SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE:44354 Oil Within Air Intake Tract

[Levittown Ford Parts]

There has been a special service message (SSM) announced on the following Ford vehicles with a 3.5L Engine:

2013 CAR : LE LINCOLN MKS-SWB/LWB
2013 CAR : PH TAURUS
2013 TRUCK : P3 FLEX (FORD C/O UTILITY)
2013 TRUCK : P4 MKT (LINCOLN C/O UTILITY)
2011 - 2013 TRUCK : UB EXPLORER
2011 - 2013 TRUCK : Q1 FORD EDGE/LINCOLN MKX
2013 CAR : 00190 MKS
2013 TRUCK : 00194 MKT
2013 CAR : 00117 TAURUS
2011 - 2013 TRUCK : 00176 EDGE
2011 - 2013 TRUCK : 00134 EXPLORER 4DR
2011 - 2013 TRUCK : 00177 MKX
2013 TRUCK : 00189 FLEX
2011 - 2013 TRUCK : 00176 EDGE

This message is available to Ford technicians to be advised of engine oil within the air box and intake tract.

If your vehicle is still under warranty you should visit your local dealer for it to be inspected and repaired if necessary. For those out of warranty who have exhibited this condition and wish to repair it themselves the following parts are required.

COVER - CYLINDER HEAD **Revised Valve Cover**
Make: Ford | Part#: BR3Z6582M

SEAL - VALVE #5 in PDF VCT Seals
Make: Ford | Part#: BR3Z6C535A x2

SEAL - VALVE spark plug tube seals
Make: Ford | Part#: BR3Z6C535B x3

GASKET Left valve cover gasket
Make: Ford | Part#: BR3Z6584C

SEALANT - SILICONE
Make: Ford | Part#: TA357

These parts can be purchased HERE Just be sure to order the correct quantities needed which are stated above.

The installation procedure can be found within the attached PDF

Please let us know if you have any questions
-Benny