder
frame meets the front cover (Figure 1)
NOTE: The new oil pan does not require the use of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone in
any other location.
Figure 1

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