Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Engine Oil: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Oil Level Checking Incorrect in Owner's Guide
Article No.
97-6-26
03/17/97
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ENGINE - CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL IN
OWNER'S GUIDE INCORRECT
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OIL - CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL IN OWNER'S
GUIDE INCORRECT
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 EXPEDITION
ISSUE:
The oil level indicator illustration shown in the Service Section on Page 161 of the 1997 Expedition Owner's Guide is incorrect.
ACTION:
Inform customers who own the subject vehicle that the illustration is incorrect and show them the correct way to check the oil level. Refer to the
following text for more details.
The current Owner's Guide shows an illustration of the oil level indicator as being marked "ADD-FULL," which is incorrect. The illustration should read
"MIN-MAX." The oil level should read between the "MIN-MAX" level on the indicator. If the level falls below "MIN," add oil as necessary to return
the oil level to between the "MIN-MAX" level. Do not exceed the "MAX" mark or engine damage may occur.
The following Steps will be printed in all subsequent Owner's Guides using "MIN-MAX" oil level indicators:
1.
Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2.
Turn off the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3.
Set the parking brake and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in "P" (automatic) or 1st gear (manual).
4.
Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5.
Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6.
Wipe the indicator clean.
7.
Insert the indicator fully and remove it again.
a.
If the oil level is between the "MIN-MAX" marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
b.
If the oil level is below the "MIN" mark, add enough oil to raise the level to within the "MIN-MAX" marks.
CAUTION:
OIL LEVELS ABOVE THE "MAX" MARK MAY CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. SOME OIL MUST THEN BE REMOVED BY A SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
8.
Put the indicator back in and make sure it is fully seated.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 401000, 490000
