2.0L ECOBOOST - Fuel Odor (16-0045)

WARNING: This page is about the Explorer Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2016-03-17
Reference number: 16-0045
Supersedes refnos: 15-0096, 16-0002

2.0L ECOBOOST - FUEL ODOR

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 16-0045, Date of Issue: March 17, 2016

FORD:	2013-2014 Edge, Focus; 2013-2015 Explorer; 2013-2016 Escape, Fusion
LINCOLN:	2013-2016 MKZ; 2015-2016 MKC

Superceded Bulletin(s): 16-0002, Date of Issue: January 7, 2016

NOTE: This article supersedes TSB 16-0002 to add a production fix date.

ISSUE

Some 2013-2016 Escape, 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, 2013-2015 Explorer, 2013-2014 Focus ST and Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engines may exhibit fuel odor originating from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Is the vehicle a 2016 Escape or MKC?
1. Yes - check the vehicle build date. Was the vehicle built on or before 12/15/2015?
  1. Yes - proceed to Step 2.
  2. No - this article does not apply.
2. No - proceed to Step 2.
Inspect the PCV hose to make sure it is properly connected to the valve cover and the low pressure intake duct.
1. For Escape and Focus ST vehicles remove the cowl panel grille to access the hose. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-02.
2. For Edge vehicles remove the air cleaner outlet pipe to access the hose. Refer to WSM, Section 303-12.
Does the PCV hose exhibit a fuel smell or was the hose disconnected?
1. Yes - replace hose and reassemble the vehicle.
2. No - Refer to WSM, Section 303-13 for normal diagnosis.

PARTS INFORMATION

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
EJ7Z-6758-B	Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Assembly

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
160045A	2013-2016 Escape, 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose Includes Time To Remove And Install The Cowl Panel Grille (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.5 Hr.
160045A	2013-2014 Focus ST, 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose Includes Time To Remove And Install The Cowl Panel Grille (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.4 Hr.
160045A	2013-2014 Edge 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose Includes Time To Remove And Install The Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.3 Hr.
160045A	2013-2015 Explorer, 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, 2015-2016 MKC 2.0L EcoBoost: Inspect And Replace PCV Hose (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.2 Hr.

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
6758	49