Adz
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Created a new topic in relation to my older posts, to highlight the issue.
I've purchased a brand new 2019 S550. Ran it in gently, and didnt exceed 4k RPM until 1.5k miles.
Car has been running brilliant with no unusual noises, knocks or bangs.
Did my first oil change at 1.5k miles. This is where it began. I found tonnes of metal shavings in my oil, which looked like manufacturing swarf. Thought nothing of it but took pictures and showed the dealer.
Dealer asked to look at the car and have copys of photos. Ford technical advised the removal of the oil sump and pickup strainer to clean out remaining deposits.
Dealer had taken this apart today and found a lot more 'swarf'. BUT they had again contacted ford with more pictures and they recon they are metal chunks which have come off the piston skirts and there is a lot of it ! So I have received a call to say Ford technical have advised and authorised the fitting of a new engine.
Not impressed on a car which only has 2.5k miles on it! But such is life. I'm so glad I haven't started any mods yet!
The moral of the story is do that initial oil change guys, screw the famous tick, get it done. I'd have been none the wiser if I left the oil change until the first service.
So now I'm waiting to hear back for a replacement loan car, possibly a kuga, but it's not the same :(
I've purchased a brand new 2019 S550. Ran it in gently, and didnt exceed 4k RPM until 1.5k miles.
Car has been running brilliant with no unusual noises, knocks or bangs.
Did my first oil change at 1.5k miles. This is where it began. I found tonnes of metal shavings in my oil, which looked like manufacturing swarf. Thought nothing of it but took pictures and showed the dealer.
Dealer asked to look at the car and have copys of photos. Ford technical advised the removal of the oil sump and pickup strainer to clean out remaining deposits.
Dealer had taken this apart today and found a lot more 'swarf'. BUT they had again contacted ford with more pictures and they recon they are metal chunks which have come off the piston skirts and there is a lot of it ! So I have received a call to say Ford technical have advised and authorised the fitting of a new engine.
Not impressed on a car which only has 2.5k miles on it! But such is life. I'm so glad I haven't started any mods yet!
The moral of the story is do that initial oil change guys, screw the famous tick, get it done. I'd have been none the wiser if I left the oil change until the first service.
So now I'm waiting to hear back for a replacement loan car, possibly a kuga, but it's not the same :(
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