Contour L4-122 2.0L CNG DOHC VIN Z SFI (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-8-6
Date: 980427
Engine - Coolant Loss From Block Heater
Article No.
98-8-6
04/27/98
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COOLING SYSTEM - COOLANT LOSS FROM
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER DETACHING FROM
CYLINDER BLOCK - VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE
EQUIPPED WITH BLOCK HEATER
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COOLING SYSTEM - COOLANT LOSS FROM
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER-TO-CYLINDER BLOCK
INTERFACE - VEHICLES WITH 2.0L ENGINE
EQUIPPED WITH BLOCK HEATER
FORD:
1995-98 CONTOUR
1998 ESCORT ZX2
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-98 MYSTIQUE
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
An engine coolant loss may occur from the engine block heater area. This may be caused by the block heater separating from the engine at the interface
between the block heater and engine.
ACTION
Replace the engine block heater with a revised engine block heater. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F5RZ-6A051-AA
Engine Block Heater
E2FZ-19549-AA
Premium Engine Coolant
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 97-20-6
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
980806A
Replace Block Heater -
0.7 Hr.
Contour/Mystique
980806B
Replace Block Heater -
0.6 Hr.
Escort ZX2
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
6A051
42
OASIS CODES: 402000, 499000
Service Procedure
WARNING
IF ENGINE BLOCK HEATER HAS SEPARATED FROM THE CYLINDER BLOCK, VERIFY ENGINE DAMAGE HAS NOT OCCURRED
DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF ENGINE DAMAGE IS EVIDENT, PERFORM NECESSARY REPAIRS BY REFERRING TO THE