Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Technical Service Bulletin # 01-4-3
Date: 010305
Intake Manifold Gaskets - Fuel Smell to The Interior
Article No.
01-4-3
03/05/01
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FUEL - FUEL ODOR - FUEL SMELL FROM
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT - VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4 - VALVE DURATEC ENGINE
ONLY - UPDATED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
GASKETS
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CLIMATE CONTROL - ODOR - FUEL SMELL FROM
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH VENTS -
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4 - VALVE
DURATEC ENGINE ONLY - UPDATED LOWER
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS
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ENGINE - FUEL ODOR - FUEL SMELL FROM
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH VENTS -
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L 4-VALVE
DURATEC ENGINE ONLY - UPDATED LOWER
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS
FORD:
2000-2001 TAURUS 2001 ESCAPE
MERCURY:
2000-2001 SABLE
This article applies to 2000-2001 Taurus/Sable vehicles with 3.0L 4V Duratec engine built through 4/1/2001 and 2001 Escape vehicles with 3.0L 4V
Duratec engine built through 6/1/2001 only.
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor noticed through the vents inside the vehicle. The odor may be noticed upon initial startup after "Hot Soak". This
condition produces a fuel odor only and does not involve visible fuel or include the presence of a combustible mixture. This may be caused by the lower
intake manifold gaskets.
ACTION
If fuel odor condition is verified and no fuel leaks or mechanical problems are found, replace the lower intake gaskets with revised gaskets. Refer to the
following Service Procedure.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999, 404000, 499000
Remove and Replace Gaskets
Remove and replace the production YF1Z-9439-AB silicone lower intake manifold gaskets with new YF1Z-9439-AC Fluorocarbon Gaskets.
NOTE
THIS PROCEDURE ONLY APPLIES TO THE 3.0L 4V DURATEC ENGINE.
NOTE
DO NOT REUSE ORIGINAL GASKETS.
2001 Escape Lower Intake Manifold Removal
1.
Relieve fuel system pressure (refer to Section 310-00 of the Escape Workshop Manual).
2.
Disconnect the fuel line spring lock (Section 310-00).
