Engine Oil Filter - Oil Leaks

90ford23 Article No. 90-16-4
^ LEAK - OIL FROM FILTER MOUNTING INSERT - 3.0L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/1/89 TO 12/31/89

^ OIL FILTER - MOUNTING INSERT TOO SHORT - 3.0L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 6/1/89 TO 12/31/89
FORD: 1990 PROBE, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1990 SABLE

LIGHT TRUCK: 1990 AEROSTAR



ISSUE: Oil leaking from around the engine oil filter may be caused by an oil filter that is improperly sealed to the engine mounting surface. This may be caused by an oil filter mounting insert that is too short.

ACTION: Install a new longer oil filter mounting insert. Refer to the following procedure for service details.


CAUTION: BEFORE THE SEAL CONTACTS THE MOUNTING SURFACE, MAKE SURE THE OIL FILTER TURNS AT LEAST TWO AND A HALF TURNS AFTER STARTING ON THE THREADS.

1. Remove the oil filter.

Figure 1:

2. Using a 7/16" hex Allen wrench, remove the oil filter mounting insert, Figure 1.

3. Using channel lock pliers, install a new oil filter mounting insert, (E6DZ-6890-A).
NOTE: THE NEW INSERT MUST BE TIGHTENED TO BOTTOM OUT ON THE THREADS SO THE INSERT WILL NOT LOOSEN WHEN REMOVING THE OIL FILTER.

4. Install a new oil filter and top off the crankcase with clean engine oil.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
901604A Install New Oil Filter 0.6 Hr.
Mounting Insert
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6890 90
OASIS CODES: 401000, 499000