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...
What I would do is get the car on a lift and brake kleen it to death at all the leak spots. Run the car a few days and check it over closely. It may be spilled oil left over from the recent job. Worst case scenario it may be leaking valve cover gaskets, oil pan, or rear crank seal. Once you...
I have one question. This work was done at a Ford Dealer. Any dealer worth its salt would notify the customer BEFORE mounting 4 new tires. If the wheels are bent, why would a tech mount new tires on them? Something is not quite right here.
PS: This is why I go to Discount Tire in Myrtle Beach...
You do realize by saying you never cracked or bent a wheel in your life, you have just jinxed yourself. I hope this never comes to pass. Just adding a comment.
My friend, as you can see you will get 20 different ideas as to what is going on. Myself, I would start at your dealer and see if he will help in any way. That being said if you have debris in the pan and oil it will not get any better something else will fail in short order. I see you are...
I do not have a link I always added the wheel and tire to my ordered car. Contact any dealer they will get you the info on the wheel and tire assembly.