Oil Pressure Sending Unit - Drip Shield Interference

Article No.
01-4-2

3/05/01

ENGINE - 5.4L - OIL SENDING UNIT INTERFERENCE
FIT AT ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD - 4X4 VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE ONLY

FORD:
1998 F-250 LD
1998-2001 EXPEDITION, F-150
1999-2001 SUPER DUTY F SERIES

LINCOLN:
1998-2001 NAVIGATOR

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front axle. This may be caused by tight tolerances between the engine oil sending unit and the engine oil drip shield. This may cause a malfunction of the engine oil sending unit.





ACTION
If the engine oil sending unit needs to be replaced due to contact with the drip shield, modify the engine oil drip shield as shown. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE
IF THE ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN SERVICE, MODIFY THE ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT.

1. Remove oil drip shield from front axle. This shield is attached to the front axle by three (3) bolts.

2. Modify shield as shown (Figure 1). Remove excess material from shield. Remove any sharp edges or burrs upon finishing cutting operation.

3. Reinstall engine oil drip shield.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage.





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DEALER CODE

OASIS CODES: 401000