Engine - New Gasket Sealer

Article No.
98-7-4

04/13/98

LEAKS - OIL - AVAILABILITY OF NEW SILICONE
GASKET AND SEALANT

FORD:
1984-94 TEMPO
1984-97 THUNDERBIRD
1984-98 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG
1986-98 TAURUS
1989-97 PROBE
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-98 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1984-94 TOPAZ
1984-97 COUGAR
1984-98 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1986-98 SABLE
1989-98 TRACER
1993-98 MARK VIII
1995-98 MYSTIQUE

LIGHT TRUCK:
1983-98 RANGER
1984-96 BRONCO
1984-98 ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250 HD, F-250 LD
1984-99 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
1986-97 AEROSTAR
1991-98 EXPLORER
1993-98 VILLAGER
1996-98 WINDSTAR
1997-98 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998 NAVIGATOR

ISSUE:
A new Silicone Gasket And Sealant (F7AZ-19554-EA) material is now available for routine engine service or repair of engine oil leaks.

ACTION:
Use the new Silicone Gasket And Sealant for servicing:

^ Oil pan gaskets and T-joints

^ Intake end seals

^ Overhead cam caps

^ Valve and timing covers

^ Bearing split lines

^ Side cover plates

^ Rear oil seals

The new sealant has better adhesion, flexibility for moving/vibrating joints, resistance to fluids, and is easier to dispense.

NOTE:
THIS MATERIAL IS NOT A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR A SILICONE RUBBER, GRAPHITE, OR OTHER TYPE OF PRE-FORMED GASKET.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F7AZ-19554-EA Silicone Gasket And Sealant

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 401000, 499000