Smell of Oil
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From: Haverhill Mass
Smell of Oil
Some time ago, someone posted info
on this problem. Can someone provide
me with this information? How
did your Ford dealer resolve this problem?
I can smell burning oil coming from the
passenger side engine compartment.
on this problem. Can someone provide
me with this information? How
did your Ford dealer resolve this problem?
I can smell burning oil coming from the
passenger side engine compartment.
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From: Minnesota
Scottmc-
Well I had the same problem with the smell of oil, and took it to my buddies work, where I went down in the pit at his work, and confirmed for myself that there was an oil leak on the passenger side, as it was running down the bell housing. That was when my truck had 18,000 miles on it...they ended up tearing apart the engine on the passenger side, and rebuilding just that side, by replacing the head gasket. Well at 24,000 miles, that rebuild started to leak as well, even though I was told that it would never leak as long as I owned the truck. Well I remebered what the guy at the dealership told me, and he agreed that it shouldn't have leaked, I was shocked when he agreed with me. Well they were going to rebuild it agian, and I told them that I wouldn't allow them to do that, and that they were going to drop in a new engine. They called and ran around with Ford about it, and ended up getting a complete block from Ford to replace my 5.4L that was leaking. I now have almost 1400 miles on the new engine, and it is running strong and has more power than before.
I was also told by a Ford mechanic that if you go to the dealership with the leak (oil) and also complain of a cold engine knock on start-up that they are going to replace the engine with out questions asked. I did that, and also complained of a rough idle, and low and behold, I got the new enigne, and hoping now that I don't have problems with this engine now. Hope that this helps you out, and good luck when you go to the dealership, don't let them jerk you around, take the reigns and lead them in the direction of a new engine......
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1999 F-150 4x4 Offroad, SuperCab, Prairie Harvest Gold, 5.4L Triton w/ K&N Air Filter, Lund Interceptor Bug Guard, Lund Headlight Covers, Lund Screenfront Grill Insert, Vent Visors Smittybilt Outland Sport Bumper Gaurd w/ Hella 500 & 550 Driving lights, Access Roll-up Cover, Bedliner, Ford Reciever Hitch Cover, Taillight Covers, Bridgestone Dueler AT's
Future Mods:
Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, Nerf bars, 4" Suspension Lift, 3" Body Lift, 35" Tires
Well I had the same problem with the smell of oil, and took it to my buddies work, where I went down in the pit at his work, and confirmed for myself that there was an oil leak on the passenger side, as it was running down the bell housing. That was when my truck had 18,000 miles on it...they ended up tearing apart the engine on the passenger side, and rebuilding just that side, by replacing the head gasket. Well at 24,000 miles, that rebuild started to leak as well, even though I was told that it would never leak as long as I owned the truck. Well I remebered what the guy at the dealership told me, and he agreed that it shouldn't have leaked, I was shocked when he agreed with me. Well they were going to rebuild it agian, and I told them that I wouldn't allow them to do that, and that they were going to drop in a new engine. They called and ran around with Ford about it, and ended up getting a complete block from Ford to replace my 5.4L that was leaking. I now have almost 1400 miles on the new engine, and it is running strong and has more power than before.
I was also told by a Ford mechanic that if you go to the dealership with the leak (oil) and also complain of a cold engine knock on start-up that they are going to replace the engine with out questions asked. I did that, and also complained of a rough idle, and low and behold, I got the new enigne, and hoping now that I don't have problems with this engine now. Hope that this helps you out, and good luck when you go to the dealership, don't let them jerk you around, take the reigns and lead them in the direction of a new engine......
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1999 F-150 4x4 Offroad, SuperCab, Prairie Harvest Gold, 5.4L Triton w/ K&N Air Filter, Lund Interceptor Bug Guard, Lund Headlight Covers, Lund Screenfront Grill Insert, Vent Visors Smittybilt Outland Sport Bumper Gaurd w/ Hella 500 & 550 Driving lights, Access Roll-up Cover, Bedliner, Ford Reciever Hitch Cover, Taillight Covers, Bridgestone Dueler AT's
Future Mods:
Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, Nerf bars, 4" Suspension Lift, 3" Body Lift, 35" Tires
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From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
My truck needed a new head gasket by 25,000 km....... was loosing about 2L/1000km
Mine was leaking out of the upper front corner of the drivers side.
don't have time for the full story, but if you have questions, you can reach me @ jjlg@ottawa.com
fyi I'm gettinga new engine in as we speak, that lovely piston slap.
J.
Mine was leaking out of the upper front corner of the drivers side.
don't have time for the full story, but if you have questions, you can reach me @ jjlg@ottawa.com
fyi I'm gettinga new engine in as we speak, that lovely piston slap.
J.
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Joined: May 1999
Posts: 54
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From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
My truck needed a new head gasket by 25,000 km....... was loosing about 2L/1000km
Mine was leaking out of the upper front corner of the drivers side.
don't have time for the full story, but if you have questions, you can reach me @ jjlg@ottawa.com
fyi I'm gettinga new engine in as we speak, that lovely piston slap.
J.
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The Midnight Flyer
'99 XLT SC SB 4x4 5.4 auto 3.55 ls
Green and Gold.....100% ford....cracked doors and all.
I'm not driving fast.........I'm Flyin Low.
Mine was leaking out of the upper front corner of the drivers side.
don't have time for the full story, but if you have questions, you can reach me @ jjlg@ottawa.com
fyi I'm gettinga new engine in as we speak, that lovely piston slap.
J.
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The Midnight Flyer
'99 XLT SC SB 4x4 5.4 auto 3.55 ls
Green and Gold.....100% ford....cracked doors and all.
I'm not driving fast.........I'm Flyin Low.