Ford Can't Locate My Oil Leak

[9zero1790]

this may sound dumb... any chance its not coming from your truck? like maybe something you drove over or something spilled on the road?

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[CB750F]

See how the new one goes, maybe the old one had a rip in the gasket. Or a multitude of other things can go wrong as
Msfitoy mentioned.

 

[Bsthroop]

I can confirm the old gasket will stay on the filter base. Happened on my previous truck and with 2 on there the pressure pops it off immediately with a massive leak. I never forget to check the old filter when I take it off now!

 

[FordFreak]

Same thing happened to me, but they had pulled the filter too fast instead of letting it drain into the cup, then channel. I sprayed the channel and cup with brake cleaner and it was gone. The first time took a few days to finish draining with various puddles under the truck. They're not the brightest, and they're rushed. Same with damaged push pins for the wheel well liner

 

[CP0861]

Wow if it's still leaking, even a little, and they can't find it...time to go to another place..

^^^

Dealerships are operating for the benefit of the dealership (which is understandable to an extent) and do not want to spend ANY more time than necessary on anything. Get em in, get em out, get their money, NEXT. It's all about volume.

From my recent experience, they don't want to fight with Ford to get reimbursed for warranty work. If they don't see the issue staring them directly in their face, they'll tell you they can't duplicate the problem and send you on your way (in your case, with a truck that's leaking oil at 17k miles).

I'm sure it's a corporate hassle (Dealers vs corporate), but it shouldn't be your problem.

 

[TOMDEE]

2021 Ranger, 17k miles. About a month ago I found an oil puddle on my garage floor the size of my hand. I looked under and saw the oil filter drain trough covered with oil. I assumed the best at first and it took it the dealerships Quick Lane that has done its two oil changes so far. They said everything was tight and wiped it all down and that they must have not cleaned it well enough after the last oil change. I said that was about 6k miles ago so I doubt the oil just sat there and decided it was time to relocate to my floor. A few days later there was a smaller amount of oil on my garage floor. This continued for several cycles. Weekdays I only drive about 5 miles a day.

Took it into the service department. They thought maybe the front cover is leaking but weren't quite sure, so they added UV dye and wiped it down. I drove another 300 miles and brought it back. They couldn't find anything! Told me to keep driving and if it happens again, they'll check again.

Any ideas?

SOUNDS LIKE THE GASKET FROM THE OLD OIL FILTER DECIDED NOT TO RELEASE SO NOW YOU HAVE TWO OIL FILTER GASKETS AND THAT'S WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM MAYBE PERHAPS??

 

[Skoth]

I went to pick the truck up today. It sat in the dealers parking lot all night. First thing I did was look underneath it for any oil on the ground. Sure enough, there was.

They immediately pulled it back in and began checking. They said part of the oil filter drain/collection system was clogged with mud and that was probably the reason...which means they missed that the previous 2 times they checked. And if that was the problem: the oil that leaked the first time just sat up in there for over 6,000 miles then suddenly came out? Okay, not impossible, but sounds unlikely to me.

 

[TXRangerTim]

They said part of the oil filter drain/collection system was clogged with mud and that was probably the reason...

Sounds more like they don't have a clue. Or they found it was a problem they caused and are trying to cover it up with a lame excuse. Ask them to show you the "mud". They will refuse to.

 

[Trigganometry]

Sounds more like they don't have a clue. Or they found it was a problem they caused and are trying to cover it up with a lame excuse. Ask them to show you the "mud". They will refuse to.

 

[NotBudule]

Just ordered an oil filter wrench as mine is due , no way im taking it in after this thread...

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

They said part of the oil filter drain/collection system was clogged with mud and that was probably the reason...which means they missed that the previous 2 times they checked.

And muddy oil is what you are finding on the ground? This is pathetic buck passing. They haven't a clue. You need to find a new mechanic, unfortunately.

 

[TXRangerTim]

Just ordered an oil filter wrench as mine is due , no way im taking it in after this thread...

Look into adding a ValvoMax or Fumoto drain plug. They are similar in concept. Attach the drain plug once then following oil changes just attach the hose to drain it.

 

[Trigganometry]

Look into adding a ValvoMax or Fumoto drain plug. They are similar in concept. Attach the drain plug once then following oil changes just attach the hose to drain it.

Both valves are different the way they work. Both are equally as good though.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I’ve done many oil changes in my career and yes although rare- the gasket does on occasion stick to the housing. You will know immediately after start if you missed it - oil all over floor
I generally hand tighten- then extra grip tighten about 1/4 turn - and fill and leak check

This happened to me with an older Ranger of mine. It’s dark, you’re on your back, on a concrete garage floor, everything is covered in dirty oil. It’s easy to miss because nothing would feel abnormal. As soon as I started the truck to check for leaks, oil was gushing out between the two rubber gaskets. I’ve always checked the old filter ever since.

If this was the case, it would have been very clear to whoever was doing the service.

 

[NotBudule]

Does anybody just chance it with 6 quarts ? Hate to buy a Qt just to add .2 of it ... wont the fuel going in there make up the difference?

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