Machining of Aluminum Cylinder Heads

ISSUE:

 

Article No. 02-2-3

ENGINE - MACHINING OF ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS OR BLOCKS - WARRANTY INFORMATION

Effective immediately, labor for the machining of head gasket surfaces on any engine fitted with aluminum heads will no longer be reimbursable under the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual (page 3-45 of the Oct. 2001 edition) of the Warranty and Policy Manual.

ACTION:

Engineering has determined that the surface finish quality standard cannot be met to specification by field-sourced machine shop facilities. Cylinder head assemblies/short and longblock assemblies are available through your facing FAD (Ford Authorized Distributor). The 2002 Warranty and Policy Manual and Service literature used to perform service has been updated to reflect this change. This message covers all engines with aluminum heads and blocks except for 3.8L engines built prior to model year 1997 using composite head gaskets. Refer to the appropriate Workshop Manual for detailed servicing procedures.