KZ how did I conclude that? Ask FORD why they switched back to the steel pan. I will bet even money FORD lost a lot of money due to failure or the plastic crap and customer complaints. A large company DOES NOT change back unless they are losing money.
From my opinion both the oil pan plug and the plastic pan are junk. With an engine as big as the 5.0 it should have a steel pan period. The plastic pan saves Ford money but in the long run the steel pan gets the nod. Ford realized their mistake and has switched back to the steel pan.
Dave, Thank you for a great car. I bought a 2015, 2018, 2020, and my 2024, brand new. I'm on the fence about buying a 2027 but not real crazy about the S650 platform, we shall see. Enjoy your retirement.
Michael it sure sounds like you are getting the short end of the stick. But let's start from the beginning. You state the car was purchased new and to your knowledge the RACK was never replaced. If this is the case, there will be NO "witness marks" on the Rack fasteners. If the Rack was changed...