Technical Service Bulletin SSM 48106 — 2018 FORD FUSION
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | SSM 48106 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2018 FORD FUSION |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles with 1.5L Ecoboost engine exhibiting coolant consumption and white smoke from the exhaust. Follow Cooling System Pressure Test procedure in WSM, Section 303-03, and pressurize system to 138kPa(20 psi) and hold for 5 hours. If system pressure drops 27.57kPa (4psi) after 5 hours and borescope inspection through spark plug holes confirms coolant intrusion into the cylinders, short block replacement is required. Further teardown inspection is not required. Reuse the original cylinder head for the repair. Ford has found all returned 1.5L cylinder heads pass inspection and replacement was not required. Follow WSM, Section 303-01A procedures for repairs and refer the parts catalog as needed. Short block availability may be limited and temporary backorders will be filled as quickly as possible.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
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