Engine Oil Leaking Problems of Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at waldorf Ford (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, MD 20601, (888) 709-3528) the technician informed the contact that the engine block was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A few days later a bystander informed the contact that there was water in the passenger's side rear brake lamp and that the brake lamp failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 15v605000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

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When driving on the highway and my vehicle reaches 50mph, I experience hesitation and/or a putting sensation that continues until I accelerate to 60mph or drop to 49mph or below. When I took the vehicle to koons Ford of baltimore for service, they determined that the problem stems from the fact that oil has been seeping into my air intake system and saturating my air filter. I was told that it is due to the design flaw on the factory installed valve cover gasket. I learned that the issue occurs on several Ford vehicles including 2011-2013 Explorers as the defective valve cover was used on those models at the time the vehicles were manufactured. In order to correct the problem I would need to have the existing valve cover replaced with a newly designed valve cover that was specifically created to resolve the oil leakage/oil seepage issue. My aftermarket warranty will not cover the repairs as they define the replacement part as "betterment" to the vehicle or installation of an upgraded part. According to the service advisor at koons, the valve cover installed when the vehicle was manufactured is obsolete and would not resolve the issue even if it were still available. I must have the newly designed valve cover installed in order to prevent further damage, stop the oil from seeping in and around the air intake system and throttle body and to also prevent contamination of the mass airflow sensor. The cost for the repairs is approximately $700. I contacted the Ford corporate office and learned that they couldn't or wouldn't be of any assistance. The customer service representative at the corporate headquarters advised me to file a complaint with NHTSA.

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Leak on timing cover. It has a minor oil leak in the timing cover.

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April 23, 2019 Ford Explorer sport ecoboost engine timing cover oil leak at 56823 miles. Ford service advisor stated this is a common issue with the ecoboost engine.

Engine oil leaking between oil filter and filter adapter assy. The vehicle was taken to oc welch Ford on Dec. 28th 2018 for repair for first time. The filter then began to slow leak oil and the vehicle again was taken to oc welch Ford on Jan. 18th 2019. The problem appears to be the adapter assy has either a hairline crack or was machined out of specs. Oc welch Ford ordered the adapter assy. Currently pending notification from the dealer when repair is complete.

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After just 63,000 miles both turbos on my 2015 Ford Explorer sport failed. One was confirmed as leaking oil which could result in an engine fire. Additionally, it was confirmed that the vehicle's timing cover was leaking, also at risk for engine fire. Vehicle has been immaculately maintained with all scheduled service and timely synthetic oil changes.

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2014 Ford Explorer 3. 5 liter eco-boost >>oil lines leak at turbo , causing oil to leak down onto exhaust. Very bad smell !! there is already recalls for newer models but not the 2014. People are going to get hurt. Ford only stated to keep my receipts for reimbursement if there is ever a re-call?.

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I was driving my 2011 Ford Explorer (65,000 miles) when I suddenly lost all power to my gas, break and steering wheel. Luckily I was going close to 10-15 miles per hour and I managed to veer onto someone's lawn and hit the emergency break. I was told that there was oil leaking into the engine that cause a complete engine failure. No sensors went off prior to the incident and I have only gotten my car repaired at the Ford dealership.

Oil leak around turbo at exhaust. Could be related to the NHTSA vehicle safety recall # 16v925000 as the vehicle has the same 3. 5l gtdi engine and seems to have been manufactured during the time frame of the 2017 Ford Explorer police interceptor vehicles effected.

Car was fine then all of a sudden over heating sign went on in the car . I pulled over on the freeway called a tow truck because I was told not to drive the car. I had it towed to my house had a professional mechanic look at it at my house I was then told that there was a leak and the water tank was not holding water because of it. The next day I went to my car I turned it on and check engine light was on. I then turned off the car cause I did not want to cause anymore damage. The mechanic came back to my house and told me it was now leaking water and oil to take it in right away. I had no previous problems with my car until that point. I take it to the dealer they tell me that it was an internal problem within the engine that I, the driver, could not have known about unless I was having previous problems with the car which I was not. 230 dollars later just to tell me what is wrong with the car Ford is telling me that water got into the engine, transmission, all of the fluids and pipes. How does this happen with no previous problems with the car? I believe this issue needs to be resolved I have read many reviews on this model and this issue needs to be recalled.

Oil supply line to turbo leaking. No parts available to make the repair through Ford. This is the same part failure and has caused a recall in the 2016 - 2017 Ford Explorer sports. Ford needs to look at previous years to determine if a recall should be done for all 2011 to present. (fire hazard).

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Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jones Ford casa grande (1932 n pinal Ave, casa grande, az 85122, (520) 836-3100) where it was diagnosed that the engine block was mixing with the oil. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the power steering was locking consistently, and the interlock and advancetrac warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and was repaired again. The contact stated that the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where the gears and alignment were reset. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning indicator continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The contact stated that the fuel filter neck assembly also needed to be replaced. The evaporator canister was replaced and the technician informed the contact that the fuel tank was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired because the fuel tank was no longer manufactured by Ford. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Just recently purchased 2002 Ford Explorer from a dealer. Kept scheduled maint. Has been off lot for six months. Noticed a loud engine knock from front of the engine. Took the car to the dealer!, they said I had blown a rod bearing. Has to be something with the engine. Engine doesn't even have 60,000 miles on it. No sign of an oil leak, sludge,etc. Dealer said the engine was clean.

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I bought a 2004 Ford Explorer XLT at darcars Toyota in silver spring MD. It had only 28,000 miles. The plastic valve cover was found to have a crack where one pours the oil in. There was an oil leak around this area. Apple Ford in columbia, MD. Said this would not be covered by Ford warranty. I thought Ford's warranty covers to 3 years or 36,000 miles. This valve cover was over $400. 00. Why shouldn't this be covered. I signed a paper that states that the Ford warranty should still be in effect to 36,000 miles. I don't know how or when this crack occurred, but I have only had the vehicle for 3 weeks. I think this should be covered by Ford warranty.

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The consumer noticed that oil was leaking from the vehicle. The dealer replaced the oil pan gasket but the leaking persisted. The dealer then replaced the oil pan but oil continued to leak. The dealer eventually had to glue the screws to the oil pan to sop the leaking. The consumer was not satisfied with this repair.

Engine block cracked, causing oil leakage. Also, front axle seals blew out, and transmission leaked. Truck was purchased new. The truck only has 300 miles. No repairs have been made on the truck.

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I noticed smoke coming from engine compartment after stopping to fuel up after driving several hours at a speed of 65 mph. Took vehicle into dealer and told them that the engine was leaking oil and had to put in three quarts to finish 400 mile trip. Service dept. Advisor said problem was do to galley plug leaking. They replaced plug and engine still leaks. Vehicle is still in shop after 5 days. They recommended replacing head.

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Engine oil leak due to a cross threaded galley plug in engine. Mjs.

Early in 1998 consumer saw oil in driveway, she took vehicle for oil change in February. A week later the oil spot was bigger. Took vehicle back to dealer in June 98, and they saw no leak. The oil leaks got bigger. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealers three times. Banner Ford--1665 scott blvd. Decatur, GA---404-633-4005. Vehicle is still leaking oil today.

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Oil pan leaks.

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Engine starting failure has caused the car to be left two times, each time it stumbled and when it did start my wife put it into drive at which time it rolled into traffic and cut off again. This is dangerous, the shop I took it to could find no bad codes and had no idea why it happened. I found a TSB concerning it on your website so now I know others are having the same problem. Concerning the squeeling coming from the front end at speeds from 0-40, I took it to a shop and they sprayed some lubricant on it but the noise returned, I am afraid that something is going to fail in the front end and again. I found a TSB concerning the same problem on your site, so I am not alone in this problem. The oil leak was noticed when the squeal problem was investigated and again I noticed a TSB conserning the rear main seal leaking.

Consumer states oil was leaking onto the ground.